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Pizitz puts on the ritz for its official grand opening

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Bayer Properties hosted a grand opening of the $70 million Pizitz renovation. (contributed)

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

Chuck Berry’s influence on rock n’ roll was incalculable

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By Hillel Italie 

Associated Press

Birmingham City Schools to get $4.1M annually following State Supreme Court ruling

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At Friday’s press conference: Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington (at podium) with (from left) Commission President Jimmie Stephens; Commissioner Joe Knight; State Sen. Rodger Smitherman; St. Rep. Merika Coleman; State Rep. Allen Farley; State Rep. Jack Williams and State Rep. David Faulkner. (Barnett Wright, The Birmingham Times)

By Barnett Wright

The Birmingham Times

Mothers who have buried their sons share stories of heartbreak

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Carolyn Johnson holds a picture of her son Rodreckus Johnson who was killed as he pulled up to a birthday party. He was shot as he parked and was hit by a bullet fired by two people arguing, his killer has never been arrested. (Frank Couch / The Birmingham Times)
Kim Washington holds a picture of her son Quenton that she often carries with her when she shares her story of losing Quenton to violence. (Frank Couch / The Birmingham Times)
Kim Washington holds a picture of her son Quenton that she often carries with her when she shares her story of losing Quenton to violence. (Frank Couch / The Birmingham Times)

 

By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times

How funeral directors cope with growing gun violence across the city

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Ms. Ernestine Poole, funeral director at Poole's Funeral Chapel stands in the chapel of her Birmingham, Alabama funeral home. Birmingham area funeral home directors reflect on the violence plaguing the area. (Frank Couch / The Birmingham Times )
Ms. Ernestine Poole, funeral director at Poole's Funeral Chapel stands in the chapel of her Birmingham, Alabama funeral home. Birmingham area funeral home directors reflect on the violence plaguing the area. (Frank Couch / The Birmingham Times )
Ms. Ernestine Poole, funeral director at Poole’s Funeral Chapel stands in the chapel of her Birmingham, Alabama funeral home. Birmingham area funeral home directors reflect on the violence plaguing the area. (Frank Couch / The Birmingham Times )

 

By Nathan Turner Jr. and Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

For the Birmingham Times

Gerrel Jones served 20 years for murder, now turns around lives of those at-risk

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Gerrel Jones is support and outreach coordinator with SAFE Birmingham, part of the Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative (BVRI). (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times).
Gerrel Jones is support and outreach coordinator with SAFE Birmingham, part of the Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative (BVRI). (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times).
Gerrel Jones is support and outreach coordinator with SAFE Birmingham, part of the Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative (BVRI). (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times).

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

Police chief and wife both have lost siblings to murder in Birmingham

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Birmingham Police Chief A.C. Roper's 19-year-old brother was murdered in 1992. (Ariel Worthy/The Birmingham Times)
Birmingham Police Chief A.C. Roper's 19-year-old brother was murdered in 1992. (Ariel Worthy/The Birmingham Times)
Birmingham Police Chief A.C. Roper’s 19-year-old brother was murdered in 1992. (Ariel Worthy/The Birmingham Times)

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

For the Birmingham Times

Stage 4 lung cancer can’t keep Coach Emanuel Bell from celebrating his players and life

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Emanuel Bell has been the girls basketball coach at Wenonah High School for many years. He has won five state titles with the school.
Emanuel Bell has been the girls basketball coach at Wenonah High School for many years. He has won five state titles with the school.
Emanuel Bell has been the girls basketball coach at Wenonah High School for many years. He has won five state titles with the school.

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

For The Birmingham Times

How Birmingham Housing plans to reduce crime at one of its sites

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By Joseph D. Bryant

Housing Authority of the Birmingham District

Understanding, mentors needed to curb violence in the city

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Birmingham City Councilor Lashunda Scales. (Ariel Worthy photo).

 

Birmingham City Councilor Lashunda Scales. (Ariel Worthy photo).
Birmingham City Councilor Lashunda Scales. (Ariel Worthy photo).

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times