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For Birmingham’s corporate community, Mayor William Bell meant business
By Nick Patterson
The Birmingham Times
To demonstrate how Birmingham Mayor William Bell has affected the economy of the region for the better, Birmingham Business Alliance...
Photo Gallery: 2017 Fred Shuttlesworth Human Rights Awards
Times Staff Report
Photos by Stephonia Taylor McLinn
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) on Saturday hosted its combined 2017 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award...
Here are all candidates for 2017 Birmingham Municipal Elections to be...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Incumbent Birmingham Mayor William Bell will face 11 challengers in the Aug. 22 city elections. Bell and nearly a dozen...
Maxine Herring Parker Bridge Opens in Collegeville
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
The Maxine Herring Parker Bridge opened Tuesday in Collegeville.
The bridge, located on Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive, provides an overpass for...
How Birmingham Housing plans to reduce crime at one of its...
By Joseph D. Bryant
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
The president/CEO of Birmingham’s housing authority envisions a new look for Marks Village in the Gate...
Understanding, mentors needed to curb violence in the city
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
More than 200 Birmingham residents got a chance this week to ask city, state, county and community leaders about issues...
‘Supermen’ recognized for their good works in the community
The Joe Lockett show hosted its first “Superman in the City” Celebration on Sunday, June 19th at Shades Creek Community Center in Ross Bridge.
Local men...
Growing Kings, Inc. to recruit 100 mentors in 100 days beginning...
Growing Kings, Inc. will host its annual 100 Mentors in 100 Days kick-off event at Regions Field on Sun., June 19 at 3 p.m....
With Eye on Election, City Officials Weigh $5M for Neighborhood Cleanup,...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham’s next city elections may be 14 months away, but it’s not too soon for the mayor and city council...
State agency approves $17M in tax credits for Loveman Village redevelopment
By Joseph D. Bryant
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
The Alabama Housing Finance Tax Authority has approved $17 million in tax credits to begin redevelopment...