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Councilman Steven Hoyt sees Crossplex development as boon for rest of Birmingham

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From left: Birmingham City Councilmembers Valerie Abbott, Steven Hoyt and Sheila Tyson at Crossplex Village groundbreaking. (Provided photo)

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Bessemer Mayor highlights municipal projects, drop in crime rate during ‘State of the City’

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“These types of private investments show that our city can attract industry and jobs. Bessemer is truly open for business," said Bessemer Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley. (Provided photo)

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Jefferson County reopens satellite office in Gardendale

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"We are extremely excited to be returning to Gardendale," said Jefferson County Manager Tony Petelos. "This has been a great location for us in the past, and we look forward to serving these residents."

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Naomi Truman, former director of HABD dies

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Times staff report

Macy’s celebrates art, culture during Black History Month

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Marcus Samuelsson

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First woman sworn in as president of pastors council

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Rev. Deedee Coleman is set to mark her installation as the first female president in the Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity. (ClarenceTabb Jr./Detroit News/Detroit News via AP)

By Corey Williams

Associated Press

African-Americans are three times more likely to develop kidney disease; here are three ways to prevent it.

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Many African Americans already know they have diabetes or high blood pressure, but are not aware they may also have kidney disease. (Wikimedia Commons)

By Glenn Ellis

Jasmine Guy heads back to college for BET drama ‘The Quad’

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Anika Noni Rose and Jasmine Guy star in BET's "The Quad." (BET photo)

By Frazier Moore

AP Television Writer

The Patriots aren’t championship shoo-ins

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The Patriots should be favored on paper as they have the championship pedigree, the best coach and quarterback. (Provided photo)

By J.R. Gamble

The Shadow League