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Celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilts And Quiltmakers to Visit Birmingham on March 29

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The Airing of the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour, a three-city event series designed to celebrate Gee’s Bend Quilters, will visit Birmingham on Saturday, March 29. (Stacy K. Allen, Provided)

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times

For Victoria Harris Marsh, quilting was never a craft when she grew up in Gee’s Bend (also known as Boykin), Alabama. It was a way of life.

“We always had to lend a helping hand,” she said. “We couldn’t just sit idly by. If it wasn’t anything but threading the needle, quilting was a family affair. But threading the needle wasn’t enough for me because in the end I got to see what one’s mind could create, so I had to learn to quilt.”

Victoria Harris March

Marsh, 42, said she tried her hand at making a quilt in her early teens, “and I haven’t stopped since,” said the fourth-generation quilter from a rich heritage of strength, courage, determination, and love.

“[I was] raised in a community of hope, surrounded by world-renowned quilters,” said Marsh, speaking about her mother and aunts, as well as her great-grandmother, Lottie Mooney, whose quilt design was featured on the “Quilts of Gee’s Bend” commemorative stamp, and her great-aunt, Polly Bennett, whose quilts are displayed in museums around the world.

Some of the quilters and quilts will be in Birmingham on Saturday, March 29, from 4 p.m. to7 p.m., when the Airing of the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour, a three-city event series designed to celebrate the artistry and history of the Gee’s Bend Quilters, stops at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (520 16th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203). Click here to register for the event.

A Vibrant Tradition

The women of Gee’s Bend, a small, remote Black community in Alabama, have created hundreds of quilt masterpieces dating from the early 20th century to the present. Their masterworks are products of both tradition and innovation, with older women teaching younger women the styles and standards of beauty. Each quilt is both a signature of the individual and a banner of their community. The artistry of the Quilters of Gee’s Bend has been acclaimed as one of the world’s most vibrant contemporary textile traditions.

Emma Mooney Pettway, 65, was born and raised in Gee’s Bend, and first began crafting quilts at about 12 years old.

“My creative process varies because sometimes when I get ready to start quilting, I have no clue of how I’m going to design my quilts, but the moment I pick up my pieces and start coordinating the colors, I quickly come up with a unique design,” she said.

At other times, she has exact patterns in mind, Pettway added.

“It takes me about two weeks to make a quilt, depending on size. Most of my patterns are inspired by the original patterns, such as a housetop, nine patch … that I learned from my mother, Tanzy Mooney, and my grandmothers, Lottie Mooney and Mary Maxie Major.”

Marsh said it takes her about 14 days for her to make a quilt, “sometimes longer if I feel it needs a little more, a little more length, a little more width, or a little more love.”

“I go with the flow, how I’m feeling, interpreting what I hear and/or see. I just sit and let my heart and mind speak through my hands,” she added.

Generational Artistry

Polly Mooney Middleton, 63, was born and raised in Gee’s Bend, and she began quilting by helping her mother and grandmother. “I started quilting on my own at the age of 25,” she said.

Middleton said it usually takes her between eight and 10 days to make a quilt and added, “[I] don’t have a creative process, no set pattern design. I quilt how I feel and what my mind sees, and life and emotions decide the outcome.”

Cathy Mooney, born and raised in Gee’s Bend, would help her mother cut material, beat out the cotton, thread needles, and do anything else she could help with.

“I began to sew around the age of 15 and began piecing my quilts together,” she said. “I always have an idea of what I want it to look like, but as I put it together the majority of the time it comes out to be totally different. I let my hands put together what my mind sees.”

“It takes me about two weeks to make a quilt and depends on the size and design of the quilt,” she continued. “The material, the color, and how I’m feeling at the time [serve as] inspiration in my quilting.”

Cathy Mooney, Polly Mooney Middleton, and Emma Mooney Pettway are all sisters.

For generations, the women of Gee’s Bend have been creating patchwork quilts by piecing together scraps of fabric and clothing in abstract designs that had never been expressed on quilts. Their patterns and piecing styles were passed down over generations, surviving slavery and the Jim Crow era, a period marked by state and local laws that legalized racial segregation in the United States from the end of the Civil War to 1968. Enlivened by a visual imagination that extends the expressive boundaries of the quilt genre, these creations have expanded the realm of Black visual culture and opened a door to new understanding of American art and history.

Renowned Worldwide

There’s a reason the work is renowned worldwide, said the quilters.

“What makes Gee’s Bend quilts unique is the history behind them,” said Pettway. “There has been a shift from quilting being an absolute necessity for keeping us warm to quilting being a work of art that shows pure gratification and could be used as decoration. People love them worldwide because of this as well as the love sewn into every one of them.”

The Gee’s Bend quilts are unique and admired globally because “people can feel the love and affection vibrating from every stitch and pattern, giving you a hug that you didn’t know you needed.” Marsh said. “The world longs for this unconditional love, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend provide that and more. … [They are] filled with stories of our ancestors, our history, and our heritage, giving everyone a direct connection to times past, present, and future.”

Magic City Moment

What can visitors expect when the tour comes to the Magic City on March 29?

Middleton said visitors will see “some of our beautiful quilts that we have on hand, as well as demonstrations on the process we use to put quilts together.”

Marsh said, “Visitors will be able to learn more about the history of Gee’s Bend and have an opportunity to meet and talk with some of the quilters. They’ll see firsthand the artwork that captivates the heart and mind and connects the soul. To the world, it’s art. To us, it was a necessity that provided comfort and warmth that connected families and a community—all in love.”

The Airing of the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour, a three-city event series designed to celebrate the artistry and history of the Gee’s Bend Quilters, visits the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (520 16th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203) on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. To register for the Birmingham tour stop, click here.

What is the Gee’s Bend Awareness Tour?

The Awareness Tour had a previous stop in Montgomery, and will travel next month to Mobile while building momentum for the Airing of the Quilts Festival in Gee’s Bend on Saturday, October 4.

The Tour offers attendees an opportunity to experience an extraordinary collection of handmade quilts, witness live quilting demonstrations, and gain a deeper connection to the rich cultural traditions of quilting in Gee’s Bend.

“The quilts of Gee’s Bend represent resilience, creativity, and a deep cultural legacy passed down through generations,” said Kim Kelly, Executive Director of the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy. “Through this tour, we hope to honor the artistry of these remarkable quilters while inspiring more people to experience the full festival in October.”

The Airing of the Quilts Festival is a signature event celebrating the Gee’s Bend’ world-renowned quilt-making tradition. It draws visitors from around the world and across the country to experience quilt displays, artist showcases, and cultural programming. The festival is organized by Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy, Souls Grown Deep, and Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, each 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations dedicated to preserving artistic and historical contributions of an amazing community.

Tour Schedule:

Birmingham, Alabama – Saturday, March 29, 2025

Location: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St N, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Mobile, Alabama – Saturday, April 26, 2025

Location: Historical Avenue Cultural Center, 564 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave Mobile, Alabama, 36603

Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

About Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy

The Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is dedicated to preserving the cultural and economic legacy and its renowned quilting traditions. Through educational programs, exhibitions, and economic initiatives, the organization ensures that the stories and artistry of Gee’s Bend to continue to inspire future generations. To learn more about the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy, visit www.fqblegacy.org.

What to Know About the Famous Gee’s Bend Quiltmakers

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Marie Pettway and Lillie Mae Pettway. In the years before the construction of the sewing center, Freedom Quilting Bee members worked out of their homes. (Courtesy Bob Adelman Estate)

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How curious a land is this—how full of untold story, of tragedy and laughter and the rich legacy of human life; shadowed with a tragic past and big with future promise.

—The Souls of Black Folk, W. E. B. Du Bois

Gee’s Bend takes its name from Joseph Gee, a North Carolina, enslaver and planter who, in 1816, acquired 6,000 acres of land along a horseshoe bend in the Alabama River and established a plantation with 17 enslaved people.

The Gee family operated the plantation until 1845, when, to settle significant debts, they relinquished ownership, including 98 enslaved people, to Mark H. Pettway, a relative, enslaver, and then sheriff of Halifax County, North Carolina. The following year, Pettway relocated to Gee’s Bend, transporting his family and furnishings in a wagon train while 100 enslaved men, women, and children were compelled to journey on foot from North Carolina to their new life in Alabama.

While Gee left his name on the land, Pettway left his on the people. In Gee’s Bend, as on plantations throughout the South, enslaved people were forced to assume the owner’s surname, a fact that can obscure otherwise diverse family backgrounds. Speaking of his great-grandfather, Hargrove Kennedy observed,

“What his name when he came here [from North Carolina], I don’t know. A heap of people think that all these folks here was Pettways, but that ain’t what they started with. They ain’t even no kin, hardly.”

Following the Civil War and emancipation, a system of tenant farming, or sharecropping, took hold in Gee’s Bend and throughout the South. In this arrangement, landowners permitted formerly enslaved farmers to stay on and cultivate their land, receiving a portion of the harvested crops in return.

Unpredictable harvests, coupled with unscrupulous landlords and merchants, made this a highly disadvantageous arrangement for farmers, leaving them, as it was intended to, perpetually in debt. While ownership of the Pettway plantation would change numerous times in the decades following the Civil War, the exploitative tenant farming system persisted.

Struggling Farm Families

The Great Depression marked the most significant period in the community’s life since emancipation. As cotton prices fell throughout the 1920s, farmers in Gee’s Bend were forced deeper into debt. In the summer of 1932, a Camden merchant who had been advancing credit to more than 60 families in the Bend died. That fall, his estate foreclosed on their debts and organized a raid on Gee’s Bend, seizing anything of value, including livestock, farm equipment, and stored food. The raid drove an already impoverished community into complete destitution, forcing them to forage for berries and hunt game to survive the winter.

Responding to the plight of struggling farm families throughout the U.S., President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Resettlement Administration in 1935. While its initial intervention in Gee’s Bend was modest, consisting of small loans to farmers, it quickly escalated into one of the agency’s most radical and ambitious projects. In 1937, the federal government pieced together and purchased the former Pettway plantation, some 10,000 acres. The Resettlement Administration and its successor, the Farm Security Administration, then provided low-interest loans to families in Gee’s Bend to buy land and build houses. It was through this process that Benders came to own the very land worked by their enslaved forebears.

