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The only black Catholic elementary school in city in danger of closing

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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, the oldest African American Elementary Catholic School in Birmingham, is in danger of closing. The school is in the process of raising around $150,000 to keep the facility in operation for the 2017-2018 school year. (ABC 33/40)

By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times

Over 200 Birmingham City School students impress local businesses in interviews

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Delvin Caples meets with Drew Edge of BL Harbert International construction company and discussed his interest in web design and his plans after high school. (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

StarDome’s Bruce Ayers gave Rickey Smiley, Sinbad, Steve Harvey and others their big break

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Bruce Ayers (Provided photo)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

Governor, mayor welcome new health clinic to West End

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(From left) State Sen. Rodger Smitherman, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington, Commission President Jimmie Stephens, Commissioner Sandra Little Brown, Governor Robert Bentley, Dr. John Waits, Commissioner Joe Knight and Mayor William Bell. (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

Local lawyers give first-hand accounts why they see violence escalating in Birmingham

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(From left) Emory Anthony: Criminal defense attorney, former educator, prosecutor, judge. Raymond Chambliss: Presiding judge at Jefferson County Family Court, which handles juvenile issues; former Birmingham Municipal Court judge. Raymond Johnson, Jr.: Criminal defense lawyer, former federal prosecutor, assistant U.S. attorney. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr., special to The Times)

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

The Birmingham Times

Growing Kings Chucks & Tux fundraiser to feature shoe designs from students

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Attendees gather at the first Chucks & Tux fundraising gala in April 2016. Below, art from winners of a student shoe design contest. (Provided photo)

Special to The Times

Smitherman introduces bill to protect places of worship

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Alabama State Senator Rodger M. Smitherman

Special to The Times

Cycling event to help cancer patients kicks off in Birmingham Saturday

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The Magic City Cycliad is the signature fundraising event of The Deep South Cancer Foundation. (UAB News)

By Beena Thannical

UAB News

Violence is a public health concern

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Glenn Ellis

By Glenn Ellis

Birmingham Water Works’ Fix-A-Leak week brings awareness to household leaks

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The Birmingham Water Works Board. (File photo)

Special to The Times