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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 · 3d

ABC 33/40 News

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Birmingham City Schools score rises to 79, but three schools still earn F grades

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham City Schools raised its score on Alabama’s latest state report card to 79, a two-point increase from the previous year. The district remains at a C, and Superintendent Mark Sullivan said it is six-tenths of a point away from a B. The district’s overall...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

comebacktown.com

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Alabama Power Cleared About 300 Yards of Trees on Fenn Church's Land, Then a Judge Refused to Keep Him 300 Feet From the Crews

A Shelby County judge dismissed Alabama Power's suit seeking to keep Fenn Church 300 feet from crews after about 300 yards of his trees were cleared.

Alabama · 1d

birminghamtimes.com

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Following Years of Progress, Birmingham School Board Gives Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan Favorable Evaluation

The Birmingham Board of Education on Tuesday gave Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan a favorable annual review in an evaluation weighted heavily toward measurable outcomes for students and Birmingham City Schools. Board member Leticia Harvill, who chairs the superintendent’s evaluation committee, said Sullivan met expectations on both the district’s measurable achievements...

Birmingham, AL · 22h

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Fairfield residents react as company buys vacant Walmart property for planned data center

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - A company planning a data center in Fairfield has bought property in the city. According to property records, Patmos bought the former Walmart property off Aaron Aronov Drive. Past reporting shows Patmos is planning to build a co-location data center in Fairfield. Neighbors said they don’t...

Fairfield, AL · 2d

Country Herald

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Alabama Winter Thanksgiving Travel: I-65 Salt Has Limits

Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery drivers should know why treated highways can still freeze.

Alabama · 2d

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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 · 3d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Ervin and Bridget Lewis Paid More Than $25,000 for a Pleasant Grove Backyard Deck, and the Unlicensed Contractor Left It Up to 12 Feet High With No Railings

Ervin and Bridget Lewis paid more than $25,000 for a Pleasant Grove deck rebuild. It sits up to 12 feet high with no railings, and no contractor license was found.

Pleasant Grove, AL · 2d

The Birmingham Free Press

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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 · 1d

AL.com

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Week 11 picks are in for Joe vs. the Hero and the Senator

Editor’s note: Check back on Friday for the Senator’s picks. This is an opinion column. The most popular college football picks column on the internet has a new player this season. Joe and the Hero are thrilled to welcome The Honorable Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama to the grand experiment.

Alabama · 23h

Bham Now

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Druid Hills, Fountain Heights + Norwood unveil new revitalization projects

Three Birmingham neighborhoods are getting a major boost in walkability, pedestrian safety and outdoor recreation thanks to a series of revitalization projects led by UAB’s Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative. The Druid Hills, Fountain Heights and Norwood communities celebrated new crosswalks, streetlights, walking trails, park enhancements, public art and more during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 13.

Birmingham, AL · 17h

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Jimmie Hale Mission to open warming station in Birmingham as temperatures drop

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jimmie Hale Mission will open its nightly warming station in Birmingham on Nov. 13 and 14. Each day, the warming station will be open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Those in the Birmingham area who are unhoused or who lack sufficient heat in their homes can come to the […]

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Vestavia Hills council to vote on alcohol license for Abhi, finalize five annexations

The Vestavia Hills City Council will consider an alcohol license Monday for Abhi, the sushi and ramen restaurant moving into the former Satterfield’s space in Cahaba Heights. The council meets at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Nori Cimba, doing business as Abhi, is seeking a restaurant retail liquor license...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 15h

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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 · 3d

ABC 33/40 News

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'Need my customers safe': Birmingham business owner urges action on dark underpass

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — For more than two years, a stretch of 7th Avenue South beneath Birmingham’s Red Mountain Expressway has been left mostly in the dark — a problem one nearby business owner says has brought safety concerns for customers and repeated pleas for help that still haven’t led to repairs.

Birmingham, AL · 21h

Shelby Reporter

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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 · 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 · 2d