With additional federal assistance, a cooperative farming association called Gee’s Bend Farms was established, and in the years that followed, a school, medical clinic, general store, warehouse, gristmill, and cotton gin were built, along with nearly 100 houses that residents could purchase with low-interest government loans. At a time when two-thirds of tenant farming families in Alabama moved each year, families in Gee’s Bend could remain on the land where most of their parents and grandparents had been born. Cultural tradi­tions like quiltmaking were nourished by these communities.

Martin Luther King, Jr. in Camden, Alabama, 1966. (Courtesy Bob Adelman Estate)

Dr. King Visits

In the early 1960s, in response to growing participation in the Civil Rights Movement, white officials in the county seat of Camden discontinued ferry service to Gee’s Bend, effectively isolating the community and cutting it off from basic services. Wilcox County Sheriff P.C. “Lummie” Jenkins reportedly said at the time, “We didn’t take away the ferry because they were Black; we closed it because they forgot they were Black.” Ferry service between Gee’s Bend and Camden would not be restored until 2006.

When Martin Luther King, Jr. carried his voting rights mission to Wilcox County in February 1965, African Americans comprised nearly 80 percent of the population, yet registration of eligible African American voters in Wilcox County was 0 percent. On the evening of Feb. 16, 1965, King made a trip across muddy, unpaved roads to Gee’s Bend, where he addressed a packed crowd of 300 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

“I come over here to Gee’s Bend tonight to tell you that you are somebody! I come over here tonight to tell you that you are God’s children. And that every man from a bass Black to a treble white is significant on God’s keyboard. Don’t let anybody make you feel that you don’t count … I want you to know that you are somebody, and you are as good as any white person in Wilcox County!”

Many in Gee’s Bend braved the threat of violence to march with King in Camden, including Aolar Mosely and her daughter Mary Lee Bendolph, who recalled him drinking from a whites-only fountain. “I never saw a Black person do a thing like that,” she told a reporter from the Los Angeles Times. “I was so glad.” Others, like Lucy Mingo and Estelle Witherspoon, joined King in the march from Selma to Montgomery on March 21-25. “No white man gonna tell me not to march,” Mingo declared. “Only make me march harder.”

At King’s public funeral following his assassination on April 4, 1968, his casket was drawn through the streets of Atlanta by two mules from Gee’s Bend.

The Freedom Quilting

On March 26, 1966, more than 60 quilters from Gee’s Bend, Alberta, and surrounding communities met in Camden’s Antioch Baptist Church to found the Freedom Quilting Bee (FQB). (Provided)

On March 26, 1966, more than 60 quilters from Gee’s Bend, Alberta, and surrounding communities met in Camden’s Antioch Baptist Church to found the Freedom Quilting Bee (FQB). One of the few Black women’s cooperatives in the United States, the FQB quickly grew into a robust organization, landing contracts with New York decorators and with Bloomingdale’s to produce made-to-order quilts, helping to inspire a national revival of interest in patchwork.

In 1969, the FQB acquired 23 acres of land on County Rd 29 in Alberta and built a 4,500-square-foot sewing center, allowing it to expand its offerings to include direct-to-consumer sales. The new building also allowed the FQB to extend services to its members and surrounding communities, such as daycare, an after-school tutoring program, and a summer reading program.

Beginning in 1972, the lifeblood of the FQB became a contract with Sears Roebuck & Co. to produce corduroy pillow covers, supplemented by sales to Bonwit Teller and Saks Fifth Avenue of easy-to-assemble, small-sized baby quilts. The Sears contract sustained the FQB for almost twenty years as the demand for quilts ebbed due to changes in fashion, automation, and competition from cheap, mass-produced foreign goods.

In its time, the FQB brought significant benefits to the area in the form of jobs and leadership opportunities for the community’s women. At its height, it had 150 members, making it one of the largest employers in the area. Nettie Pettway Young, whose work for the organization spanned five decades, recalled, “The Bee was the first business Black people in Wilcox owned. It was the first time I knew I was special, the first job I had—excusing cotton picking.”

For generations, the women of Gee’s Bend have been creating patchwork quilts by piecing together scraps of fabric and clothing in abstract designs that had never before been expressed on quilts. Their patterns and piecing styles were passed down over generations, surviving slavery and Jim Crow. Enlivened by a visual imagination that extends the expressive boundaries of the quilt genre, these astounding creations have expanded the realm of Black visual culture and opened a door to new understandings of American art and history.

In 2002, the seminal exhibition The Quilts of Gee’s Bend debuted at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, celebrating the artistic legacy of four generations of Gee’s Bend quiltmakers. Hailed by the New York Times during its display at New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art as “some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced,” the quilts were displayed at 11 other museums nationwide. Since this first exhibition, Gee’s Bend quilts have been exhibited in museums worldwide, including, most recently, at the Royal Academy of Arts in London and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark.

In 2016, Souls Grown Deep began a process of transferring artworks from its collection into the permanent collections of museums worldwide, with the goal of diversifying museum collections and securing the place of Black artists from the American South in the canon of American art history. Today, Gee’s Bend quilts are in the permanent collections of over 40 museums on three continents.

Some of the quilters and quilts will be in Birmingham on Saturday, March 29, from 4 p.m. to7 p.m., when the Airing of the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour, a three-city event series designed to celebrate the artistry and history of the Gee’s Bend Quilters, stops at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (520 16th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203). Click here to register for the event.

March Madness in the Magic City: Birmingham to Host Women’s Sweet 16; Elite 8 This Weekend

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Legacy Arena is shown at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham. (File)

By Thomas Ashworth | tashworth@al.com

March Madness is in the Magic City.

Eight teams will be in Birmingham for the Sweet 16 and the Elite Eight for the next rounds of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

All games at the Birmingham Regional will be held at Legacy Arena at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex.

Having the tournament in Birmingham is a culmination of a multi-year effort to secure major sporting events for the city, said Councilor Hunter Williams, Chair of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee.

“Any time we’re able to host a large-scale event like this in Birmingham, and pull it off in a safe and effective way, it’s a huge win. It has a snowball effect,” Williams said. “This helps us build our resume because we’re able to show that we have the capacity to host major events and show people a great time … Sports and tourism have become a big part of our local economy and we’re going to continue working with all our regional partners — the BJCC, the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, the County and others — to keep this momentum going.”

The first game in the Sweet 16 is set for Friday at 2:30 p.m., with the first rounds of games to carry through until Saturday.

The Elite Eight games will be on Sunday at 1 p.m. and Monday at 7 p.m.; all games in Birmingham will be broadcast on ESPN.

Here’s all the teams coming to Birmingham and what to know about every team in the field:

SOUTH CAROLINA

Conference: Southeastern

Seed: No. 1

Record: 32-3 overall, 15-1 SEC

How they got here: Defeated No. 16 Tennessee Tech (108-48) and No. 9 Indiana (64-53).

Did you know? This marks the 11th straight season South Carolina has advanced to the Sweet 16.

Sweet 16 matchup: No. 4 Maryland, Friday at 4 p.m.

MARYLAND

Conference: Big Ten

Seed: No. 4

Record: 26-7 overall, 13-5 Big Ten

How they got here: Defeated No. 13 Norfolk State (82-69) and No. 5 Alabama (111-108, 2OT).

Did you know? Maryland’s double-overtime victory against Alabama on Monday is the second-highest scoring game in the history of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

Sweet 16 matchup: No. 1 South Carolina, Friday at 4 p.m.

NORTH CAROLINA

Conference: Atlantic Coast

Seed: No. 3

Record: 29-7 overall, 13-5 ACC

How they got here: Defeated No. 14 Oregon State (70-49) and No. 6 West Virginia (58-47).

Did you know? While this marks North Carolina’s first trip to the Sweet 16 since 2022, this is the program’s 19th overall appearance since the first NCAA tournament.

Sweet 16 matchup: No. 2 Duke, Friday at 1:30 p.m.

DUKE

Conference: Atlantic Coast

Seed: No. 2

Record: 28-7 overall, 14-4 ACC

How they got here: Defeated No. 15 Lehigh (86-25) and No. 10 Oregon (77-73).

Did you know? Duke holds a 63-26 record in the NCAA tournament, with its win total ranking sixth among all Division I programs.

Sweet 16 matchup: No. 3 North Carolina, Friday at 1:30 p.m.

TEXAS

Conference: Southeastern

Seed: No. 1

Record: 33-3 overall, 15-1 SEC

How they got here: Defeated No. 16 William & Mary (105-61) and No. 8 Ohio State (65-48).

Did you know? This marks the fourth time in the five seasons under head coach Vic Schaefer that Texas has advanced to the Sweet 16; the Longhorns made the Elite Eight in the three seasons they advanced to the Sweet 16.

Sweet 16 matchup: No. 5 Tennessee, Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

TENNESSEE

Conference: Southeastern

Seed: No. 5

Record: 24-9 overall, 8-8 SEC

How they got here: Defeated No. 12 South Florida (101-66) and No. 4 Ohio State (82-67).

Did you know? Tennessee has appeared in 43 straight NCAA tournaments, which is the longest active streak and makes the Lady Volunteers the only team to appear in every edition of the NCAA tournament since the first one in 1982.

Sweet 16 matchup: No. 1 Texas, Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

NOTRE DAME

Conference: Atlantic Coast

Seed: No. 3

Record: 28-5 overall, 16-2 ACC

How they got here: Defeated No. 14 Stephen F. Austin (106-54) and No. 6 Michigan (76-55)

Did you know? Notre Dame leads all Division I teams in 3-point percentage, shooting 39.26% as a team from beyond the arc.

Sweet 16 matchup: No. 2 TCU, Saturday at noon

TCU

Conference: Big 12

Seed: No. 2

Record: 33-3 overall, 16-2 Big 12

How they got here: Defeated No. 15 Fairleigh Dickinson (73-51) and No. 7 Louisville (85-70).

Did you know? TCU will make its first Sweet 16 appearance in program history following a victory over Louisville in the second round of the tournament.

Sweet 16 matchup: No. 3 Notre Dame, Saturday at noon

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS

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First Tee Birmingham program locations include Highland Park Golf Course: and Roebuck Golf Course. (Provided)

By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times

CELEBRATE WOMEN’S MONTH… a few more days!!!

