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.
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.
JeffCo Commission President Diagnosed With Treatable Cancer
Dec 5, 2024 · Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with a treatable form of cancer. Reading initially from a prepared statement at the end of the commission committee meeting this morning, Stephens said the cancer was discovered following a recent routine medical procedure.
A Canopy of Protection: Initiative Plants Trees to Shield Urban …
Jan 1, 2025 · 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.
Council Sets Jan. 14 Public Hearing on East Lake Safe Streets Project
Nov 26, 2024 · The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday set a public hearing for the East Lake “Project Safe Streets” pilot program for Jan. 14 during the council’s regular meeting at City Hall.
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.
Miles ‘Not Giving Up’ on Possibility of Buying BSC After Rebuff
Nov 26, 2024 · The future of the former Birmingham-Southern College campus property is now unclear after a purchase agreement between BSC and Miles College expired at 3 p.m. Monday.
Birmingham Police Chief Set to Retire, Pickett Will Be Interim Chief
Oct 24, 2024 · Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond on Thursday announced he will retire from the department effective Nov. 29. Mayor Randall Woodfin named Deputy Chief Michael Pickett to take over as interim police chief when Thurmond departs.
Density in Proposed Residential Developments Concerns Jefferson …
Oct 9, 2024 · Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight, immediate past president of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, said many counties currently are grappling with questions about high-density home developments.
Sewell, Palmer Returned to Congress - BirminghamWatch
Nov 6, 2024 · The two Congress members who represent parts of Jefferson County – Terri Sewell and Gary Palmer – were returned to their seats in Tuesday’s election.