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Latest Jefferson County Health Department Food Scores
From The Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption. Two types of inspections, scored and alternative (non-scored), are performed throughout the year. This information is presented by the Tribune in the spirit of public safety. These inspection […]
Jefferson County under a flood advisory until Friday night
On Friday at 6:28 p.m. a flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9:30 p.m. for Jefferson County. The weather service adds, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas,"...
Shelby County cities to participate in Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday
The state of Alabama will hold its 19th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday beginning on Friday, July 19 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, July 21 at midnight. The post Shelby County cities to participate in Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
2024 Transplant Games of America kicks off with swimming and ballroom dancing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Over the next six days, transplant recipients, living donors and donor families will compete in the 2024 Transplant Games of America. Birmingham is this year’s host city, as individuals are united and honored for giving life. The event also raises awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. Tribhawan Persaud’s […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Legal Action Against Legend Windows, LLC
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Circuit Court of Shelby County has granted his emergency request for a temporary restraining order against Legend Windows, LLC, and its affiliates, Jody Ray Whitworth, Bobby Ray Whitworth, and Robin Simmons Willard. The Attorney General alleges that Legend Windows and the named individuals violated […] The post Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Legal Action Against Legend Windows, LLC appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Opening Ceremony Puts ‘Miracle of Life’ on Center Stage at 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham
Rodney Woodall, a cancer survivor, 20-year retired police officer, donor family member, received a heart transplant in August 2020 but said that wasn’t the “hardest” part of his journey. “Last year July 18, 2023, I lost my son. The hardest thing I had to do in life...
Gudger from hospital: Grateful for first responders, prayers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Three days after sustaining serious injuries in a jet ski accident on the Fourth of July, State Sen. Garlan Gudger on Sunday released a statement from the hospital thanking those who tended to him and reassuring the state that he will recover. Gudger is recuperating at...
Two new roundabouts coming to Mountain Brook Village
JEFFERSON CO., Ala. (WBRC) - Two new roundabouts are coming to Mountain Brook Village to help with traffic congestion. The project is happening right in the middle of Birmingham and Mountain Brook city limits at the intersection of U.S. Highway 280′s off ramp, Cahaba Road, Chester Road, and Lane Park Road near the Birmingham Zoo.
Shelby County Chamber, Discover Shelby to host interactive workshop
Discover Shelby and The Shelby County Chamber are partnering to bring a hands-on and interactive workshop offering management and staffers in the tourism and recreation sectors a complimentary two-day training experience on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1. The certified training is presented by the University of Alabama’s Center for Economic Development. The post Shelby County Chamber, Discover Shelby to host interactive workshop appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Shelby County Chamber to offer meeting, workshop for small business owners
On Thursday, Aug. 8 small business owners will have two separate opportunities to access information they can use to grow their business. The post Shelby County Chamber to offer meeting, workshop for small business owners appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Vestavia Hills City Council considers grant application for Altadena Valley Park trails
The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday night will consider whether to apply for a $136,000 federal grant to help develop trails at Altadena Valley Park. The plan includes a new trail on the northern end of the park, trail connections around the lake in the park and a new trail segment on the westernmost side of the park. The trail would be a 6-foot-wide asphalt trail for non-motorized use.
Birmingham-Southern’s archives finds new home at the library
Years ago, Birmingham-Southern College professor emeritus Guy Hubbs was working in the campus library, spending some of his day with the North Alabama Methodist Conference archives. That’s when he came across boxes and boxes of documents and books on a shelf. That’s where the college’s archives were stored....
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