Clinton Babers Set to Release Album and Host Star-Studded Show

January 31, 2014

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama native Clinton Babers is set to take the world and center stage by storm. His anticipated album, “Pieces of Me” will be digitally released on Friday, February 14. Just ahead of the album drop date will be a star-studded, standing-room only show. The Clinton Babers Album Release Show is February 13, at Birmingham, Alabama’s Merienda Lounge located at 420 Richard Arrington Junior Blvd, S 35233. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime is at 8:15p.m. The event is free with a requested RSVP. To RSVP contact: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clinton-babers-music-album-release-tickets-10169287613.
“This show will feature all of my original songs I’ve written and produced with the aid of some of Birmingham’s most talented musicians,” said Babers. Several celebrities have been invited as special guests. Appearances are expected from Leon Timbo, Joe Brooks, Tyrone Wells, Antwon “Big Boi” Patton of Outkast, Joe Thomas, Calvin Richardson, and Jessica Reedy, as well as Birmingham natives Ruben Studdard, Sebastian Kole, Michael Warren, Alvin Garrett and many more.

BOOK NEWS

Birmingham Times

January 31, 2014

By Esther Callens

New York Times best-selling author Sarah Addison Allen weaves a remarkable tale of enchantment and love with her latest that’s aptly titled Lost Lake (St. Martin’s Press). Fascinating, mystical and filled with all the elements that a small Southern town presents, Lost Lake is a wonderful, delightful read.
When Kate’s husband suddenly died, she goes into a self-induced semi-catatonic state. At this point, her mother-in-law, Cricket, gladly came in and takes control of Kate’s and Devin’s (Kate’s daughter) lives. Eventually, a year passes and its moving day for Kate and Devin – they are going to live with the control freak – Cricket. Before becoming a permanent fixture in Cricket’s domain, Kate rouses and decides that she and Devin will go on a road trip to visit her Aunt Eby at Lost Lake.
As a child, Kate spent her best summer at Lost Lake. But the once beautiful cabin resort is now run down and Aunt Eby has decided to sell it. At the urging of a few regular guests, a farewell party is planned. In the midst of helping plan this event, Kate finds out that Lost Lake is now more magical than ever. Through Devin’s urgings, Kate and Eby learn that Lost Lake is priceless in its current state. Most importantly, Kate comes to the realization that it is a place of second chances – One where love lost is waiting exactly where you left it, just to be found. Sarah Addison Allen has written an extraordinary tale that truly embraces finding one’s self. Something that is the precursor for happiness.
Sarah Addison Allen is the author of Garden Spell, The Sugar Queen, The Girl Who Chased The Moon and The Peach Keeper. She was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. Lost Lake will be available in retail on February 11.

MUSICAL NOTES

Birmingham Times

January 31, 2014

By Esther Callens

Broadway veteran actress and singer, Nina Hennessey has taken another giant step and recorded her debut album. With A Song is the title of this long awaited dream that has come to fruition. An impeccable vocal collection of some outstanding classics, it leaves no question as to why With A Song is a BroadwayWorld.com Award Winner. It is wonderful! Nina Hennessey’s vocals are warm and inviting. She has a signature style that can easily sing any melody, range and tempo effortlessly – something that too many vocalists struggle with. On With A Song, there are 15 compositions that run the gamut (i.e. ballads, a cappella, samba). Likewise, on each one of these, Hennessey never ceases to impress the audience with a dazzling, show-stopping performance.
Hennessey opens with “Sometime I’m Happy” which is a great upbeat classic that begins with just her vocals and transcends with full band backing. “New Valley” offers the refreshing versatility that Hennessey possesses as it presents her simply singing a range of notes accompanied by a swinging jazz tune. “It’s a Good Day” and “Mornin” are literally energetic and filled with emotions that can be heard in every note. Hennessey takes on “It Ain’t Necessarily So” (Porgy and Bess) and it is just as the entire CD –Fantastic!
Nina Hennessey is best known for her roles and appearances in the world-renowned Broadway productions (Bye Bye Birdie, Cats, Dreamgirls, and Les Miserables), television’s appearances (All My Children, Law and Order) and her concert work with the late Marvin Hamlisch. Nina Hennessey has recorded a stunning debut – it has the Wow factor.

