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Public hearing to be held on short-term rentals in Birmingham city limits
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham’s Zoning Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing regarding potential Airbnb rentals in city limits. The meeting will allow the committee to consider amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance for short-term rentals. It will take place at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The public is […]
Birmingham Provides Self-Care Tips During Mental Health Awareness Fair
Take care of yourself. That was one clear and important message during the City of Birmingham’s third annual Mental Health Awareness Day last Friday, in partnership with Nurture of Alabama, a Birmingham-based non-profit organization that provides support and counseling services. Crystal Mullen Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and...
Evers Home could be nominated for World Heritage List
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that she has authorized the National Park Service (NPS) to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia and Washington, DC to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site in Mississippi […]
Family grieving second quadruple homicide five months later
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Mary Holmes is grieving the loss of her nephew, 39-year-old Stevie McGhee, who was shot and killed outside a family member’s birthday party Saturday night on 27th Street North. McGhee was one of four, including 56-year-old Angela Weatherspoon, 42-year-old Markeshia Gettings, and 24-year-old Larandus Anderson...
Echo Highland park resident reacts to Birmingham triple homicide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A woman who lives in Echo Highlands park says the shooting in her neighborhood over the weekend that killed three people has traumatized her. She says it’s also disappointing because she thinks it could have been prevented. Patricia Dailey told WBRC she thinks it’s unacceptable...
Alabama Bans Kids Book Due To Author’s “Gay” Name
This sounds like an absolute joke. However, it appears to be 100% real. I love how this stuff makes ALL of Alabama look to folks around the USA. It seems pretty dang silly. "Read Me A Book, Stella" is written by Marie-Louise Gay. And that seems to be the problem....
Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger in Southeast Alabama
Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – Bringing Hope and Nourishment to Southeast Alabama. The Wiregrass Area Food Bank is dedicated to providing hope and nourishment to those who are uncertain about their next meal. Their mission focuses on feeding the hungry in Southeast Alabama through a network of member agencies. Making...
Parole hearings scheduled for July 16 - 18
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled parole and pardon hearings for July 16-18.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest for Human Trafficking
Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the arrest of Terrell Bailey, a 27-year-old resident of Montgomery, on a charge of Human Trafficking in the First Degree for commercial sex acts involving a juvenile. The arrest was carried out by Special Agents from the Attorney General’s Office, with assistance from the United States […] The post Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest for Human Trafficking appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Birmingham communities call for justice in recent homicide cases
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The family of 5-year-old Landyn Brooks is making funeral arrangements for him and his mother, both among seven people killed over the weekend in Birmingham. Loved ones gathered for a balloon release Monday night to honor Landyn and his mother Arkia Berry. “This is not supposed to happen in life. Your […]
ALEA Reports Traffic and Drowning Fatalities During Extended Fourth of July Enforcement Period
Montgomery, AL – During an extended five-day enforcement period over the Fourth of July holiday, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported nine traffic fatalities and three drownings. Notably, this marked the third consecutive year with zero boating-related fatalities on Alabama waterways. The enforcement period began at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, and concluded […] The post ALEA Reports Traffic and Drowning Fatalities During Extended Fourth of July Enforcement Period appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Oak Mountain graduates to compete in Olympics
The Nigerian Women’s Soccer Team will feature two local athletes during the 2024 Summer Olympics. Sisters and products of Oak Mountain High School Antionette "Toni" and Nicole Payne have been called up to represent the African nation for the Games in Paris, France. The daughters of Nigerian parents, the Paynes will make their Olympic debut when the Nigeria Super Falcons open group play against Brazil on July 24 at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France.
Look Back ... to a massive cleanup imminent at fort, 1999
Jul. 16—July 16, 1949: The date fell on a Saturday during a 12-year period (1940-52) when The Star didn't publish on that day of the week. July 16, 1999, in The Star: Army officials moved closer this week to beginning the cleanup of Fort McClellan's thousands of acres where unexploded munitions are scattered all over. Removal of the unexploded ordnance is vital to the redevelopment of the ...
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