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New ‘Opportunity Zones’ could spark economic development in Birmingham neighborhoods

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new round of “Opportunity Zones” is coming to Alabama, including the city of Birmingham. City leaders said the designations could mean new businesses for some of the city’s most struggling neighborhoods. Birmingham received all 25 census tracts it requested. The tracts include...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Hoover rejects Valleydale Road storage facility despite developer's concessions

HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — Plans for a new climate-controlled self-storage facility along Valleydale Road have been rejected by the Hoover City Council, despite the developer's efforts to address concerns from neighboring homeowners. The council voted against conditional use approval Monday, Nov. 9, for a proposed two-story Self-Ease storage facility...

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Oak Mountain program traces William Bartram's Alabama journey

Oak Mountain State Park will host Following Bartram's Footsteps: Exploring Alabama's Natural Heritage on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2-3 p.m. in the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center Classroom. The program will focus on William Bartram, the early American naturalist who traveled through what is now Alabama in 1775 during a four-year...

Alabama · 2d

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Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday, Nov. 12

The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday is scheduled to consider three cases involving modifications to lot and easement lines on existing residential lots. The requests:. Combining two recorded lots on Linda Vista Lane into one lot of about half an acre, zoned R-2. City staff said the...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 2d

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Focused on the Future: April Weaver takes reins as first female Alabama Senate GOP Leader

Elected as the first female Alabama state Senate Republican caucus leader, April Weaver is eager to “hit the ground running” for the next four years. The title comes after she was selected by her Republican colleagues shortly after the Nov. 3 midterm elections. “I certainly appreciate the confidence...

Alabama · 2d

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Birmingham church condemned before third fire; city considers next steps

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Victory Missionary Baptist Church has been hit by three fires in about 13 months. Now, the City of Birmingham says the property was condemned and posted last month and will be reassessed following the latest fire. The latest fire happened Monday, November 9. Birmingham Fire and...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Mountain Brook council OKs revised Hollywood Gateway townhome plan

Margi Ingram released a deep sigh in the foyer of Mountain Brook City Hall Monday night after changes for her residential development project were approved, allowing work at the former Shades Valley Presbyterian Church property to continue. “We're ready to go with 10 townhomes now,” said Ingram, president of Ingram...

Mountain Brook, AL · 3d

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Trussville approves land assessments in Tapestry Village

Terry Schrimscher TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — After tabling the request in October, the Trussville City Council approved a petition from the Tapestry Village Improvement District to allow for the assessment of property within the district. Under Alabama law, an improvement district can assess property and issue assessment revenue bonds to make improvements, such as infrastructure, to […]

Trussville, AL · 2d

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101-year-old Marine, 96-year-old airman reflect on friendship and sacrifice

HOOVER, Ala. — A Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday at Danberry at Inverness honored veterans with music for each branch of the military, letters sent by students and a new wall recognizing veterans and surviving spouses. Before the ceremony, ABC 33/40 spoke with two of the veterans honored there: Jack...

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Birmingham Fall Craft & Vendor Market returns to Riverchase Galleria

The Birmingham Fall Craft & Vendor Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, from noon to 6 p.m. at Riverchase Galleria. Organized by Hometown Vendor Market, the family-friendly event will feature independent businesses and makers offering food, drinks, jewelry, handmade crafts, home décor, fashion, art, wellness products and other items.

Hoover, AL · 2d

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Troop 63 recognizes eight new Eagle Scouts

Eight members of Troop 63 were honored as Eagle Scouts during a Court of Honor ceremony Nov. 8 at Canterbury United Methodist Church. The new Eagle Scouts are Hale Borden, Denton Brooks, Frank Druhan, Charlie Hill, Lawson Lyons, Harrison Walker, Emmett Walker and Henry Welsh. Six of them are seniors at Mountain Brook High School, while Emmett Walker is a senior at Indian Springs School and Borden is a senior at McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. All eight joined the troop in the spring of 2020.

Mountain Brook, AL · 2d

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Lead investigator speaks on VA psychedelic trial

The Birmingham VA Hospital was named as one of five test sites in the nation to test the efficacy of psilocybin to treat major depression in veterans.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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4th annual Veterans Day Celebration held at Highlands College, featured grandson of evangelist Billy Graham as keynote speaker

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The nation paused to honor its veterans and military families on Wednesday, and the folks at Highlands College gathered to do the same at their fourth annual Veterans Day Celebration. The program drew more than 1,100 people and featured military honors, student-led musical performances, and a...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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WWII airman returns home to Alabama, laid to rest 82 years after going missing in action

MONTEVALLO – More than 82 years after he was lost in combat over the Adriatic region during World War II, Staff Sgt. Nick Gavalas has finally returned to his home state. Gavalas, a Birmingham native and member of the United States Army Air Forces, was laid to rest with full military honors at the Alabama National Cemetery on Oct. 23, following a lengthy effort to recover and identify his remains.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Blue still trails after final vote tally, will request recount in County Commission race

Democrat Camara Blue closed the gap with incumbent Commission President Jimmie Stephens but still trailed by 392 votes in the final but still-unofficial vote count. Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. Camara...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Federal loan limits reshape graduate degrees

Sheri Garrett knows many of Cumberland School of Law’s newest students by name. “I consider each one of them an image bearer of Christ,” said Garrett, the law school’s One Stop adviser. “Money is a very sensitive thing to talk about.”. That conversation got harder this...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Tribune area schools show improvement on state report cards

by Scott Buttram, publisher TRUSSVILLE — If local educators in the Tribune’s nine city coverage area seem to be smiling a little brighter today, there are an abundance of good reasons for the joy. A review of state report cards for Tribune area schools shows significant improvement over the previous year. Below, you will find […]

Trussville, AL · 1d

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Highway 52 flyover project takes next steps to ease congestion between Pelham, Helena

A long-awaited infrastructure project aimed at addressing railroad delays and traffic congestion in Shelby County is moving forward, with improvements planned along Highway 52 between Helena and Pelham. The project, led by the city of Pelham in partnership with Helena, Shelby County, CSX Railroad and the state of Alabama, will...

Helena, AL · 4d

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City of Birmingham sues owner of 3 Five Points South properties, asks for buildings to be declared public nuisances

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham has sued the owner of three Five Points South properties and are seeking to have them declared as public nuisances. Officials said the lawsuit was filed Nov. 5 in the Jefferson County Circuit Court and identifies properties at 1923 First Avenue South, 1922 Second Avenue South, and 110 20th Street South. City officials said they are asking the court to require the demolition of the structures at the owner’s expense and appoint a receiver to take control of the properties and address the hazardous conditions.

Birmingham, AL · 7d

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Praise erupts as Hoover council OKs private K-8 school on Alabama 119

The Hoover City Council chambers turned into a worship center briefly Monday night after the council approved a request to allow Trinity Presbyterian Church to put its new K-8 school on the church property along Alabama 119. Once the council meeting was over, a host of students from Trinity Classical...

Hoover, AL · 3d