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Birmingham area first responders say Northern Beltline could help save lives
First responders throughout the Birmingham metro recently rallied in support of the Northern Beltline, saying that it could save lives. The completed beltline, which has been in development on and off for the past 30 years, consists of a 52-mile, six-lane corridor stretching from I-59 in northeast Jefferson County to the I-459 interchange with I-59/20 near Bessemer. The next phase, scheduled for completion by 2027, is a 10-mile stretch of four-lane highway connecting U.S. Highway 31 near Gardendale to State Route 79 near Pinson.
‘His is a great American story’: Community celebrates Rev. Bill Greason on his 100th birthday
"Forget about yourself. Keep your mind, stay on the lord and stay humble. No need of exalting yourself to try to make people think you're more than you are. Just be yourself and God will take care of you," said Greason.
Councilor Tate Kicks Off Reelection Campaign, Answers Questions About City Email Use
Birmingham City Councilor LaTonya Tate on Tuesday kicked off her reelection campaign at a north Birmingham events center, saying she still had work to do. “I just want to thank each and every one of you guys for supporting me because I’m not going to do anything that I’m not asking you all to do,” Tate told the crowd of about 20 people gathered at the Avery’s Event Center on 27th Street North. “One thing I’ve done very well is I’ve stood on the people’s business. So, one of the things I’m very adamant about is public safety, number one, and making sure that I go out and get those resources and drive those resources back into the community.”
Longtime car wash to close after more than 30 years in downtown Birmingham
A car wash with deep roots in Birmingham is closing after more than three decades downtown. Etheridge Senior Car Wash opened 31 years ago by Willie Etheridge and is now run by his granddaughters, April Pritchett-White and Ashley Pritchett. “After 31 wonderful years, we regret to announce that we will...
Birmingham woman who lost 3 sons, nephew to violence seeks answers: ‘No peace until justice is served’
Two years ago today, a Birmingham mother felt the grief she knew all too well. Her son, Rodriquez “Dreke” Powell, 32, and her nephew, Justin Taylor, 35, were shot to death while sitting in a Mustang on Inglenook Street. It was about 1:40 p.m. that Saturday, Sept. 3,...
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