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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Birmingham metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Birmingham metro area using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Black Contractors’ Association of Alabama files for temporary restraining order against BJCC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Black Contractors’ Association of Alabama filed for a temporary restraining order against the Birmingham Jefferson Center Authority on Tuesday. The complaint is asking for a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction enjoining the BJCC from constructing an amphitheater until it is in full compliance with the “historically underutilized businesses” and […]
Mayor wins legal battle, seeks $78,000 in attorney fees from former Tarrant city manager
The legal battle between a small-town Alabama mayor and a council-appointed city manager has moved beyond the courtroom to the checkbook. John C. Brown already lost his job and $100,000 salary as city manager in Tarrant. And now Mayor Wayman Newton has asked a judge for a $78,000 garnishment against Brown to recoup legal expenses.
Lawsuit claims BJCC did not follow inclusion policies ahead of groundbreaking for new amphitheater
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The groundbreaking for the $50 million Star Amphitheater is happening Monday morning, June 3, as a legal effort is underway to stop construction. The Black Contractors Association of Alabama and others are suing the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center Authority, claiming it did not follow inclusion policies established by the city and county when selecting the contractor for the project.
Safety Check: Lead-paint dangers potentially lurking in more than half of Birmingham homes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you’re searching for housing around the Birmingham Metro area, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter properties with lead paint. More than 75% of homes in Birmingham were built before 1980, according to city statistics. Many of those could have lead paint, which was outlawed in 1978.
Attorney disputes accusations at Hoover certificate of need hearing
"I have never seen allegations of the sort... with no substance and no support that have been made in this case," said Forest Park Group LLC attorney Peck Fox has plenty of experience in certificate of need hearings. But this one is different. There have been a number of allegations...
Discover Central Alabama Pride 2024: Embracing unity, resilience, and acceptance
Central Alabama Pride celebrates its 46th annual Pride event in Birmingham, AL. beginning Saturday, June 1, 2024. We sat down with Josh Coleman, Deputy Director of the Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity in Birmingham Alabama’s Mayor’s Office, to discuss the year’s festivities. Daily Planet: What...
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