Finally! JeffCo Awards Bid to Build Animal Care and Control Facility
The Jefferson County Commission awarded a $21 million contract to build a new GBHS complex with an animal care and control facility, hospital and adoption center. Read more.
Government
Birmingham Council Extends Car Wash Moratorium into December
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a 90-day extension of a moratorium on automated car wash businesses. Read more.
Council OKs New Zoning for Small Businesses in Residential Neighborhoods
Birmingham now has an official zoning category to allow for small businesses in high-density residential neighborhoods that are walkable and close to transit. Read more.
Jefferson, Shelby Counties Discuss Working Together on Transportation Plans
The Jefferson County Commission on Thursday approved an agreement with Shelby County and the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to produce a regional connectivity study. Read more.
Birmingham Spending $20M in Grant Money on Workforce Development in Northern Communities
Birmingham officials on Monday announced that the city was awarded a $20 million federal grant aimed at making workforce investments in the economically distressed communities of North Birmingham, Northside, Smithfield and Pratt. Read more.
‘The Road Diet’: Project to Reduce Traffic, Add Room for Bikers and Walkers Transforms Downtown Woodlawn
Downtown Woodlawn's 1st Avenue South has been transformed with the implementation of a street-calming pilot project called “The Road Diet.” Read more.
Republicans Nominate Brown in House District 52 Race
It appears there will be an election to determine who will fill the District 52 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. Read more.
Birmingham Council Approves $3.5M Loan, 30-Year Lease for Graymont School Development
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a deal to support a nonprofit aiming to redevelop the former Graymont School to provide affordable housing for senior citizens. Read more.
Catch It If You Can: New ‘Litter Gitter’ Installed to Capture Trash Before It Reaches Bayview Lake
Jefferson County installed its fifth device to collect trash from area waterways, this one on Village Creek to keep trash out of Bayview Lake. Read more.
Pandemic Funding Streams Are Down to Their Last Trickle, JeffCo Warns
The end is near. Well, the end of Jefferson County’s ARPA funds, at least. Read more.