Track Personnel; Nina Hennessey (vocals), Don Rebic (keyboards), Jeff Ganz (bass), Sean Harkness (guitar), Ray Marchica (percussion)
Track listings; Sometimes I’m Happy, Girl Talk, It Ain’t Necessarily So, Tre Giorni Son Che Nina, Willow Weep For Me, Falling In Love With Love, Lover, New Valley, A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square, A Quiet Thing, Temporary, It’s a Good Day, Mornin, Theme From Ice Castles, Without A Song.

SPEAKING OF SOAPS

Birmingham Times

January 31, 2014

BY MEREDITH COOPER

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Putting her own feelings aside for her sister, Katie urges Ridge to start a life with Brooke again. Quinn pleads with Pam and Charlie to keep Wyatt’s secret by pointing out how Forrester Creations has benefitted from the jewelry heist’s publicity. Rick voices to Caroline his concern of Ridge breaking Brooke’s heart again. Hope and Wyatt’s road trip heats up. Brooke queries Katie on whether or not there is another woman in Ridge’s life. Pam breaks her promise to Quinn and seeks out Liam to spill Wyatt’s incriminating secret. When learning that Wyatt is the one behind the alleged jewelry heist, Liam becomes determined to let Hope know what kind of man she is in a relationship with. Unaware of what information is in store for her, Hope completely ditches her trust issues in regards to Wyatt. With the assistance of Pam and Charlie, Liam determines the exact location of where Hope and Wyatt are camping. He is adamant to tell Hope about the lie that Wyatt has been keeping. Brooke makes another attempt to get Bill to work on his relationship with Katie. In return, Bill tries to get Brooke to give up on her desire to have a future with Ridge. Wyatt presents Hope with a token of his affection to mark the crossroad they hit in their relationship. Brooke and Ridge discuss their future over lunch. Liam is confident that Hope will leave Wyatt once she hears the details about the jewelry heist. Determined to win Brooke back, Bill recruits Justin to dig up any dirt that he can find on Ridge. Rick becomes concerned about the company and his sister when Pam reveals to him about Wyatt’s HFTF publicity stunt. Bill feels that the information Justin found will drastically change the way Brooke feels about Ridge. Brooke attempts to convince Ridge that Bill is no longer an issue in their relationship.
THIS WEEK: With Ridge and Brooke sitting across the restaurant from them, Katie has a difficult time focusing on her lunch with Caroline. Wyatt tries to justify his actions regarding the jewelry heist in a desperate attempt to get Hope to forgive him.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Kate, Sami and Gabi fear their secret will be exposed. EJ gives Abigail a stern warning. Lucas and Sheryl grow closer, while Rafe asks Jordan about her past. Eric tells Nicole he’s leaving town to sort out his future. Daniel realizes there’s still hope to exonerate Eric. With Bev’s help, JJ carries out the first part of his plan to stop Theresa’s reign of terror. Stefano tries to persuade Kate to have dinner with him. EJ warns Sami things must change between them – one way or the other. JJ scrambles to throw Theresa off track. Kate finds herself in a sticky situation. Fed-up Maggie declares she can no longer be Brady’s sponsor. Hope has another tense meeting with Aiden. Daniel and Nicole work together to clear Eric’s name – and eventually come up with an exciting breakthrough. Eric does some major soul-searching. JJ worries Theresa won’t take the bait. Rafe is furious when he learns about the latest developments in Gabi’s life. Daniel and Nicole decide to hunt down Dr. Chyka. Jordan comes to Rafe’s aid during a tense encounter. Kate is stunned by a potential new employee. Maggie and Brady clash over his use of alcohol, and Victor winds up in the middle.
THIS WEEK: Kate finds herself in a sticky situation. Rafe has a tense encounter.

