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Central Alabama Water board hikes rates 3.4%, bars public from speaking during meeting

Customers of Alabama’s largest water utility, which serves the Birmingham metro area, will see their rates increase by 3.4% in January, with an additional increase possible later next year. The rate hike will increase most residential customers’ bills by up to $3.38 per month. In addition, a change in...

Birmingham, AL · 17h

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Central Alabama employees impacted after Microsoft outage disrupts email access

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Microsoft outage affected users around the world Thursday afternoon, and businesses across Alabama faced difficulties. Microsoft is investigating the cause, and access had not been fully restored as of Thursday night. Downdetector, a website that tracks outages, said that at one point 130,000 people reported...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Birmingham enforces new public camping ordinance with Jimmie Hale Mission looking to expand services

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A new city ordinance prohibiting homeless encampments on public property is now in effect in Birmingham, and local organizations are preparing to help connect people experiencing homelessness with shelter and resources. The ordinance, which took effect Tuesday, gives the city authority to clear encampments from public property after providing notice. City […]

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Thanksgiving Food Giveaways Begin Friday Across Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM — Free Thanksgiving food giveaways begin Friday across Birmingham, with hams, turkeys, hens and grocery boxes going out through Nov. 24. The first giveaway is Friday, Nov. 13, from... The post Thanksgiving Food Giveaways Begin Friday Across Birmingham appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Culver’s construction in Trussville expected to wrap up Dec. 6

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Construction of Culver’s at 5905 Trussville Crossing Blvd. is expected to be finished Dec. 6, according to the project’s general contractor. The company has not announced when the restaurant will open. Founded in 1984 in Sauk City, Wisconsin, Culver’s is known for its ButterBurgers, cheese curds and frozen […]

Trussville, AL · 1d

The Trussville Tribune

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203rd Alabama Baptist State Convention to meet in Trussville Nov. 17-18

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — The 203rd annual meeting of the Alabama Baptist State Convention will take place at First Baptist Church Trussville on Nov. 17-18. Dr. Rick and Pam Lance will be honored for more than 28 years of serving as executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. He is set to retire […]

Trussville, AL · 1d

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Irondale moves forward with proposed data center regulations after other Alabama cities hit pause

As data center development continues to expand across Alabama, communities are weighing how to balance the industry’s economic potential with concerns about its impact on local infrastructure and neighborhoods. Irondale is taking a different approach from several other municipalities in the state. Instead of temporarily blocking new data center...

Irondale, AL · 1d

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Near Birmingham Is Alabama's Laid-Back City With Affordable Living, Antique Shops, And Southern Charm

Home to more than 1.1 million Alabamians and counting, Birmingham anchors the largest metropolitan area in the entire state. More and more people are favoring suburban living though, opting to put down roots outside Birmingham proper. Situated about 10 miles north of downtown Birmingham, just a straight shot up Interstate 65, the suburb of Gardendale has certainly seen steady growth over the past several decades, and it's easy to see why.

Gardendale, AL · 4d

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Birmingham public camping ordinance now in effect

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham now has the authority to shut down homeless encampments from public property following the City Council’s unanimous vote Tuesday in favor of the public camping ordinance. “Every resident deserves safe, accessible public spaces, and we have a responsibility to protect them,” Mayor Randall Woodfin said. The Public […]

Birmingham, AL · 4d

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A Multimillion-Dollar Downtown Birmingham Project Nobody Seems to Know About?

I think I have a pretty good handle on what is happening in Birmingham. I’ve been writing ComebackTown for nearly 15 years, talking with business leaders, public officials, and people involved in economic development. But something Senator Tommy Tuberville said recently at a prominent Birmingham civic club meeting caught...

Birmingham, AL · 4d

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Homewood City Council revises holiday pay policy for employees

The Homewood City Council on Monday night approved a holiday pay policy for employees. The measure addressed the city’s desire to not have unused holiday pay remaining on its ledger. “The compromise we came to with the city was that they [employees] accrue it [holiday time] all year,” Fire...

Homewood, AL · 4d

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Army Values Power Publix Cashier’s Front-End Service

At the Publix in Trussville, Alabama, customers know cashier Jackson Glaze for the calm, steady presence he brings to the front end, and some wait in his line on purpose. The U.S. Army veteran credits the teamwork, responsibility and dedication he learned in the military with shaping how he serves customers today.

Trussville, AL · 4d

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County Commission approves new traffic signal on Brook Highland Drive

COLUMBIANA – The Shelby County Commission took one step closer to installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Brook Highland Parkway and Brook Highland Drive by awarding a bid for its installation. The Commission awarded the bid to Temple J Electric as the lowest responsive bidder at a...

Shelby County, AL · 3d

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This 67-Acre Botanical Paradise In Alabama Is Absolutely Stunning And Completely Free To Visit

Somewhere in Birmingham, Alabama, there’s a place so beautiful it almost feels like the city is keeping a secret from the rest of the world. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is that secret, and honestly, it’s one of the best ones Alabama has ever had. Now, before you start...

Birmingham, AL · 6d

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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 · 4d

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‘You definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night’: Bessemer leaders discuss jail improvements

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders in Bessemer said the city jail needs improvements as they weighed concerns about its shifting structure and mold inside the building Tuesday morning. “I’m pretty sure no one wants to go to jail, but you definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night out there,” said...

Bessemer, AL · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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The Amelia Center :: Hope for Birmingham Families

When someone experiences the death of a loved one, people often expect them to return to “normal” within a few months. But anyone who has experienced significant loss knows that grief does not follow a timeline. Acute grief can last much longer than many people expect, and the...

Birmingham, AL · 2d