TODAY…

**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!

**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

**3rd THURSDAY at the Nick with RAMBLIN’ RICKY TATE at The Nick.

**ANDREW MONTANA with DREW WHITE at the Nick Rocks.

**MSSV (MIKE BAGGETTA + STEPHEN HODGES + MIKE WATT) with MIGHTY MENACE at Saturn.

**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

**EVERY THURSDAY- THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS, 7 p.m. at Platinum of Birmingham with DJ Slugga.

**ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.

**FILM at Sidewalk Film.

**KARAOKE, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

**JR PARKS (ALL THEM WITCHES) & MYNOLIA at the Upstairs at Avondale.

FRIDAY…

IT IS Friday…the weekend starts…

**PATTERSON HOOD with LYDIA LOVELESS at Saturn.

**ANALOG DAYDREAM with LEFT HAND HOTDOG at The Nick.

**FRIDAY NIGHT LATE NIGHTS at the Nick with ADOBO, STOVY and Slab.Works featuring KICK DOSE at The Nick.

**WILDER WOODS – THE CURIOSO TOUR with HAFFWAY at Iron City.

**LATE NIGHT FRIDAYS with DJ JACK BAMA at The Nick Rocks.

**GOOD PEOPLE & GOOD MUSIC WITH GOOD PEOPLE BREWING at Dave’s, 6 p.m. at Dave’s Pub.

**EMERIE JAYNE with KACE BELL – the Upstairs at Avondale.

SATURDAY…

**KARAOKE SATURDAYS, 3 p.m. at 3605 Gray Avenue, Adamsville, with the ALL-EN ONE BBQ with Chef Randy ”Dee” Allen and The Lovely LaToria at the 7 Angels Coffee & Smoothie Café.

**RITUAL DFW- GHOST TRIBUTE at the Nick.

**LATE NIGHT at The Nick with R.1.Y.T.

**JESSICA PRATT at Saturn.

**EXPLOSIONS INTO THE SKY- THE END TOUR WITH SUPPORT FROM BULGING at Iron City.

**AARON LEWIS – AMERICAN AS IT GETS TOUR at the Avondale Brewing Co.

SUNDAY…

**SINGO BINGO EVERY SUNDAY, 1 p.m. at Cahaba Brewing Company.

**EASE BACK 4th SUNDAYS, 5 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

**THE DRIFTERS AND CORNELL GUNTER’S COASTERS at the UAB Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center.

**SAMOHT at The Nick.

MONDAY…

**BIRMINGHAM BANDSTAND at the Nick.

**THE MOTH BIRMINGHAM STORY SLAM: BEEF at Saturn.

TUESDAY…

**JOSE CARR EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT at True Story Brewing.

**WEDNESDAY 13 with STITCHED UP HEART, DEAD RABBITS, I YA TOYAH at Saturn.

**SUPERSTAR KARAOKE EVERY TUESDAY at The Nick.

**FRED ARMISEN – COMEDY FOR MUSICIANS BUT EVERYOINE IS WELCOME at Iron City.

WEDNESDAY…

**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.

**ELLIS BULLARD at The Nick.

**EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT with SUNDROP at The Nick.

**SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS with THE YELLOW DANDIES, TWHAT + FAWN at Saturn.

NEXT THURSDAY…

**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!

**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

**3rd THURSDAY at the Nick with RAMBLIN’ RICKY TATE at The Nick.

**FREE EVENT: MOVIE TRIVIA NIGHT with DAVID A.SMITH at Saturn.

NEXT FRIDAY…

**MILK & HONEY at Saturn.

**PALO BREA with SHAHEED & DJ SUPREME at the Nick.

**BLOOD AND EARL, KAMIKAZE ZOMBIE at The Nick.

**MACHINE FUNK – TRIBUTE TO WIDESPREAD PANIC at Avondale Brewing Co.

NEWS TO KNOW AND USE…

**18th ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL is Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The Japan-America Society of Alabama will host it. There will be performances, music food, crafts, arts and more. FREE.

FOR OPERA LOVERS…

**THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK – Opera Birmingham is bringing one of the 20th Century’s best stories to life on April 5th, at 8 p.m. and April 6th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Dorothy Jemison Theater at ASFA. The production will feature Birmingham’s own Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh as Anne and Lester will serve as the musical director.

FOR ART LOVERS…

**BLUE TAPE ART SHOW AT LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE is April 6th at 5-7 p.m. in the Ethel Hall Building on the Bessemer Campus. Graphic illustrations created in blue tape will be on display at the building.  It is a free event that is opened to the public. If you are looking for fresh talent and more, then industry professionals are encouraged to attend and meet with the Graphic Art Communications students and instructor. For more, contact 205-222-1890 or rswilliams@lawsonstte.edu.

FOR BALLET LOVERS – UNBOUND – A SERIES OF EVER-EVOLVING PERFORMANCES is April 16-18 at the Opera Ballet, 2726 First Avenue South. UNDER THE LIGHTS is a Johnny Cash Ballet and is a Christopher Stuart’s tribute to the legendary Man in Black. Stuart is the Alabama Ballet Artistic Director. Alabama Ballet invites you to attend the unforgettable fusion of movement and music in Unbound: A Mixed Repertoire Performance, an season finale featuring two groundbreaking works.  This is a World Premiere by James Whiteside, an internationally renowned dancer and choreographer who created it exclusively for Alabama Ballet.

FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS, LOVERS OF SPRING AND MORE…

**SPRING FESTIVAL is April 13, 1 – 4 p.m. at the Railroad Park. Visit with the Easter Bunny, food trucks and more. FREE.

**LIFEGUARD RECRUITMENT – Hiring Certified Lifeguards and will certify Non-certified lifeguards. For more, Contact 205-254-2189 or 205-254-2391.

**FIRST TEE BIRMINGHAM – Programming has started for ages 7-18 with no golf experience needed. Youth can learn experiences that combine character development and golf. Program locations and Days include Highland Park Golf Course: Monday – Wednesday, Roebuck Golf Course: Monday – Thursday and PGA Tour Superstore- Saturday. Kids are paired with others their age to develop skills. For more got and register at firstteebirmingham.org.

**ART PLAY SPRING FAMILY DAY is May 10 at 1-4 p.m. Register at www.alysstephens.org/events/spring-family-day/

FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH…

**SMALL MAGIC FAMILY PROGRAM is for ages 0-4 years and is free for families living or working in Jefferson County. One class per week for 8 weeks, receive books, educational toys and a $75 gift card. Sessions are on Zoom and In-Person. For more, Glorious Bates, 205-502-4406 and glorious@smallmagic.org OR Nora Samayaa, 205-538-3379, andnora@smallmagic.org. Discover how you can positively influence your child’s development and build their future from the beginning.

**KITES 4 KIDS, April 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Vulcan Park. There will be kite flying, sweet treats, family fun, community connection resources and support during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

**YWCA: CREW 2025 – Teen Enrichment Program is June 9 – July 11, 9 a.m. – 1p.m. For more, contact FRC@ywcabham.org.

**GIRLS MENTORING through May 2025. For more, 205-949-5550.

**STEM FAIR FOR GIRLS in grades 6 – 12 with hands-on demonstration, breakout sessions and panels of female stem experts on April 5, 9 – 11:30 a.m. by GirlSpring. For more, go to girlspring.com.

**GIRLS ASPIRING WITH A PURPOSE POPCORN FUNDRAISER, TODAY through MONDAY. For more, contact GapGirlsAlabama.org.

FOR HBCU LOVERS AND SCHOLARSHIPS…

**SIPS & SOUNDS, April 4, 7-11 p.m. at the Birmingham Museum of Art with live music, light bites & cocktails and sounds by A Fly Guy and a special performance by CARL THOMAS. For more, hbcuspringcoming.com.

**SCHOOL DAZE BIRMINGHAM, April 5, 12 – 5 p.m. at Avondale Brewing Co with music by A Fly Guy, Food trucks, vendors and photo ops and a live performance by TEEDRA MOSES. For more, hbcuspringcoming.com.

**THE OLLIE MAE ROBINSON SCHOLSHIP. Submit your application by March31 at bit.ly/omrscholatship25. .

**EDUCATION SUNDAY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY is a Worship Center Christian Church Scholarship open to high school seniors only where (3) scholarships will be be awarded. Deadline is April 18th. Formore.nextgen@theworshipcentercc.org.

MORE FOR YOUTH…

**BE EMPOWERED POETRY CONTEST is open to girls 13-18 in Birmingham. Deadline is April 1. This is collaboration between GirlSpring and See Jane Write, LLC.

**VOCABBY’S WORLD is May 3, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at West Center Street School Auditorium in Woodland Park for families with children 0-5 years is for little ones to learn new vocabulary words through the arts. FREE

**KMARIE KITCHEN SUMMER COOKING CLASSES will help create memories through meals by teaching the next generation how to cook. For more 765-278-9494 or kmadams05@yahoo.com.

**ANYTOWN ALABAMA TEEN LEADERSHIP 2025 is a one-week residential summer leadership summit for current 9 -12 grades. Students learn how to respond to real life situations with kindness and respect, engaging in open and supportive dialogue and building inclusive communities while have a ton of fun. Register by March 31 (Early Application). Final Application Deadline is May 30.

**SHE’S INTO STEM: STEM FAIR FOR GIRLS– Hear from a panel of female stem experts on April 5, 9 – 11:30 a.m. with hands-on demonstrations and breakout sessions for girls, grades 6-12. www.girlspring.com FREE.

**YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP – Register for the Jaylyn Sherrod Will and Skill Youth Basketball Camp, Saturday, 9 – 12 p.m. for ages 11-17, boys and girls at the Ramsay IB high School, 1800 13th Avenue South.

**SPRING FESTIVAL, April 13, Railroad Park, 1-4 p.m., complete firth a visit from the Easter Bunn, food trucks and more. FREE!

**2025 KIDS & JOBS PROMO TOUR – Calling All Birmingham Residents Area residents, Middle and High Schools, Birmingham Area Colleges and Universities, Community Organizations and others. The purpose of the Kids and Jobs tour is to allow the City of Birmingham Department of Youth Services to present pertinent information.