GENERAL HOSPITAL
The only way Sonny can protect Morgan is to vow he will break up with Ava. Meanwhile, the Jeromes start to turn on one another as tensions mount. Julian tries to get Ava to confess about what she knows about how Silas’s wife became comatose. Anna blindsides Duke but even after revealing the truth, he hopes to convince her that this is one situation he can control. While Sam is complaining to Dante about his new partner, Nathan, they talk about his recent breakup with Lulu. Nathan makes a cryptic phone call. He sees Lulu and they share their own stories of failed romance. When Heather tells the captive Carly that her plan is proceeding accordingly, Heather lets down her guard and Carly tries to use this moment to her advantage. Spencer and Cameron’s plan to win Emma’s heart takes them to the stables. The jailed Franco and Silas compare notes and believe they’ve both been framed. Ava vehemently denies to Sam any involvement in Silas’s wife’s attempted murder and divulges some crucial proof to prove her point. Kiki must convince Michael that Franco is being set up so she goes to the Miscavige Institute to see Heather. Robin braces herself when she arrives home and finds her door ajar. Robert bids farewell to his family and Port Charles. In the Wyndemere stables, Heather tells Spencer and Cameron they must stab to death the chupacabra monster hiding under the blanket. With Luke still missing, Tracy demands that Anna open a missing person’s case on him. Franco has a disturbing memory when Anna and Dante show him Heather’s knife. When Sabrina tells Emma that Carlos is the father of her baby, Elizabeth challenges Sabrina to tell Patrick as well as Emma the truth.
THIS WEEK: Victor Cassadine returns to Port Charles with scandalous news and makes a dangerous demand to a Port Charles resident. A suspicious character escorts Kiki to the locked-up Heather’s room at the Miscavige Institute.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Billy brings Kevin printouts of all the posts from the grief chat room. Kevin tells Billy about the witness who claims to have seen the hit and run driver’s license plate and says that they’re waiting on a report from the DMV. Meanwhile, Adam assures Chelsea that he wants to marry her. Chelsea tells Adam that nothing will separate them again. Later, Victor tells Adam to either change his plans or he is going to the police. Jack and Kyle work to try and establish the trail of the drugs from Bonaventure to Victor. Hilary arrives with a sample of the drug. Kyle confirms to Jack that Bonaventure started selling the energy pill after they were under the Newman-Chancellor umbrella. Later, Kyle tells Victor that he is quitting his job at Newman-Chancellor. Nikki is shocked to find herself face to face with Ian Ward. Nikki is shaken to hear that Ian wants to get to know Dylan and plans on staying in town. Meanwhile, Dylan and Avery happily return to Genoa City and plan to spend the evening together. Chelsea goes to Billy and Victoria’s and asks to say goodbye to Johnny. Later, Chloe questions why Adam and Chelsea are rushing to go to Paris. Across town, Kevin tells Paul that he is working on getting information on the person who was posting to Billy in the grief chat room. Summer thanks Sharon for saving her and apologizes for taking the pills. Later, Summer asks Jack if he thinks Phyllis will ever come back to them. Devon asks Hilary if she would like to help with the event at the Athletic Club that will honor Delia. Lily welcomes Kelly’s input and tries to hide her annoyance about Hilary’s involvement. Stitch comes by to check on Billy and Victoria tells him that he left ours ago and she hasn’t seen or heard from him. Later, Victor goes to tell Victoria important news about the hit and run. When Lauren receives another surprise gift, Michael tells her that he wants to have the prints analyzed but doesn’t think that they should tell the police. Lauren questions what Michael is thinking as he heads out searching for answers. Meanwhile, Summer tells Fen she is sorry for being the reason that he’s back in prison. Fen asks Summer to promise that she won’t ever take pills again. Later, Summer receives help from an unlikely source. Dylan and Avery come face to face with Ian Ward. When Ian asks for a chance to tell Dylan his side of the story, Dylan insists that he isn’t interested in anything Ian has to say.
THIS WEEK: Nikki tells Paul about Ian’s arrival in Genoa City.Sharon and Nick talks about the visions she’s been having of Cassie.

