“A Salute to Birmingham’s Own”
SHIRLEY GAVIN FLOYD “CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORIAN / RESEARCHER”
SHIRLEY GAVIN FLOYD was born March 5, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was 10 years old in...
Education and Business Opportunities are created by Democratic and Republican teamwork
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and business leaders credit State Rep. Rod Scott and State Rep. Paul DeMarco for setting the stage for...
Alabama Power announces leadership changes
The Alabama Power board of directors has elected Tony Smoke vice president of the company with responsibility for Marketing, effective May 19. His election...
CakEffect Owner Enjoys Powerful Success
By Donna Cope
After years of seeking her true calling, Komeh Ottison is enjoying the sweet taste of success.
Ottison found her dream through baking sweet...
FEMA News
Approved FEMA applications: 2,498
Individual Assistance Approved by FEMA to date: $10,320,969
· Housing Assistance: $8,772,849
· Other Need Assistance: $1,548,120
Small Business Administration (SBA) Low-Interest Disaster Loans...
Homicide Investigation Update
The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives have arrested and charged a second suspect in connection with a double homicide investigation. The incident occurred...
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School Celebrates the Class of 2014
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School will celebrate graduation of the Class of 2014 on Saturday, May 24th. Jefferson County Judge...
Hilliard Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to the First Black U.S. Congressman in the State of Alabama since Reconstruction, Congressman Earl F. Hilliard, for being honored and receiving the Lifetime...
Birmingham Health Care Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Birmingham Health Care announced the appointment of Vanosia S. Faison, MD., MS., as the new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Faison has...
Home Buying Education Seminar
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham Urban League will hold its bi-monthly homebuyer education seminar to provide homebuyer education and financial literacy training for individuals...
