Birmingham Times
Four young Muslims share experiences at MLK Jr. lecture
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham Public Library’s 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture on Sunday featured four young people from Birmingham’s...
Jefferson County judges who won in historic election honored
Times staff report
Jefferson County judges who were part of an historic election in November were honored on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at the Purpose Center...
Bell to host city school students at private screening of “Hidden...
From Staff Reports
Birmingham Mayor William Bell will host 140 city school students this month at a private screening of the hit movie, "Hidden Figures."
Twenty...
Wenonah High School, Miles Law School alum appointed first African-American interim...
Times staff report
Danny Carr, a graduate of Miles Law School and Alabama State University, was appointed last week interim Jefferson County District Attorney.
He is...
Joyce Vance honored as public health hero by UAB
By Alicia Rohan
UAB News
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health honored United States Attorney Joyce White Vance as the 2017 recipient of...
Waymond Jackson tapped to lead BBA public policy efforts
Special to The Times
Waymond Jackson has been promoted to senior vice president of public policy for the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA). In his new...
Publix to open Midtown store Feb. 8
Special to The Times
Publix Super Markets announced the opening of the downtown Birmingham store, Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 a.m. The store is located...
Two Miles College students find purpose in helping the homeless, mentoring...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Whether feeding the homeless, mentoring young children or providing baby supplies for pregnant women, Lamar Benefield and Octavious Rush are...
The history behind Birmingham’s annual A.G. Gaston Conference
By Donna Francavilla
Special to The Times
Every year, hundreds visit Birmingham to attend the A.G.Gaston Conference which begins on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Registration is underway...
Improving long-term health starts with education, dietitians say
Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Improving long-term health and finding proper nutrition starts with education, not wishful thinking, say area dietitians.
“I think probably one of the...
