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Birmingham Schools Creates Community Reading Groups to Boost Literacy for 3rd...
By Sym Posey
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham City Schools leaders took another step Monday to get all third graders reading on grade level or proficiency by...
Meet the Candidates Running in the Birmingham-Area Special Election on Tuesday
BY: ALANDER ROCHA
www.alabamareflector.com
House District 55 voters will choose a Democratic nominee in a primary special election Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Seven Democrats will compete for the party...
Woodfin Forms Civilian-Led Review of Birmingham Police To Build Community Trust
birminghamal.gov
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announced Tuesday the formation of a civilian-led Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) as part of an ongoing effort to build...
Smithsonian’s ‘Men of Change’ Exhibit Opens in Birmingham on Sept. 16
bcri.org
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a Smithsonian affiliate, will collaborate with the Birmingham Public Library Central Branch to share “Men of Change: Power. Triumph....
Meet the Woodlawn High School Grad Building Peace in Birmingham
By Callie Puryear
bhamnow.com
Over 150 local high school students spent time in an award-winning program that equips students to build peace in their communities, countries...
Birmingham City Schools Open with Focus on Alabama Literacy Act
By Nicole S. Daniel
The Birmingham Times
When Birmingham City Schools opened on Monday students entered a new academic school year with an intense focus on...
Jefferson County Seeks Public Input for Comprehensive Community Plan
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
For the first time in 15 years, residents in unincorporated areas can have a say in a Jefferson County Comprehensive...
Birmingham Council President: City’s Conflict Resolution Programs Not Working
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
After recent domestic and gun violence deaths in Birmingham, City Council President Wardine Alexander told Mayor Randall Woodfin that city’s...
UAB-Licensed Radio Station WBHM 90.3 FM Lays Off at Least 4...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Radio station WBHM 90.3 FM on Monday laid off at least four employees, according to sources. The station is licensed...
Real Men Read and Mentor Young Boys in Birmingham
The Birmingham Times
WBRC Fox 6 anchor Steve Crocker (above) reads to a group of boys from area elementary schools, as part of the 13th...