Birmingham Water Works Making Progress on Automated Meter-Reading System
Phase 2 of the project is expected to begin by the end of the year.
Government
Public Hearing Set on Proposed Zoning Districts for Parks, Green Areas
The Birmingham City Council will hear comments May 6 on proposed zoning districts to preserve parks, natural areas and greenways.
Section of University Boulevard To Be Down a Lane for Next Two Months
University Boulevard through UAB will be down a lane for the next two months as work on the new Volker Hall Atrium continues.
JeffCo Plans Work on Drainage in Failed Subdivision
The County Commission approved a resolution to allow work on the Meadow Lake subdivision in the western area after acquiring rights-of-way.
Birmingham Council Approves Sensors To Warn of Trains
The sensors will be installed at three intersections in Districts 6 and 7 to help alert the public of blocked train crossings.
Council Invests $60K in Preservation of Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel
The 97-year-old chapel is in Birmingham's original city cemetery.
Thanks For Opening Your Doors: JeffCo Considers Increasing Cleanup Fee Paid to Voting Venues
The County Commission may hike payments to $500 to clean up after voters.
Birmingham Council OKs Installing Safety Equipment at Railroad Intersections
The City Council and Norfolk Southern are splitting the cost to install medians to prevent motorists from trying to beat trains through intersections.
Michael Pickett Elevated From Interim, Named Police Chief
Mayor Randall Woodfin officially named the former West Precinct patrol officer and deputy chief of special operations as Birmingham Police Chief on Tuesday, ending his interim phase.
International Migration Spurs JeffCo, Birmingham Metro Growth, Census Shows
Latest census estimates show Jefferson County’s population grew after three years of decline, and the Birmingham metro experienced its strongest influx of residents in several years.