**2025 KIDS AND JOBS PROGRAM – The program ha two components to serve participants: EXPOSURE (age 14-15) Participating students will receive their first exposure to the workforce while earning an income, proving deserving Birmingham youth with valuable opportunities for professional growth. EXECUTIVE (ages 16-24) Participating students will have the chance to earn an income while experiencing professional development opportunities, gain valuable workforce experience and nurture essential skills crucial for a successful career. Eligible participants must meet the requirements including live with in the city limits of Birmingham, Possess a minimum 2.0 GPA, Must be least 14 years of age and not exceed age 24 by Jnue11th. Must be committed to work from June 9th – July 11, 2025. Applications are available at www.bhamyouthfirst.org/ For more call (205)320-0879 or email dyskidsandjobs@birmingham.al.gov.

FOR BUSINESS LOVERS…

**KIDS & JOBS SUMMER 2025 PROGRAM PARTNER COMPONENT – Empower your business or organization to host a Kids and Jobs Intern(s) this summer. The City of Birmingham will pay for the wages of hosting interns at your site. Visit www.BhamYouthFirst,gov to submit a Program Partner application!

FOR FINANCIAL ADVICE…

**APRIL 1 – CENTRAL ALABAMA REDEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE is hosting a PNC Financial Literacy Workshop: Small Businesses and Financials Emergencies event at 6516 Aaron Aronov Drive in Fairfield. Register.

FOR YOUR HEALTH…

**4TH ANNUAL MELANIN MALA COMMUNITY YOGA Project is May 18 at the East Lake Park. For more, go to: theblkyogitribe.org

AT VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM…

**MAY 16 – FROM STEEL TO STAGE: BIRMINGHAM’S THEATRE HISTORY.

**JULY 18 – IRON BOWL TO STALLIONS: ALABAMA’S FOOTBALL OBSESSION.

**NOVEMBER 6 – BREWING UP HISTORY: BIRMINGHAM’S CRAFT BEER & SPIRITS SCENE.

AT UAB…

**SUNDAY – THE DRIFTERS and CORNELL GUNTERS COASTERS, 7 p.m.

**APRIL 12 – SCHOLARSHIP RUN, starts at 8 a.m.

(For more info and details on events, call 205-975-8858 or go to: AlysStephens.org.)

MENTAL HEALTH MONDAYS…

**APRIL 21 – STORIES FROM THE STAGE – Creating Community and Connection through Artistic Expression with “FROM WHERE I SIT” by Suzanne Costello

**MAY 19 – MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING: A CONVERSATION WITH DONNA DUKE-POPE (For more and to register go to, AlysStephens.org and questions, email: artsinmedicine@uab.edu.)

COMING…

**JUNE 24 – DAVE MATTHEWS at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater.

Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time. People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send your contact info with your events, your things of interest and more to: gwenderu@yahoo.com AND thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com. (If you are ever interested in advertising and have a budget, contact me, let’s talk about it and discuss options.)

 

Women’s History Spotlight: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

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Birmingham Times
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On Feb. 25, 2022 former United States President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson to become the first female of African American descent to be nominated as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States of America. On June 30, 2022, Jackson was sworn into the office and became the first Black woman and first former federal public defender to serve on the U. S. Supreme Court.

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Let’s trace her steps to this prestigious position. She was born in Washington D. C. on Sept. 14, 1970. Her family moved to Miami, Florida where she grew up. Both of her parents were teachers. Later her father, Johnny Brown, attended and graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and became chief attorney for the Miami Dade County School Board. Her mother, Ellery, was the school principal at the New World School of the Arts in Miami. One of her uncles, Calvin Ross, served as the police chief of the Miami Police Department.

She had a very solid foundation as she grew up. She attended Miami Palmetto Senior High School. Here she distinguished herself as a great debater, winning the national oratory title at the National Catholic Forensic League championship held in New Orleans during her senior year. She was quoted saying “that I can say without hesitation that was the one activity that best prepared me for future success in law and in life.” In her senior yearbook, her career aspirations were quoted as her saying that she wanted “to go into law and eventually have a judicial appointment.”

She envisioned her future and spoke it into existence along with much hard work.  Jackson received her undergraduate and legal education at Harvard University. It was here she served as an editor of the Harvard Law Review and clerked for Justice Stephen Breyer, whose seat she later assumed on the Supreme Court.

From 2010 to 2014, Jackson served as the vice chairwoman of the United States Sentencing Commission. In 2013, she was appointed by former President Barack Obama to serve as the district judge for the United States Court for the District of Columbia. Former President Joe Biden raised her position to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 2021, where she served until 2022. Jackson served as a Harvard Board of Overseers member from 2016 to 2022.

In 1996, Jackson married Patrick Graves Jackson who is a surgeon she met at Harvard. He is a descendant of the Continental Congress delegate Jonathan Jackson and is related to the former U. S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. They are the proud parents of two daughters.

In 2017, Jackson is quoted in a speech saying, “I am fairly certain that if you traced my family lineage back past my grandparents – who were raised in Georgia, by the way – you would find that my ancestors were slaves on both sides.”

This honorable Black woman has the tremendous job and responsibilities to Keep an Eye on Safety for all American by ruling on legally appealed cases to determine if they are aligned with our nation’s constitution.

“Dear switch boys … Governor Ivey signed a law today that makes possessing a Glock switch illegal … you can receive up to 10 years in prison.”

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Birmingham Times
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BIRMINGHAM MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN WARNING USERS OF GLOCK SWITCHES THAT A NEW STATE LAW TRIGGERS NEW REWARDS OFFERED FOR THEIR ARREST; AL.COM/BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, MARCH 22.

March 27, 2025

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By multiple measures, the Birmingham area has seen dramatic declines in unemployment since the pandemic. (Adobe Stock)

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Employment

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CARETAKER POSITION

 

Are you OVER the clinical atmosphere of traditional nursing homes? Are you TIRED of being overworked and have an insane patient load? Do you want to get back your passion in compassion? If you are reliable and have a positive attitude, then you may be a good fit to take care of my beautiful Mother. Schedule is 5 days a week and 5 hours per day. Salary is $30/hr. Apply by contacting me via email at Ronnie (rknighitx2@gmail.com) for more info.

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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Parking and Transportation Manager

 

BJCC, is recruiting for a Parking and Transportation Manager for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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Director of Guest and Premium Services  

 

BJCC is recruiting for a 1) 1. Event Manager: City Walk BHAM and 2. Real Estate Property Manager for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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Job Posting: Premium Services Manager

 

BJCC is recruiting for a 1) 1. Job Posting: Premium Services Manager for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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Dog Park Attendant Part time

 

BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) Dog Park Attendant Part time, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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Systems and Network Administrator

 

BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) 1. : Systems and Network Administrator for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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LEGAL

 

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

OF JEFFERSON COUNTY ALABAMA

Wilmington Savings Fund                                 )

Society, FSB,                                                        )

Plaintiff,                                                   )     CASE NO. 01-CV-2024-904946.00

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Jessica Moore and Kayla Wilson                      )

Defendant(s)                                            )

) PUBLICATION NOTICE

 

To: Jessica Moore and Kayla Wilson
Last Known Address 1541 Dennison Ave, Birmingham, AL 35211

 

You are hereby notified that filed a Complaint for Ejectment on in the Jefferson County Circuit Court against Jessica Moore and Kayla Wilson (“Defendants”). Numerous attempts to locate the Defendants for service of process have been unsuccessful.

This notice is to run for four consecutive weeks. You are hereby notified that you must answer the complaint by the 30th day of March 2025, which is 30 days from the last date of publication or default judgment may be entered against you for not answering.

 

DONE and ORDERED this 28th day of February 2025.

 

/s/ PAT BALLARD CIRCUIT JUDGE

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-90604

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:     CHRISTY STINSON; ESTATE OF RICHARD TEEN MOORE; ESTATE OF ANN STINSON; WILLIAM STINSON; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

TAKE NOTICE that on November 14, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

Lot 5, in Block 3, in the Survey of Springfield Addition to West End, as shown by map recorded in Volume 15, at Page 86, records of Maps of Surveys in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

 

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2022028716 as follows: LOT 5 BLK 3 SPRINGFIELD ADD TO WEST END

 

and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-17-1-016-006.000

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 16, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900440

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:     CRAIG CARNELL; COOK-COBRA COMPANY, INC.; AARON HUMPHREYS; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

TAKE NOTICE that on February 3, 2025, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

The West Half of Lot 11, in Block 10, according to the survey of Melville Court Survey, as recorded in Map Book 16, Page 28, in the Office of the Judge of Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

 

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2019042856 as follows: W 1/2 of Lot 11 BLK 10 Melville Court

 

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-27-1-022-012.000

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 16, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900560

 

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:     STATE OF ALBAMA ELIZABETH S. POWELL THE WIFE OF/AND HARVEY A. POWELL, JR. AND THEIR HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, HERBERT E. PAGEL, AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED JT. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, JEFFERSON COUNTY ALABAMA CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA AND ANY AND ALL PTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS CLAIMANTS OR INTERESTED PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT TITLE, ESTATE, LEIN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN,

 

The  Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on February 11, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on March 11, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on April 17, 2025, at 11:15 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 340, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:

Property Address: 2630 17th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 352058

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-32-4-017-005.000 a/k/a 0122003240170050000000

Legal Description:  Lots 6, Block A, according to the Survey of Shadyside Park Addition to Birmingham as recorded in Map Book 13, Page 31, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, a/k/a LOT 6 BLK SHADY SIDE PARK ADD TO BIHAM LYING S OF I-59.

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975 et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE FIVE-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900567

 

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO:     STATE OF ALABAMA, ELLA FREEMAN BOWDEN AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, (DECEASED), HERBERT E. PAGEL AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA AND ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS, CLAIMANTS OR INTERESTED PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTAGE, LEIN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN,

 

The  Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on February 12, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on March 11, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on May 5, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 340, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:

Property Address: 2626 17th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-32-4-017-004.000 a/k/a 0122003240170040000000

Legal Description:  Lot 5, Block A, according to the Survey of Shadyside Park Addition to Birmingham as recorded in Map Book 13, Page 31, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, a/k/a LOT 5 BLK A SHADY SIDE PARK ADD TO BIHAM LYING S OF I-59.

