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These 7 Birmingham Schools Worked Way Off State’s Failing List
www.birminghamcityschools.org
The number of Birmingham schools included on the Alabama State Department of Education Failing List declined again this year. Academic Achievement improved at a...
Birmingham Native, Alabama State Student Receives Prestigious PR Scholarship
By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU
A native of Birmingham who is now an Alabama State University senior has been awarded one of the nation's premier student communication's...
After Opposition, Birmingham City Council Approves New Districts
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham City Council approved a new district map Tuesday, despite opposition from two councilors.
The new map was passed 7-2, with Councilors Valerie...
Here’s Full Letter Mayor Woodfin Sent to City Employees About Pay...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin on Friday announced that he will recommend a 5 percent pay raise for city employees...
Birmingham Water Works to host career fair on Fri. and Sat....
bwwb.org
The Birmingham Water Works is hosting a career fair on Fri. and Sat. for approximately 100 open positions that include customer service representatives, meter...
David Northern Sr. Steps Down as Head of Birmingham Housing Authority
The Birmingham Times
David Northern Sr., President and CEO of The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD), announced Thursday that he will step down...
Sharon Myles, ousted JCCEO executive director, tells her side on why...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Sharon Myles, the former Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO) Executive Director, said some leaders of the JCCEO are...
Turmoil at JCCEO: $2M deficit, potential layoffs, influential board member ousted
By Roy S. Johnson | rjohnson@al.com
After more than half a century of serving low-income families through critical education, health, and other much-needed services, the Jefferson...
Behind JCCEO’s Decision to Fire Executive Director Sharon Myles
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
The Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO) on Monday ousted executive director Sharon Myles, who has served as leader...
Females assume leadership, majority on newly seated Birmingham City Council
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham City Council on Tuesday saw three new councilors sworn in and a new president and president pro-tempore elected for...