Senate Sketches
by Senator Hank Sanders
“Hank, I am in the Dallas County Jail.” Those were the words that my dear wife, Faya Rose Toure’ spoke on...
Movies That Still Matter: The Best Man Holiday
By Dr. Richard M. Cooper
What happens when a film combines a talented ensemble cast of ebony actors bearing resplendent skin tones, a solid storyline,...
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE
By Steve Flowers
The year 2013 could be called the year of the quitter in Alabama politics. We have seen some high profile and significant political resignations...
MR CHAMPION
Who believes that higher education is essential to the future of our communities, cities and civilization as a whole? MR CHAMPION and the Miss...
Tre’ Roberson Wins 1st Place in Writing Program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tre’ Roberson, son of Council Pro-tem, Jay Roberson was awarded a $5000 scholarship last week after winning 1st place in the...
Cash for Crooks
Cash For Crooks Div. of Refuge In Trouble Times (RITT),
PO Box 28061, Birmingham, Ala., 35228-0001 would like to give an update on the...
Girls Inc. of Central Alabama Named Affiliate of the Year for the Southeast Region
Girls Inc. of Central Alabama was presented with the 2013 Girls Inc. Affiliate of the Year Award, as well as recognition as an Honor...
Birmingham Education Foundation Partners with Youthservice to Promote Student Leadership
BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Birmingham Education Foundation and Birmingham City Schools is excited to announce a new partnership with YouthServe, a local non-profit committed to...
Birmingham City Council President Assigns Committees
Birmingham, AL – Newly elected Birmingham City Council President, Johnathan Austin has assigned committees for the new council term. Most of the committees have...
Birmingham City Council Extends Moratorium on Payday and Title Lending Businesses
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham City Council voted Tuesday to extend the moratorium on payday and title lending businesses for six more months. The...