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975 et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE FIVE-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900534

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:     CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, BAMA LTD, INC., RESIDENTIAL FUNDING CORPORTATION, J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; AND ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS, CLAIMANTS OR INTERESTED PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN,

 

The  Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on February 10, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on March 11, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on April 17, 2025, at 11:15 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 340, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:

Property Address: 1936 Clover Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35214

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-21-2-002-030.000 a/k/a 012200212002030000000

Legal Description:  Lots 27, Block 4, according to the Survey of Shadyside Park Addition to Birmingham as recorded in Map Book 163, Page 11, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, a/k/a LOT 27 BLK 4 PHASE 1 4TH SECT HUNTINGTON HILLS 1ST ADD 163/81

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975 et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE FIVE-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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CASE NO. CV-2025-900880.00

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      ALISON LEA KETCHAM and LISA LYNN LARGE, as heirs of E. RAY LARGE; PAMELA J. PARSONS, as heir of STANFORD J. SKINNER; STANFORD J. SKINNER and unknown heirs of STANFORD J. SKINNER; E. RAY LARGE; DALE CORLEY and unknown heirs of DALE CORLEY; JAMES M. COOKE and unknown heirs of JAMES M. COOKE; ROSEMARY COOKE and unknown heirs of ROSEMARY COOKE; JAMES M. COOKE, JR.; MYRA LEIGH GERONTAKIS; JOHN MORGAN COOKE; JAMES W. CONRAD, III, as Trustee; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on March 7, 2025, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

Property Address:       2104 18th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:      01-22-00-23-4-031-002.000

 

Legal Description:      Lot 2, in Block 11, according to the map and survey of E. A. Westbrook as recorded in Map Book 74, Page 356, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2019111476 as follows: LOT 2 BLK 11 E A WESTBROOK 74/356)

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 30, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:30 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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CASE NO. CV-2025-900876.00

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      HENRY D. MARTIN and unknown heirs of HENRY D. MARTIN; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROSCOE WHISENANT; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROOSEVELT WHISENANT; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ETHEL WHISENANT; ROOSEVELT WHISENANT, III and unknown heirs of ROOSEVELT WHISENANT, III; PATRICIA WHISENANT BOWEN and unknown heirs of PATRICIA WHISENANT BOWEN; REPUBLIC FINANCE; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on March 7, 2025, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

Property Address:       3401 33rd Terrace North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:      01-22-00-13-4-001-007.000

 

Legal Description:      Lots 11 and 12, Block 1, according to the Survey of Douglasville, as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 119, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2022101000 as follows: LOTS 11+12 BLK 1 DOUGLASVILLE)

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for July 21, 2025, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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CASE NO. CV-2025-900875.00

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      ANGELA WELLS, individually and as heir of GWENDOLYN ADAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GWENDOLYN ADAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LAWRENCE ADAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVELYN ADAMS; HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY FOR MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on March 7, 2025, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

Property Address:       4762 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:      01-23-00-28-2-038-008.000

 

Legal Description:      SW ½ of Lot 29, in Block 4, in the survey of F.M. Wood, as recorded in Deed Book 71, Page 367, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2017023617 as follows: SW ½ LOT 29 BLK 4 F M WOOD)

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 30, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:30 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-900062

 

SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:     HEIRS OF ALPHONSO RIGGS, DECEASED; JOHNNIE LEVERT, DECEASED; JACKIE MCSWAIN, DECEASED; ESTELLA RIGGS; VANESSA DEDRICK; FREDDIE MEISTER; CALVIN RIGGS, DECEASED; ALHONSO RIGGS JR. DECEASED; JANEL MAYER; PORTIA COLEMAN BROWN; LARRY A. RIGGS, JR. DECEASED; ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-IRS; ROYAL FURNITURE COMPANY, INC; J.T. SMALLWOOD; JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; LATONYA RIGGS JONES; TARA LASHONE RIGGS; SHAWNDA MICMILLAN; LILIAN DECENA RIGGS; ANTHONY LEVERT; ANTONIO LANIER LEVERT; JOYCELYN DIONE LEVERT STARR; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

TAKE NOTICE that on January 5, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

That part of Lot 3, in Block 3, according to the survey of the property of J.M. Ware, as recorded in Deed Record Volume 158, page 131, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, more particularly  described as follows: Begin on the  westerly line of 12th Street as shown by the said plat at most southerly and easterly comer of said Lot 3: run thence southwesterly along the southeasterly lines of said Lot 3 for a distance of 100 feet; run thence northwesterly and parallel with the westerly line of 12th Street for a distance of 50 feet; run thence northeasterly and parallel with the southeasterly line of said Lot 3 for a distance of 100 feet to a point on the westerly line of 12th Street; run thence southeasterly along 12th Street for a distance of 50 feet to the Point of Beginning a/k/a SE 50 FT of NE 100 FT of LOT 3 BLK 3 JM WARE

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in Room 340, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard North, Jefferson County Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Greer B. Mallette, Christian & Small, LLP 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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Notice of Completion

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given

that Williford Orman Construction LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Construction) of  New Softball Facility for Vincent High School at Vincent, AL for the State of Alabama and the County of Shelby, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates Architects PC

 

 

 

Williford Orman Construction LLC

(Contractor)

 

 

PO Box 1985, Pelham, AL 35124

(Business Address)

 

BT3/20/2025

 

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Notice of Completion

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended notice is hereby given that Willoughby Contracting Co., Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of Titusville Community Project P.04134, 2nd St S, 3rd Ave S,3rd St S, Kappa Ave S, 1st Ave/Way S, 4th Ave S, Omega St S, Delta St S, Gamma St S, and Alpha St S for the State of Alabama and Jefferson County, City of Birmingham and the Birmingham Water Works, owner, and have made request for the final settlement of said contract.  All persons having any claim for labor, material, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Birmingham Water Works board (Architect/Engineer)

Willoughby Contracting Co., Inc.

Contractor

2550 Cone Drive

Birmingham, Al 35217

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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Notice of Completion

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given

that Williford Orman Construction LLC Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of New Monumental Sign for Tarrant Intermediate and High School for the State of Alabama and the County of Tarrant. Owner(s) and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates Architects PC

 

 

            Williford Orman Construction LLC  

(Contractor)

 

 

______PO Box 1985, Pelham, AL 35124     

(Business Address)

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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Notice of Completion

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given

that Ingle Demolition & Salvage, Inc. Contractor, has completed the Contract for Alteration of 900 13th St South, Birmingham, AL 35294 for the State of Alabama and the (County) (City) of Birmingham. Owner(s) and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Associated Space Design Inc. at 5404 S Seventh Court, Birmingham, AL 35212.

 

 

            Ingle Demolition & Salvage, Inc

(Contractor)

 

 

                                                                                   3700 Old Jasper Hwy, Adamsville, AL 35005

(Business Address)

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

 

ITB 49-25 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY, MAINTENANCE AND TESTING”

 

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL

Bids will be received by the Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D., C.P.M. , until 4:00 PM (CST) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

 

All Solicitation information including forms, and          specifications            are      available           for download    free     of               charge                        at https://jeffcobids.jccal.org/Search.aspx Interested     parties must               meet   bidder requirements and qualifications as specified in the bid documents on or before the date that the bids are due.

 

A bid bond will be required in the amount not less than 5% of the estimated cost, but not to exceed $10,000.

 

All questions must be submitted in writing to procurementservices@jccal.org. attention Valerie Henderson.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on March 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Suite 22 – Ground Floor of the Jefferson County Main Courthouse. For special accommodation please call 205-325-5381.

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

 

 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) No. P25017

Project Management Services

 

AGENCY CONTACT PERSON Darryl Grayson, Procurement Analyst

Telephone: (205)521-0611

E-mail: dgrayson@habd.net

TDD/TTY: 800-548-2546
HOW TO OBTAIN THE RFP DOCUMENTS ON THE EPROCUREMENT MARKETPLACE 1.  Access ha.internationaleprocurement.com (no “www”).

2.  Click on the “Login” button in the upper left side.

3.  Follow the listed directions.

4.  If you have any problems in accessing or registering on the Marketplace, please call customer support at (866)526-9266.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE Friday March 21, 2025, 11:00 AM
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS Monday March 31, 2025, 2:00 PM CT
BID SUBMITTAL RETURN DEADLINE Friday April 11, 2025, 2:00 PM CT

1826 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233
 

[Section 3, Minority- and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to respond]

 

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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Invitation to Bid

 

The Birmingham Airport Authority (BAA) in Birmingham, AL, is accepting sealed bids for the above referenced item. Sealed bids should be plainly marked and will be received at:

Ed Seoane

Birmingham Airport Authority

5900 Messer Airport Highway

Birmingham, AL 35212

Until 2:00 PM CST, Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at which time bids will be opened at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and read aloud. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. The BAA highly recommends hand or courier delivery of bids to the BAA front office located at the southern end of the terminal building on the lower level. Please visit https://www.flybirmingham.com/procurement/ to obtain a copy of the Invitation to Bid, which contains additional critical information.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

  • A Base Bid which includes the relocation of a 2,000-foot-long section of Taxiway H, with all associated electrical, grading, and drainage improvements along with new pavement markings and final site restoration.

 

  • A Bid Alternate #1 which includes the milling and asphalt strengthening overlay of the remaining 3,200-feet of Taxiway H, with all associated grading, drainage, and electrical improvements along with new pavement markings and final site restoration.

 

  • A Bid Alternate #2 which includes the replacement of the Taxiway H Edge Lighting system with new LED light fixtures and associated components.

 

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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Sale of Abandoned Motor vehicles

 

  1. 2011 Chevy Impala 2G1WG5EK7B1327069

2002 Ford 1FBSS31L52HA63939

1998 Cadillac 1G6KD54Y5WU763355

2008 Nissan 1N4BL21E48C154541

2015 Chevrolet 1G1JC5SHOF4159302

2015 Chevy 1G1PE5SB3F7126874

2005 Pontiac 2G2WP522251287505

2019 Dodge 2C3CDXBG4KH653244

2011 Buick 2G4GS5EC3B9199719

10.2012 Cruze 1G1PG5SC9C7252395

2002 Honda JHLRD68462C010994

2002 Kia KNDUP131226289194

 

To be sold on the 28 day of April 2025 at 11:00 am at 1800 Wreckers 130 3rd  Ave No Birmingham AL 35204

 

 

 

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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ABANDONDED VEHICLE 

Vehicles listed have been declared abandoned & will be sold at public auction, May 7th, 2025 @2PM

VIN: JTDDR32T0137586 : 2002 TOYAT0 CELICA

VIN: JHMCD5643SC005279 : 1995 HONDA ACCORD

VIN: 2C3CDXCT4DH693631 : 2013 DODGE CHARGER

VIN: JT3GN86R5W0083622 : 1998 TOYATO 4 RUNNER

VIN: 1G6DZ67A880210675 : 2008 CADILLAC STS

MAY 7TH 2025 AUCTION LOCATION

HILLS DEALS LLC

1315 15TH AVE N, BESSEMER AL 35023

(205) 453-2340  HILLSDEALSLLC@GMAIL.COM

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for an IDIQ Work Order Agreement for Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection Project # ENG-2025-002. Bids will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until April 11, 2025, 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be time-stamped at the time of arrival. Bids will then be publicly opened and read in Suite 220 Conference Room beginning at 2:00 pm. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that the bid is in the possession of the City Engineer on or before time set for opening. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids can be dropped into the bid box located in Room 220 City Hall, hand-delivered to the City Engineer in Room 220 of City Hall or brought to the bid opening.

