JeffCo Commission President Diagnosed With Treatable Cancer
Jimmie Stephens said he has begun treatment for cancer. Read more.
Government
McCalla-Area Residential Development Inches Closer to Approval
A developer that had wanted to develop patio garden homes reduced the number of residences and now will rethink its entrance plan before returning to the Jefferson County Commission in February. Read more.
Food Trucks May Roam: Birmingham Council Expands Range for the Traveling Kitchens
Councilors on Tuesday approved changes to streamline the application process for food trucks and expand the locations where the businesses may operate. Read more.
Warming Station Open Thru Tuesday Morning
Those without enough heat or without shelter can stay overnight at the Jimmie Hale Mission. Read more.
Council Sets Jan. 14 Public Hearing on East Lake Safe Streets Project
The pilot program placed barriers at intersections hoping to limit crime and traffic calming devices throughout the community. Read more.
Mayor Announces 2025 Budget Adds, Including 3% Raise, Money for Sidewalk Repairs, Traffic Calming and Police
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday announced long-awaited 2025 budget amendments that include increased funding for sidewalk repairs and traffic calming efforts as well as a 3% across-the-board raise for city employees. Read more.
What Would You Do to Reduce Crime, City Asks Residents in Surveys
Birmingham leaders want to hear the opinions of residents, faith leaders and educators on what the city can do to reduce the number of people dying in violent crimes. Read more.
JeffCo Approves New Deal With Amwaste, Requires GPS Maps in Garbage Trucks
Brighter days appear to be on the horizon for residents of unincorporated Jefferson County when it comes to their garbage collection. Read more.
BWWB Votes 5-3 for Budget That Includes 4.9% Rate Increase
The rate hike is the ninth annual increase during the past decade for residents in the five-county greater Birmingham area served by Alabama’s largest water utility. Read more.
Commissioners Consider Study to Replace Sewer Line Under Airport Runway
The Jefferson County Commission will be considering moving a sewer line that runs under the main runway at Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport and to the current Coca-Cola United bottling headquarters and the National Guard properties. Read more.