Naftel Praised by Former Probate Judge as ‘the Best’
Dec 19, 2024 · If Judge Jim Naftel II ever writes his memoirs, leading the Jefferson County Probate Court through a pandemic will be prominently included. That, Naftel said, is what he remembers most as he looks back on his 4½ years on the bench.
Jefferson County Commission OK’s Funding for 3 Economic …
Dec 19, 2024 · Jefferson County commissioners on Thursday allotted money to three economic development drivers after a spirited debate about equity earlier in the week.
Mayor Announces 2025 Budget Adds, Including 3% Raise, Money …
Nov 26, 2024 · Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday announced long-awaited 2025 budget amendments that include increased funding for sidewalk repairs and traffic calming efforts as well as a 3% across-the-board raise for city employees.
A Canopy of Protection: Initiative Plants Trees to Shield Urban …
Dec 31, 2024 · In the face of rising temperatures and enduring environmental inequities, Cool Green Trees is reshaping Birmingham’s urban landscape one tree at a time. The initiative brings together experts and volunteers to strategically plant trees as a means to combat heat islands, improve air quality, mitigate flooding from stormwater runoff and uplift underserved communities.
McCalla-Area Residential Development Inches Closer to Approval
Dec 5, 2024 · Jefferson County has moved a step closer to a resolution of a developer’s zoning request for property in the McCalla area. The developer initially sought to put 100 garden homes at 7150 Lou George Loop.
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Good Reasons for Journalists to Leave X – and to Stay November 21, 2024. Some journalists have fled X, tired of wading through toxic sludge, but others still see it as a medium to gather news and reach newsmakers.
Birmingham Race Course Sale Latest Indication of Booming …
Nov 22, 2024 · The planned purchase of the Birmingham Race Course Casino by Wind Creek is the latest sign eastern parts of Birmingham – and the city’s eastern suburbs – are ripe for recreational development.
16th Street Baptist Fund Drive for Visitor and Education Center …
Dec 16, 2024 · This story has been updated with the Birmingham City Council’s vote Tuesday to allot $200,000 for the project. The Rev. Arthur Price, pastor of Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, said a planned Education and Visitor Center on the church’s campus is a way to help people remember the church’s history and its place in the Civil Rights Movement.
Water Works to Send Letter About Possible Lead Service Lines
Nov 7, 2024 · Council Sets Jan. 14 Public Hearing on East Lake Safe Streets Project November 26, 2024. The pilot program placed barriers at intersections hoping to limit crime and traffic calming devices throughout the community.
Birmingham Parking Authority Strategic Plan Aims to Transform …
Dec 20, 2024 · The Birmingham Parking Authority this week released its new strategic plan to remake how it operates, hoping to transform the parking experience for residents and visitors of the downtown area.. BPA Executive Director and CEO Andre Davis called the plan a “living document,” one that is designed to change as needed during the next seven to nine years.