 

This Contract is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to perform an undetermined number of storm sewer cleanings and CCTV inspections at various undetermined locations, as needed, for smaller projects or to meet emergency needs. A master agreement will be awarded to the Contractor, and a separate work order will be issued to the Contractor for each specific assigned location on an as-needed basis. These work orders will reflect minor system cleaning needs, evaluations, and/or inspections that typically need to be responded to and completed quickly.

 

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 3:00 pm (CST) in Conference Room 220 City Hall.

 

The bidder will base its bid amount on the unit prices and the estimated quantities set forth in the Form of Proposal, which will only be used for the purpose of the comparison and evaluation of bids. The contract term will be for one (1) year. The value of the contract shall not exceed $250,000.

 

Bid documents are open to public inspection at the Office of the City Engineer in the Department of Capital Projects — Suite 220 of City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Bid documents may be viewed and purchased through the City of Birmingham online plans room site at https://www.birminghamplanroom.com/ under the project name STORM SEWER CLEANING AND CCTV INSPECTION WORK ORDER IDIQ CONTRACT. Any cost for reproduction shall be the responsibility of bidders. Prospective bidders are advised to check their source of bid documents frequently for any addenda to the bid documents. It is the bidder’s responsibility to bid on the correct set of bid documents.

 

Bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank, or a bid bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in the State of Alabama, in an amount equal to 5% of the bid (subject to maximum of $10,000) and payable to the City of Birmingham. Bid bonds of the three (3) lowest bidders will be held for a period of ninety (90) days unless bidders agree, in writing, to a longer period of time. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of the bids for a period of ninety (90) days.

 

A performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount and a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount will be required of the successful bidder during the award process. Said bonds shall be executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in the State of Alabama.

 

Liability insurance certificates shall be required of the successful bidder during the award process and such certificates shall list the City of Birmingham, its officials, agents, and employees as additional named insured.

 

Only bids submitted by General Contractors licensed in the State of Alabama in accordance with Alabama Code Chapter 8, Title 34 (inclusive) will be considered.

 

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “STORM SEWER CLEANING AND CCTV INSPECTION WORK ORDER CONTRACT” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope his or her State of Alabama general contractor’s license number as well as the name of the company submitting the bid.

 

The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) the Form of Proposal, (2) Sales Tax Attachment (3) the Authorization to execute the Form of proposal, (4) fully executed bid bond or certified check, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C, and D and (6) a copy of the Contractor’s State of Alabama General Contractor’s License, (7) a current City of Birmingham Business License and (8) E-verify documentation.

 

This project is subject to the requirements of the Birmingham Plan-Construction Industry Program, which is designed to encourage the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“MBE/DBE”) in City of Birmingham construction projects. The program is administered by the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) which establishes a system of floating MBE/DBE goals which may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be less than the historical participation of MBE/DBE’s in construction projects of the City and its agencies.

 

Special attention is called to the requirement of all bidders to identify trades and activities for which it will solicit and accept bids from potential MBE/DBE subcontractors. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) to request a list of potential subcontractors and submit the required MBE/DBE forms by contacting the Executive Director, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority at 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222; telephone (205) 324-6202 or info@bcia1.org.

 

As a matter of public policy, the City of Birmingham agrees to make opportunities available to the maximum extent possible, to actively include Historically Underutilized Business Enterprises (HUBE’s) such as architectural firms, engineering firms, investment banking firms, other professional consultant services providers, and construction contractors as part of business, economic and community revitalization programs.

 

The City of Birmingham reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid.

 

Jesse Miller, PE

City Engineer

 

BT3/27/2025

 

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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

 from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

Pre-qualification submittals will be received by UAB PM Darren Kruty on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35294. The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at dkruty@uabmc.edu and cc’d to tclark@pooleandcompany.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.

UAB HSROC LINEAR ACCELERATOR REPLACEMENT WOMEN & INFANTS CENTER

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

UAB PROJECT NO. # H245025

 

  1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of work includes replacement of a linear accelerator and associated equipment, which includes modifying Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing as required. The project will be performed in an occupied hospital and is located on the 1st Floor of the UAB Women & Infants Center, so particular and specific care will be required to limit disturbances, coordinate shutdowns, and follow strict Infection Control and Interim Life Safety Measures (ICRA/ILSM) requirements for the protection of patients, family and staff. Adjacent spaces are sensitive to noise, vibrations, and dust and will require implementation of measures to mitigate these issues. General Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified must have demonstrable knowledge and experience as a General Contractor (not as CM) with similar Imaging and Operating Room projects completed in an operating Hospital clinical environment, and must demonstrate experience with the implementation, monitoring and management of Infection Control Measures and Interim Life Safety Measures as a General Contractor on similar projects. The UAB Women & Infants Center location is 1700 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233.

  1. PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prime General Contractor’s bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.

Only Prime Contractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project.

Prospective Bidder’s Pre-

qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 2:00pm local time on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after which no further requests will be considered.      

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request sent by email or scanned into an email to tclark@pooleandcompany.com.

 

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor and subcontractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, on or about April 15, 2025.

 

The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, or abandon or extend the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.

 

Progress Design and Construction Documents:

 

Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location:

Architect:

POOLE & COMPANY ARCHITECTS, PC 1827 1st AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 100

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

(205) 326-2206

(205) 326-2201

tclark@pooleandcompany.com

  1. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS

Documents:

Bid documents will be available on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, 3000 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233; at the Construct Connect Plan Room, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30092; and at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, 3600 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222.

Bonds:

A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Bids:

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2- 12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). Bids will be received until Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:00pm local time at the 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233.

Bid proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Darren Kruty, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, bid proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed bid proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All bid proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, will be returned unopened.

 

Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders:

Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, nonresident prime contractor bidders must accompany any written bid documents with a written opinion of an attorney licensed to practice law in such nonresident prime contractor bidder’s state of domicile as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of the state to its own business entities whose principal place of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts. Resident prime contractors in Alabama, as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over nonresident prime contractors in awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident.

Fire Alarm Work

In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A (the ACT), of the Code of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if any, must include with their bid evidence of licensure as required by the ACT by including with the bid submittal a valid State Fire Marshall’s permit.

 

  1. PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory pre-bid conference for pre-qualified Prime General Contractor’s will be held at the 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 on Wednesday, April 23, at 10:00 AM CST. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

 

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

 

Sealed proposals will be received by the Bessemer City Schools Board of Education at their office in the

main board room, 1621 5th Ave. North Bessemer, AL 35021, until 10:00 AM, CDT Monday, April 21,

2025, Attn: Crystal Briggs, CSFO for

 

PROJECT: CHARLES F. HARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – ROOFTOP MECHANICAL UNIT REPLACEMENT

BESSEMER CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

 

 

at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. General Contractor’s License number and type must be on the envelope.

 

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the Bessemer City Schools Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

 

The Owner intends to award the contract for this work to a pre-qualified General/Roofing Contractor. The Owner will accept proposals only from firms which demonstrate their experience and ability to perform the work necessary for this project. Interested General/Roofing Contractors must submit a Contractor’s Qualification Certificate. Minimum Qualifications to be certified by prospective bidders include: 1) statutory licensure requirements, 2) bonding capacity in excess of $1,000,000 dollars, 3) minimum of five (5) years successful history as an approved, authorized or licensed General/Roofing Contractor, 4) minimum annual income of $750,000 dollars in construction value for the past three (3) years, and 5) successful current and recent experience in work for commercial construction with scope similar to this Project within the specified schedule.  Joint venture arrangements must qualify solely on the strength of the principal firm’s qualifications. Notarized Contractor’s Qualifications Certificates must be submitted to the Architect by a General Contractor by Friday, April 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CDT. The required Form of Certificate is AIA Document A305 Contractor’s Qualification Statement 2020 Edition and Application with Attachments available from the Architect.

 

Bid Drawings and Specifications will be available and can be requested digitally or examined at the office of the Architect on and after March 24. 2025.

 

Name of Architect:  John Brennan / Cliff Watkins

Name of Company:  Davis Architects, Inc.

Address:  120 Twenty Third Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233

Phone No.: (205) 322-7482

 

Bid Documents can also be reviewed at F.W. Dodge Plan Rooms, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority Plan Room, Construction Market Data Plan Room and obtained from Alabama Graphic Digital Plan Room. Cost of printing plans and specifications are non-refundable.

 

General Contractor Bidders may obtain a digital copy of the documents from Davis Architects, Cliff Watkins– cwatkins@dadot.com. Hard copy sets of drawings and specifications will be available to General Contractors bidders and others for the cost of printing and handling directly from the documents printer:  Alabama Graphics (2801 Fifth Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233; phone 205/252-8505). Addenda and other bidding information will be issued only to holders of drawings and specifications distributed by the Architect. Release of the Bid Documents to the bidder does not imply acceptance of the bidder’s qualifications by the Owner or Architect.

 

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered.  The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

 

Alabama law (section 41-4-116, code of Alabama 1975) provides that every bid submitted and contract executed shall contain a certification that the vendor, contractor, and all of its affiliates that make sales for delivery into Alabama or leases for use in Alabama are registered, collecting, and remitting Alabama state and local sales, use, and/or lease tax on all taxable sales and leases in Alabama. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the bidder is hereby certifying that they are in full compliance with Act No. 2006-557; they are not barred from bidding or entering into a contract pursuant to 41-4-116, and acknowledges that the Owner may declare the contract void if the certification is false.