Precautions are needed during cold weather emergencies

Birmingham Times

January 31, 2014

During times of power outages following winter storms, many people use items that can produce carbon monoxide. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause flu-like symptoms and ultimately lead to coma and death. Exposure to odorless, colorless carbon monoxide is responsible for more fatal unintentional poisonings in the United States than any other agent.  If a generator is used, be sure to follow these safety tips:  · Have a carbon monoxide monitor with fresh batteries in it and place it in the house high on a wall. Carbon monoxide is lighter than air and rises towards the ceiling. · Place generators as far away from the home as possible. People have had carbon monoxide poisoning from generators as far away as 30 feet away from the house. · Never hook up the generator to the home’s normal wiring. Improper wiring of a home generator can create backfeed in the electrical wires to the house and could injure or kill utility workers repairing the electrical lines.  Many risks are associated with the use of fuel-burning appliances in enclosed or semi-enclosed areas. These include camping stoves, portable propane gas stoves and charcoal grills used in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. The fumes are deadly.  Here are some other tips: · Do not use a generator or appliances if they are wet. · Do not store gasoline indoors where fumes could ignite. · Use individual heavy-duty outdoor-rated cords to plug in other appliances.  · Do not turn on a stove for heat; it is not safe.  · Never place a space heater on top of furniture or near water. · Never leave children unattended near a space heater. · Keep heat sources at least three feet away from furniture and draperies.  For more information on injury prevention, please visit the Alabama Department of Public Health’s Web site at www.adph.org.

STRENGTH OF NATURE AIMS TO REVOLUTIONIZE HAIR CARE WITH THE REVERSIBLE™ STRAIGHTENING TEXTURE MANAGEABILITY™ SYSTEM

Birmingham Times

January 31, 2014

– Innovative product offers flexibility to go from curly texture to straight styles and back without harsh chemicals –
(BLACK PR WIRE) – (SAVANNAH, GA) January 28, 2014 – Strength of Nature, LLC the makers of African Pride, Beautiful Textures, Mega Growth, Elasta QP, Soft & Beautiful, TCB, and Proline is changing the rules in hair care with a ground-breaking new product: the Reversible™ Straightening Texture Manageability™ System!   Now women can have the hair versatility they want without harsh chemicals and without permanently altering their curl pattern.   Whatever your hair texture – curly, kinky-coily, wavy or frizzy – the Reversible™ Straightening Texture Manageability™ System (TMS) allows you to go from natural curls to straight styles and back again. For relaxed hair, the system extends the time between relaxer new-growth applications.  ”We’ve heard what women have been asking for,” says Strength of Nature CEO Mario de la Guardia. “They want styling versatility. They want no harsh chemicals and they want healthy hair. The Texture Manageability™ System provides all three in a simple, at-home, four-step process. This is truly a game-changer and we at Strength of Nature couldn’t be more thrilled to be ushering in a new category in hair care: texture manageability.”   The secret is the Inner-Active™ Leave-In Conditioner, which is infused with essential oils, natural butters and amino acids, and has no harsh chemicals. The Inner Active™ leave-in conditioner penetrates the hair, causing it to elongate and soften while making it easier to detangle. Once the detangling process is complete, the hair is blow-dried and flat ironed, creating beautifully straight, touchable soft hair with unmatched body, movement and shine – all in a fraction of the time of most traditional straightening methods.   It just takes four quick steps:  Step 1: Shampoo and rinse hair 3 times. Towel dry.  Step 2: Apply leave-in conditioner. Wait 20 minutes.  Step 3: Blow dry hair using medium heat.  Step 4: Flat iron for desired results.   TMS gives Reversible™ Straightening that lasts 4 to 6 weeks with the use of the Humidity Defense™ Anti-Reversion Shampoo and Conditioner.   To flip back to natural, shampoo hair several times with a clarifying shampoo.   Strength of Nature recently presented TMS to a group of top hair and beauty editors in Miami during their “Beautiful Textures Ultimate Beauty Getaway,” which was attended by designer/TV personality Angela Simmons along with reps from Ebony, Glamour.com, iTunes, TheYBF.com, MadameNoire, HelloBeautiful, JUICY, Haircrush, Curlbox and more.   TMS is now available at Walgreens and will roll out to other major retailers in the spring.  For more information, visit www.TalkingTexture.com.

