The measures approved Tuesday will put the three programs under the Reinvest Birmingham initiative. The initiative will use $20 million in federal grant money to support the persistently distressed neighborhoods of North Birmingham, Northside, Pratt and Smithfield.
On Feb. 24, eight residents and advocates spoke at a hearing to renew the operating permit for the ABC Coke plant. The draft permit indicates that ABC Coke is a significant source of hazardous air pollution, which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulates.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s State of the Community address at Boutwell Auditorium on Tuesday evening highlighted city leaders’ successes, including a reduction in violent crime, as well as areas for improvement, such as finding uses for large, derelict buildings.
Leaders from the cities of Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood and Trussville met Monday in the Jefferson County Commission chamber to discuss the importance of regional cooperation in bringing to fruition two projects to improve road infrastructure, quality of life and safety across city lines.
The Birmingham City Schools superintendent was recently named 2025-26 Outstanding Superintendent of the Year by the Alabama Education Association. But the veteran educator said the school system’s academic achievements that led to the honor were a team effort.
The development comes after a slew of firings, including CAW’s Employee Association president, and follows a statement from the Employee Association that morale has declined since the utility appointed a chief executive in November and replaced the entire senior management team.
U.S. Steel’s $70 million investment in its Fairfield Works is just an indication of what the steelmaker plans to bring to Alabama, specifically to western Jefferson County.
Qualifying to run for office on a major party ticket in Alabama this year may have just recently closed, but (likely) winners could already be called in several Jefferson County offices simply because only one person is running — so far.
In 2018, retailer and health coach Jacquie Fasekas became Bama Health Foods’ newest owner, continuing its legacy while expanding its mission. That expansion took a major step forward Dec. 6 with the opening of Nourish Grocer, just next door.
The Jefferson County Commission is set to make a decision on additional support for StoneX Group's expansion and offer a recommendation to the ABC Board about the former Wesley's Boobie Trap during their Feb. 5 meeting.
Bowie said BCRI, a centerpiece of the Birmingham Civil Rights District, is a community organization that is built on “sacred ground.” It must reflect the community’s priorities when it was constructed, she said.
Site development at Pratt City's Shadow Brook project began in June 2025. The project is part of the city’s $16.6 million initiative to expand affordable housing in Birmingham.
This is the third proposal for the redevelopment of Block 268 since 2022. It received conceptual approval by the city's Design Review Committee on Jan. 14. It must still return for final approval before any demolition can begin.
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During yesterday's Design Review Committee meeting, we learned the Birmingham skyline will look a little different from the south very soon, as the current sign on the John Hand Building will be replaced with one for a newer area bank.
During their pre-commission work session, Jefferson County commissioners moved a resolution to invest $3.5 million in KultureCity’s plan to create the National Accessibility Park at the former Alabama Power Co. property, which borders Railroad Park, to Thursday’s agenda.
After a heated debate, the board that governs Alabama’s largest water utility rescinded its historically underutilized business policy, which had encouraged companies owned by women, minorities and other disadvantaged groups to bid on contracts with the organization.
The $215.6 million budget represents a 16.5% decrease, with the largest cuts affecting capital projects, and it could be further reduced early next year.
Jimmie Stephens said he is unaware of any efforts to bring a major data center to any part of unincorporated Jefferson County. However, the County Commission president said that makes this the best time to devise a plan for such a development.
The college coaching carousel that spun wildly through the state of Alabama came to a stop this week as the last of the coaching hires were announced.
The approved agreement is with Carver Jones Market, which will lease and remodel the 10,000-square-foot site that Save-A-Lot left in 2023.
The Birmingham City Council voted on Tuesday to rezone property adjacent to the land where Carraway Hospital once stood, allowing for a new rental development, featuring townhouses, cottages and duplexes. Work on the first component is now set to begin early next year.
The Jefferson County Commission placed an item on the agenda for this Thursday’s upcoming meeting to approve the collection and removal of roadside debris in unincorporated parts of the county affected by the storm.
CEO Jeffrey Thompson placed all the utility’s senior managers on paid administrative leave Nov. 20, the day he was hired. He has elevated current employees to the leadership roles at least temporarily.
John ‘J.R.’ Williams had spent his career in newspapers, from the copy desk to neighborhood beats; he still carried the imprint of the Black & White issues he'd indulged as a child. It's led to the development of Birmingham's newest entry in its alt-news history.
Just after being sworn in for his third term Tuesday evening, Mayor Randall Woodfin told the crowd of hundreds at Boutwell Auditorium that the next generation of Birmingham residents won’t just be part of his agenda; they will drive every decision he makes.
This week's recap includes details about the Birmingham City Council's approval to move forward with two projects aimed at resolving flooding issues along a section of 33rd Ave. N. and in George Ward Park.
Board member Sheila Tyson also presented a letter with questions to CAW and her fellow board members, seeking information about the hiring process and requesting that answers be provided within 10 days.