 

Nonresident bidders must accompany any written Bid Documents with a written opinion of an attorney at law licensed to practice law in such nonresident bidder’s state or domicile, as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of that state to its own business entities whose principal places of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts.

 

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Charles F. Hard Elementary School, 2801 Arlington Ave. Bessemer, AL 35020, on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 3:30 PM CST. The project site will be visited. Attendance by General Contractor, Bid Conference and the site visit is mandatory.

 

Awarding Authority:

Bessemer City Schools Board of Education

Reginal Mitchell, Director of Support Operations

Dr. Dana Nicole Arreola, Superintendent

 

Architect:

Davis Architects, Inc.

John Brennan, Principal

Cliff Watkins, Project Coordinator

 

 

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

 

Sealed proposals will be received by the Bessemer City Schools Board of Education at their office in the

main board room, 1621 5th Ave. North Bessemer, AL 35021, until 11:00 AM, CDT Monday, April 21,

2025, Attn: Crystal Briggs, CSFO for

 

PROJECT:  WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND J.S. ABRAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENTS

BESSEMER CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

 

 

at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. General Contractor’s License number and type must be on the envelope.

 

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the Bessemer City Schools Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

 

The Owner intends to award the contract for this work to a pre-qualified General/Roofing Contractor. The Owner will accept proposals only from firms which demonstrate their experience and ability to perform the work necessary for this project. Interested General/Roofing Contractors must submit a Contractor’s Qualification Certificate. Minimum Qualifications to be certified by prospective bidders include: 1) statutory licensure requirements, 2) bonding capacity in excess of $1,000,000 dollars, 3) minimum of five (5) years successful history as an approved, authorized or licensed General/Roofing Contractor, 4) minimum annual income of $750,000 dollars in construction value for the past three (3) years, and 5) successful current and recent experience in work for commercial construction with scope similar to this Project within the specified schedule.  Joint venture arrangements must qualify solely on the strength of the principal firm’s qualifications. Notarized Contractor’s Qualifications Certificates must be submitted to the Architect by a General Contractor by Friday, April 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CDT. The required Form of Certificate is AIA Document A305 Contractor’s Qualification Statement 2020 Edition and Application with Attachments available from the Architect.

 

Bid Drawings and Specifications will be available and can be requested digitally or examined at the office of the Architect on and after March 24. 2025.

 

Name of Architect:  John Brennan / Cliff Watkins

Name of Company:  Davis Architects, Inc.

Address:  120 Twenty Third Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233

Phone No.: (205) 322-7482

 

Bid Documents can also be reviewed at F.W. Dodge Plan Rooms, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority Plan Room, Construction Market Data Plan Room and obtained from Alabama Graphic Digital Plan Room. Cost of printing plans and specifications are non-refundable.

 

General Contractor Bidders may obtain a digital copy of the documents from Davis Architects, Cliff Watkins– cwatkins@dadot.com. Hard copy sets of drawings and specifications will be available to General Contractors bidders and others for the cost of printing and handling directly from the documents printer:  Alabama Graphics (2801 Fifth Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233; phone 205/252-8505). Addenda and other bidding information will be issued only to holders of drawings and specifications distributed by the Architect. Release of the Bid Documents to the bidder does not imply acceptance of the bidder’s qualifications by the Owner or Architect.

 

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered.  The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

 

Alabama law (section 41-4-116, code of Alabama 1975) provides that every bid submitted and contract executed shall contain a certification that the vendor, contractor, and all of its affiliates that make sales for delivery into Alabama or leases for use in Alabama are registered, collecting, and remitting Alabama state and local sales, use, and/or lease tax on all taxable sales and leases in Alabama. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the bidder is hereby certifying that they are in full compliance with Act No. 2006-557; they are not barred from bidding or entering into a contract pursuant to 41-4-116, and acknowledges that the Owner may declare the contract void if the certification is false.

 

Nonresident bidders must accompany any written Bid Documents with a written opinion of an attorney at law licensed to practice law in such nonresident bidder’s state or domicile, as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of that state to its own business entities whose principal places of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts.

 

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at starting at J.S. Abrams Elementary School 1200 23rd St. N. Bessemer, AL with West Hills Elementary 710 Glenn Rd Bessemer, AL to follow on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 1:30  PM CST. The project site will be visited. Attendance by General Contractor, Bid Conference and the site visit is mandatory.

 

Awarding Authority:

Bessemer City Schools Board of Education

Reginal Mitchell, Director of Support Operations

Dr. Dana Nicole Arreola, Superintendent

 

Architect:

Davis Architects, Inc.

John Brennan, Principal

Cliff Watkins, Project Coordinator

 

 

 

 

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LEGAL NOTICE

 

 

Notification is hereby given that PNC Bank, National Association, 222 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19899, New Castle County, has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on March 27, 2025 as specified in 12 CFR Part 5 for permission to operate a Mobile Banking Branch at 1500 Daniel Payne Dr. Birmingham, AL 35214 and at any future locations in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama.

 

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file comments in writing with the Director for Large Bank Licensing, Office of the Comptroller 7 Times Square, 10th Floor Mailroom, New York, New York 10036 or LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov within 30 days after the date of this publication. The public portion of the application is available on request. Information about this filing (including, for example, the closing date of the public comment period) may be found in the OCC’s Weekly Bulletin available on the OCC’s website (https://www.occ.gov/).

 

 

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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION

And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

 from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

 

Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Jeff Orr on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time, April 15, 2025.  The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at jeorr@uabmc.edu and copied to rachelh@bparchitects.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.

 

North Pavilion 5th Floor – Equipment Replacement for OR 520

For The

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

UAB Project No.: H245011

 

  1. SCOPE OF WORK:

 

This project involves equipment replacement in an existing operating room. Replacement will include a new C-arm, table, and ceiling air delivery system. There will be emphasis on structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. Coordination with equipment vendors will be necessary. The budget is anticipated to be between $1,000,000 and $1,200,000.

 

The work will be performed under a single Prime General Contractor who will coordinate the work of this project. Particular and specific care will be required to coordinate complex shutdowns, limit disturbances and follow strict Infection Control and Interim Life Safety Measures (ICRA/ILSM) requirements for the protection of patients, family, and staff. The Prime General Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified will require experience with similar size and type hospital projects performed in and adjacent to an operating hospital environment and with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures, interim life safety measures, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining a clean and organized job site in an operating hospital. The General Contractor must have experience with representative projects as a General Contractor (not as a Construction Manager, Program Manager, etc.)

 

 

 

  1. PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Prime contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.

 

Only prime contractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid/perform work for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, April 15, 2025, after which no further requests will be considered.

 

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request. Any addendums to the prequalification requirements will be issued to documented prime contractors only.

 

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, on or about April 18, 2025.

 

The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, extend or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.

 

Progress Design and Construction Documents:

Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location:

 

Architect:

Birchfield Penuel Architects

2805 Crescent Avenue, Suite 200

Birmingham, Alabama  35209

Ms. Stacy Williams

205-870-1876

stacyw@bparchitects.com

 

  1. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS

 

Documents: 

After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified prime contractor bidders may obtain bid documents from the Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $100.00 per set. The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each prime general contractor bidder upon return of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained upon payment of the same deposit. The deposit for additional sets shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening.

 

Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; and electronically at ConstructConnect and Dodge Data & Analytics.

                 

                  Bonds:

A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

 

Bids:

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

 

Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Jeffry Orr, Project Manager Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on May 6, 2025, will be returned unopened.

 

Fire Alarm Work

In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A, of the Code of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if any, must include with their bid, evidence of licensure as required by the act, by including with the bid submittal, a valid State Fire Marshal’s permit.

 

 

 

 

  1. PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be April 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM at UAB Hospital Facilities, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

 

 

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION

 

The Jefferson County Commission received funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA-2) Program to support housing stability. Per Treasury guidance, a portion of these funds can be used to support affordable rental housing and eviction prevention purposes, including rental housing development and rehabilitation. Jefferson County, through its Department of Community Services, is seeking proposals from qualified Non-Profit (501 (c) (3)) Organizations with a strong history of successfully developing and marketing quality affordable rental housing to address the housing needs of lower income residents of the Jefferson County Community Development Consortium (all of Jefferson County outside of the cities of Birmingham, Bessemer, Sumiton, and Helena). Proposals may be submitted for rental development and/or rehabilitation. Jefferson County will comply with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Program policies in administering the projects. Eligible respondents must be capable of meeting all Federal, State, and local requirements.

 

Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Department of Community Services (in-hand) at the below address no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 28, 2025. Please clearly mark “Proposal for 2025 Rental Housing Development and Rehabilitation.”

 

Suite A-430

716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North

Birmingham, AL 35203

 

The complete RFP may be viewed on the Jefferson County Department of Community Services website at https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=1255&pg=Requests+for+Proposals%2FQualifications. Copies of the RFP can be picked up at the above address or requested via e-mail to Michelle Pickett at pickettm@jccal.org. All requests by means other than in-person visits to the above noted Office will be responded to via e-mail or United States Postal Service. All questions should be addressed to Michelle Pickett at (205) 325-5761.

 

Timeline:

 

Friday, March 21                    RFP published on County website

 

Friday, March 28                    RFP published in papers

 

Friday, April 4                         RFP questions due to Community Services

 

Wednesday, April 9                 Community Services to publish response to questions on Community Services webpage

(Responses will be published by 5 pm 4/9/2025)

 

Wednesday, April 9 at 2pm     Mandatory pre-bid meeting for respondents (virtual)

To join the mandatory pre-bid meeting, find link at

Community Services website on Request for Proposals page.

 

Monday, April 28                    RFP responses due by 5 PM

 

 

 

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

 

REBID OF uss DRUM TANK CLEANOUT – PHASE II

 

Sealed bids will be received by the USS Alabama Battleship Commission at the Battleship Memorial Park Commission Room located at 2703 Battleship Parkway in Mobile, AL 36602, until 3:00 p.m., Local Time, Thursday, April 17, 2025, and then publicly opened and read for furnishing all labor and materials and performing all work for the following project:  Rebid of USS DRUM Tank Cleanout – Phase II (Proj. No. 1165005).

 

Specifications may be inspected at Volkert, Inc., 1110 Montlimar Drive, Suite 1050, Mobile, AL.  Electronic Specifications may be obtained via email for review only from Volkert, Inc. (Email: keturah.doherty@volkert.com).  All bids must be submitted on a numbered set of Specifications obtained from Volkert, Inc. as described in the Instructions to Bidders.

