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City of Birmingham files 2nd lawsuit against Monarch Ridge Apartments
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham is once again taking legal action against Monarch Ridge Apartments’ property owners due to its history of violent crime. The city attorney’s office submitted an emergency temporary restraining order and injunction against Steele Valley Brook, LLC. Within the documents, the city claims that the property owners have […]
City of Birmingham files new complaint after slot machines seized from property
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Birmingham is updating its petition to have the business at 800 3rd Avenue West declared a public nuisance. The city first sued the Shell station and the adjacent property back in May 2024. That decision came on the heels of a shooting where...
Birmingham asking for feedback on citywide rezoning initiative
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham is inviting community members to provide feedback on a citywide rezoning initiative. The significant rezoning efforts are part of a comprehensive plan for the city aimed to promote revitalization and growth. The rezoning is focused on creating districts that are transit-friendly, walkable and increase quality of life, […]
New cutting-edge warehouse facility coming to Port Birmingham
This week, the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) announced the groundbreaking of a new, cutting-edge warehouse facility at its Port Birmingham terminal in western Jefferson County. The $1.2M project is the first in a series of public-private partnerships with full-service supply chain solutions company Watco. A new warehouse project...
Community reacts to councilor’s idea of extending Birmingham City Schools two hours to curb violence
As an effort to curb gun violence, Birmingham City Councilor Clinton Woods proposed an idea that would extend school hours for Birmingham City Schools from 8 hours to 10 hours.
ALDOT hosts public hearing to gain insight into how residents feel about Northern Beltline interstate project
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Tuesday, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) hosted a public hearing for residents to make their voices heard about an ongoing project. There was standing room only at the meeting in Gardendale. The purpose of the meeting was to hear everyone’s input about moving forward with...
Former UMWA employee indicted on federal charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A grand jury has returned a federal indictment against a former United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) employee. Jerry Gale Kerns is charged with destruction of property by means of an explosive device. He is accused of using an explosive to damage a methane gas pipeline on Warrior Met Coal property on March 23, 2022. At the time miners had been on strike for almost a year. After the explosion, Warrior Met Coal linked it to the on-going labor dispute.
BBB hosting free Shred Day in Birmingham in September
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Anyone needing old documents shredded will have a chance to do so at no cost. The Better Business Bureau will host a free Shred Day event on Sept. 13 in Birmingham. Anyone with paper documents can bring them to the Drive Thru between Railroad Park and...
Jefferson County Considering Big Picture in Zoning Review
Developers looking to add garden homes to the Jefferson County real estate landscape have often faced a road to futility. Perhaps change is on the way as the Development Services Department and others look to revamp rules and guidelines for such rezonings. After a brisk agenda Thursday, Commission President Jimmie...
Sean of the South: A Walk in Birmingham
I awoke early and went for a walk with my dog. The sun wasn’t up, I let my eyes adjust to the darkness of Birmingham. The locals call Birmingham the “greatest city in the world.” Which is sort of silly if you think about it. I mean, it’s a great city. But, the whole world?
Birmingham city council member to retire after 24 years
This story is republished with permission from The Birmingham Times. One of Birmingham’s longest serving elected officials has announced her retirement. City Councilor, Valerie Abbott, who has represented Birmingham’s District 3 since 2001, said she plans to step down after her current term ends next year. She has served 6 terms, with each term lasting four years, and worked with six mayors beginning with Bernard Kincaid in 2001 through Randall Woodfin, the current mayor.
Scene set for growth for Birmingham's film industry
The City of Birmingham approved $150,000 for 'Create Birmingham." The local nonprofit is the only agency in the region exclusively devoted to arts, culture, media and film. Today, we spoke with the organization about how the funds will be allocated, and the current state of the film industry in Birmingham now.
Black Warrior Riverkeeper volunteers remove 100,000 pounds of litter from watershed
Excellent news for Alabama’s waterways! This week, local nonprofit Black Warrior Riverkeeper announced that its Volunteer Litter Cleanups program has officially removed 100,000 pounds of litter from the Black Warrior River watershed. Read on to learn more about the program + how you can get involved. Protecting the Black...
Alabama Public Charter School Commission delays Birmingham school’s opening
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission Friday agreed to a delayed opening of a Birmingham Charter School. Under an amended contract unanimously approved by the board, Freedom Preparatory Academy, which currently operates in Memphis, will need to open on or before Sept. 13. The school has been a topic of discussion at several meetings over […]
Mayor Woodfin hypes up UAB before season opener
UAB is set to face off against Alcorn State on Thursday night. Before the Blazers went to their hotel before the game, the team stopped by Vulcan Park where they met Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. Woodfin hyped the team up before their home opener. "I really respect Mayor Woodfin, respect...
Birmingham leaders want to hear from residents during proposed rezoning meetings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham hosted its first of multiple proposed rezoning meeting Thursday. During these meetings, citizens will have the opportunity to share their input on how city leaders aim to make areas more walkable, transit-friendly, and better for both residents and business owners. These meetings...
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