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Simone Manuel Becomes First African-American To Win Gold in Individual Swimming

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United States' Simone Manuel leaves the pool after competing in a women's 100-meter freestyle heat during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Martin Meissner, Associated Press)

By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times

Tragic City: Residents suffer as mayor, council feud

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The Birmingham City Council's Budget and Finance committee hearing with Mayor William Bell held Monday August 8, 2016. (Frank Couch photos, The Birmingham Times)

By Barnett Wright

The Birmingham Times

Johnathan Austin considering run for Birmingham mayor

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Council President Johnathan F. Austin asks a question about a proposed rental contract during August's Budget and Finance committee hearing. (Frank Couch photos, The Birmingham Times)

By Barnett Wright

The Birmingham Times

The Carver Theatre vs. the Kingston Fire Station

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Fire Station Number 8 was closed in May and demolished in July. There had been complaints of mold, potential asbestos, and the fact that residents viewed the current building as an eyesore. (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times)

By Barnett Wright

The Birmingham Times

Alabama’s youngest delegate to the DNC has dreams come true

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From left: Delegates Jarralynne Agee; actress Rosario Dawson and Nayirah Muhammad at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. (Provided photo)

Special to The Birmingham Times

Hair stylists, barbers donate time to groom residents in Southtown

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Dream Makerz include, from left: Ebone Watkins, Hiranda Brock, Kymberli Jones, Jamesia Grant and Aukedra Barfield. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr. photos, for The Birmingham Times).

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

For The Birmingham Times

Fernanda Herrera: Co-founder of Latino Student Organization at Samford; working to change stereotypes

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Fernanda Herrera (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times)
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times

Wenonah High School students win Gold at Leadership Conference

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From left: Keyaira Browdus, Jenai McCall, and Natalyn D'Errico. (Provided photo)

Special to The Times

Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham does it all

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A home that has been renovated by the NHSB, and is ready to be sold. (Stephonia McLinn, Special to The Times)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

Perfect Note: Harmonious blend of food, music

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Karen and Tremayne Thompson in lounge of the Perfect Note. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr. photos, for The Birmingham Times)

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

For The Birmingham Times