 

Copies of the Specifications for bidding purposes may be obtained from Volkert, Inc. upon a non-refundable payment of $40.00 per set.  No Specifications will be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to bid submission time.

 

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m., Local Time, Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Battleship Memorial Park. Specific items related to this project will be discussed and the USS Drum will be open to contractors for inspection during this time.

 

Bids must be submitted on the standard forms included with the Contract Documents.

 

A Guarantee will be required with each bid for at least 5% of the amount of bid not to exceed $10,000 filed in the form of a certified check or Bid Bond payable to the USS Alabama Battleship Commission. Bid Bonds shall include certification that the bonding company is listed in Circular 570 of the U.S. Treasury Department. The name, address, telephone number and contact person for the bonding company shall also be included.

 

The Contractor shall also furnish both a Contract Bond and a Labor and Material Bond.  All bonds shall be for 100% of the Contract price.

 

The right is reserved, as the interest of the Owner may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in bids received.

 

Envelope containing bids must be sealed, marked, addressed as follows, and delivered to the Executive Director, USS Alabama Battleship Commission, Battleship Memorial Park, Gift Shop Ticket Office, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, Alabama 36602:  “Bid for Rebid of USS DRUM Tank Cleanout – Phase II (Proj. No. 1165005)”, to be opened 3:00 p.m., Local Time, Thursday, April 17, 2025. The Bidder’s Alabama State Contractor’s License Number shall be included on the envelope containing the submitted proposal.

 

Attention of Bidders is also called to the license required by Title 34, Chapter 8, of the code of Alabama, 1975, and amendments thereto, relating to the licensing of General Contractors. Only bids from pre-qualified contractors licensed by the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors will be accepted.

 

THIS INVITATION FOR BIDS IS CONDENSED FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

 

USS ALABAMA BATTLESHIP COMMISSION

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Here’s How Birmingham Residents Can Report Nuisance Properties to the City

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Debris is picked up where a once blighted home in the Eastlake area stood for more than nine years. (File, The Birmingham Times)

By Gillian Brooks | WBRC

Since the start of 2025, the City of Birmingham has demolished 77 blighted and nuisance properties, according to City leaders.

City Councilor Hunter Williams said it has become a priority for the city to remove these properties. Previously, the average amount of time it took for the city to demolish a building was 3 1/2 years; now its 11 months.

City Councilor Hunter Williams

Williams said the biggest hurdle for the city was finding who owned the property.

“As residents know, they have complained about these properties for a long time. Sometimes it just took over a year to find who is behind this and serve them the proper notices that the state requires us to serve them before we can start or continue the process,” said Williams.

Williams said the city has looked at ways to speed up that process.

“That process has been looked at, vetted more carefully over the past couple of years. We have been able to shorten that to closer to a year,” said Williams.

Since 2017, the city has invested $9.5 million on blight removal through demolition, with a total of 2,400 properties removed since then.

Williams said it’s not only improving areas, but getting rid of unwanted activity.

“A lot of times, vagrants might be in there; they might turn it into a place where illegal activity occurs, as that property is unmonitored.”

If you live in a neighborhood with a nuisance property, you can report it to the city by clicking or tapping here.

Birmingham’s Tanisia Moore on Her Successful Career Change from Attorney to Children’s Author

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Birmingham Times
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Tanisia Moore’s latest book, "Wash Day Love," released earlier this month, was inspired by her own daughter who disliked getting her hair washed. (Provided)

By Carla Wade | WVTM

Tanisia Moore, a Birmingham mother of three, has turned her pandemic career change from attorney to children’s author into a new way to inspire her kids and others.

Moore describes her move from practicing law to writing children’s books as a “rebellious act.”

Her latest book, “Wash Day Love,” released earlier this month, was inspired by her own daughter who disliked getting her hair washed.

“I remember praying to God. Please do not give me any girls because I don’t know how to do hair. And he gave me two. And with the middle one in particular, that second kid, she required me to do a lot of work,” Moore said.

The main character in “Wash Day Love,” Tasha, also requires a lot of work to get her hair washed, dried, and combed.

Through Tasha, Moore shows how a dreaded weekly chore can become a calming moment of cross-generational connection.

“And so it is an ode to the tradition. It is an ode to this rite of passage that is so ingrained within the black community,” Moore said.

“So what I hope is that a young reader will see the beauty in their hair. Will see the beauty of what can be done when we go through this process,” she added.

Moore had to learn to trust the process when she decided to change careers.

Although her law career was thriving, she longed for a more creative outlet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Because people perceive being a lawyer as the safe job, it’s this job that brings you a lot of money. It does this and that, but I wasn’t happy. I was doing it because it was safe. I was doing it because that was the expectation of me,” Moore said.

She wanted to create something she saw a need for.

“Reading books with my daughters, reading them with my son, and not seeing enough representation in the books that I was reading to them. Finding out that this book may have had a black character, but the author was not black, and so was kind of like, I need to figure out how to tap into this space,” Moore said.

Her first attempt at being an author wasn’t quite a success.

“Initially I was writing a particular book about adoption because my son is adopted and was thinking like, you know, I want to see more adoption books that feature black families as opposed to talking animals. And then I got rejected. Nobody bought that book. But then I wrote my first book, which is ‘My Ancestors Wildest Dreams’ and quite literally it has just taken off from there,” Moore said.

From there, she’s branched out to podcasting, speaking engagements, and even a lifestyle brand for mothers.

“So, in trying to find that balancing act, I’ve discovered that it really is an act. You just show up, give it your best, and that’s all you can do,” Moore said.

The book can be purchased on Amazon here

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‘I Had Just Come From Picking Up the Ring And … Met Her in the Driveway And Got Down on One Knee’

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BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times

REGINA & GARY WILLIAMS

Live: Pleasant Grove

Married: Aug. 9, 2008

Met: March 2007, at New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bessemer. Both were active members of the church but had never spoken beyond exchanging niceties.

Gary said he first noticed Regina one Sunday when she was making the announcements “and I was thinking ‘wow, she talks a lot,” Gary laughed. “And then I joined the security team and was put on the detail by the finance office and she was on the finance team, so I would see her a lot and she piqued my interest. But it took me two years to get up the nerve to ask her if she would like to go to dinner with me.”

“I didn’t know he had been watching me for two years, and then all of a sudden he approached me one Sunday and asked me out on a date; I was shocked,” Regina laughed. “I’d known of him and seen him around the church, but we’d never once held a conversation. Sure, we’ve spoken, said ‘hello’, but that was it.”

Regina said ‘yes’ to his date but wasn’t feeling very well so she invited him back to her house to walk the neighborhood.

First date: The same day, at Regina’s house in Pleasant Grove. Gary arrived in fresh athleisure wear, ready for his walk.

“He got there and we walked the neighborhood and had an interesting conversation. We pretty much hit it off right away. We really did talk a lot, we walked for about two hours,” Regina said.

“That conversation let me know she was somebody I really wanted to get to know,” said Gary.

The turn: March 2007. “For me, it was right off the bat because after that first date, I knew he was who I wanted to marry, and that was weird because I said I was never getting married,” Regina said.

“Same for me,” Gary said. “It’s not too often that you meet someone and have the same interests and the same goals in mind. It was refreshing.”

Regina and David Williams met in March 2007 at New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bessemer. They married in August 2008. (Provided Photos)

The proposal: November 2007 in Regina’s driveway at her home in Pleasant Grove. Gary and Regina were on the way to one of Gary’s friends’ weddings when he decided to propose.

“I was actually going to propose to her on Christmas, but my mom spilled the beans early and started telling everybody,” Gary said. “And [the day I proposed] I had just come from picking up the ring, and I was coming to get her so that we could head to the wedding … and she came on out the house to get in the car.  But when I saw her, I got out of the car and met her in her driveway, got down on one knee and asked her to marry me.”

“I wasn’t surprised, I knew it was coming at some point and I was relieved that (it) had,” Regina said. “The ring was very nice, I was very excited.”

The wedding: New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bessemer, officiated by Regina’s father, the Rev. Jesse Vann, and also her uncle William H. Walker, the church’s pastor. Regina’s and Gary’s colors were lavender and green.

Most memorable for the bride was “seeing two families joining together. We all get along well, there’s not a single bad bone between anybody on either side and I knew our union was going to work out just fine,” Regina said.

Most memorable for the groom was a slip up the father of the bride made during their nuptials. “When her dad said, ‘Do you, Gary Coleman, take Regina to be your lawfully wedded wife?’ and the whole church fell out laughing. He didn’t mean to do it, and he didn’t even catch that he called me [prominent 1970s child star] Gary Coleman until the church started laughing,” said Gary.

They honeymooned in Turks and Caicos. “It was a beautiful island, but we stayed at an expensive hotel that was crappy. And Gary thought he was doing something because the hotel was so expensive, but it was terrible. He didn’t read the reviews,” Regina laughed.

“Yeah, she doesn’t let me pick hotels anymore,” Gary said.

Words of wisdom: “Keep God first and make Him the head of your marriage. And just remember as the head of the house, always take care of your wife. Do everything you can to make her comfortable and love on her as much as you can,” Gary said.

“Always stay attractive to each other, and you’ll never leave each other. I go out of my way to dress my man how I want him to look, with his sexy self,” Regina said. “That way I keep my eyes on my own man, and he keeps his eyes on his own wife because I make sure I keep it together.”

Happily ever after: The Williams attend New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bessemer where Regina serves as chairperson of the budget and finance team, and co-chairs the personnel board, and Gary serves as co-chair of the security team and is a Deacon.

Regina, 54, is a Dolemite native, and attended Pleasant Grove High School until her junior year but graduated from P.D. Jackson Olin High School. She attended the University of Alabama where she earned a B.S. in social work, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she obtained a B.S. in criminal justice. Regina owns and operates a construction company, Vann WIlliams Construction in Pleasant Grove.

Gary, 57, is a Bessemer native, and McAdory High School grad. He attended Jefferson State Community College where he earned an associate’s degree in business management, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he earned a B.S. in financial management. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and retired from Delta Airlines in 2020, after 32 ½ years, and continues his work as a subrogation specialist with Kemper Insurance Company, where he’s also been employed for 27 years.

“You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations to Barnett Wright bwright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.

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