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By Tijuana J. Williams

Construction on Crossplex Village could begin by mid-January

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Construction on the Crossplex Village in Five Points West could begin as soon as mid-January, said Developer Bob Nesbitt of Engel Realty. The development will provide Five Points West with a 101-room Comfort Inn and Suites and a Starbucks in Phase One as well as retail shopping and restaurants, walking trails, an amphitheater seating up to 4,000 people.

By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times

Democrat to try solving Chicago gun violence with sentencing

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In this Aug. 12, 2015 file photo, State Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, speaks during a news conference at the Illinois State Capitol, in Springfield, Ill. Illinois legislators are facing mounting pressure to lengthen sentences on repeat criminals who return to the streets and contribute to Chicago's violence after serving only a portion of their prison terms. Raoul, is preparing legislation to impose longer sentences on defendants who've committed a gun-related crime before.(Seth Perlman, Associated Press, File)

By Ivan Moreno

Associated Press

New exhibition explores legacy of black fashion designers

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Designer Tracy Reese speaks to a reporter at the opening of the "Black Fashion Designers" exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. (Seth Wenig, Associated Press)

By Leanne Italie

Associated Press

Great Expectations: How Three Area Mayors Plan to Tackle Problems in Their Cities

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From left, Midfield Mayor Gary Richardson, Fairfield Mayor Edward E. May II and Brighton Mayor Brandon Dean area all working to make great strides in their respective cities. (Mark Almond, special to The Times)

A Special Report from The Birmingham Times

Fairfield: Unlocking the keys to success

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Fairfield Mayor Edward E. May II (Mark Almond, special to The Times)

By Barnett Wright

The Birmingham Times

Midfield: Working together and moving forward

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Midfield Mayor Gary Richardson (Mark Almond, special to The Times)

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

For The Birmingham Times

Brighton: Embarking on a plan for progress

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Brighton mayor Brandon Dean (Mark Almond, special to The Times)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times