Bessemer Mayor State of the City Address

Birmingham Times

January 31, 2014

Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley highlighted economic development, crime-fighting efforts and plans to build a City Hall and a city recreational facility during his State of the City Address last week.
Speaking at the Bessemer Civic Center on Monday, Jan. 27, Gulley said tough decisions made by the City Council and himself early in his term have opened the door for great progress in the city.
“The past 12 months have seen great growth in our city,” Gulley said. “People’s perceptions of Bessemer are changing. Old houses are being torn down. Roads are being paved. Resources are going to our school system for our teachers and students. Our crime rate is dropping.”
Gulley said the city plans to break ground later this year on a new City Hall. The new building will be located at the corner of Third Avenue North and 17th Street. It is being designed by Exford, LLC and will cost in the neighborhood of $5 million.
The current City Hall at the corner of Third Avenue North and 18th Street was built during the Great Depression and is showing its wear and tear, he said. The new City Hall is scheduled for completion by summer of 2015.
The city has also set aside $12.9 million in bond money for the construction of a youth and senior recreational facility at Roosevelt Park. The new facility is being designed by the architectural firm of Charles Williams and Associates. It will be the highlight of a renovated Roosevelt Park.
The city purchased the former Davis Middle School property from the Bessemer Board of Education last fall. Plans are to demolish the school building this spring to make way for renovations to the park.
“As many of you are aware, recreation has been promised to our seniors and youth for many years,” Gulley said. “Regardless of the naysayers, this will become a reality.”
Gulley spoke on the addition of new businesses and industry to the city. In the past year, companies such as BLOX, Intertec, Steyr Arms USA and Consolidated Pipe and Supply have announced plans to move to Bessemer. About 2,000 jobs have been created in Bessemer within the past three years through the arrival of new companies and the expansion of existing companies, the mayor said.
Gulley said the city has increased funding for the Bessemer Library by $75,000 and ensured tax money set aside for schools goes directly to the Bessemer Board of Education. The Board had sued the city prior to Gulley taking office over the apportionment of tax dollars.
Gulley also took time to shoot down a recent social media article which painted Bessemer as the 7th Most Dangerous City in America. Gulley said the city’s crime rate has dropped 25 percent since 2011 and the number of homicides in the city has been cut in half. There were 10 homicides in Bessemer when Gulley took office in 2010, but only five homicides in the city in 2013. A suspect has been arrested in all but one of the 2013 homicides.
Other major crimes such as burglaries, robberies and felony assaults have declined as well, according to statistics from the Bessemer Police Department.
“Let’s not be deceived by statistics comparing our city to larger cities with populations of 200,000 to 300,000 people,” he said. “I think this is wrong and unfair.”
Gulley said the Bessemer Police Department plans to hire an additional 25 new officers in 2014, bringing the department to full staff for the first time in 16 years.
Gulley closed the address by highlighting the demolition of 113 dilapidated and blighted structures over the past three years. He said the city’s clearance program is leading to the demolition of anywhere from six to 10 blighted structures a month.
He also spoke on improvements at the Bessemer Airport, improvements in the city school system, city departments and at the Bessemer Housing Authority.
The city of Bessemer has also received federal money through the state’s ATRIP program to resurface and improve roadways in the city.
The city, Gulley said, was in terrible financial straits when he arrived in 2010, but sound financial management has allowed it to provide city employees with cost-of-living increases over the past two years.
“I promised our city employees that we would work to re-establish our position as being on the higher end of the pay scale in Jefferson County so that we could hire, train and retain the best employees,” Gulley said. “I am proud to inform you that over the past two years the city of Bessemer’s employees have received 6 percent in cost-of-living increases.
“We will continue to make the necessary decisions to support our employees.”

Senator Linda Coleman seeks Third Term in Alabama State Senate

Birmingham Times

January 31, 2014

Linda Coleman (D-Birmingham) has announced that she will seek reelection for Alabama Senate District 20 during the 2014 election cycle. Senate District 20 comprises the City of Birmingham (Ensley, North Birmingham, East Lake, East Pinson Valley, Roebuck, Huffman), unincorporated Northwest and Northeast Jefferson County (including Grayson Valley and Clay/Chalkville), Forestdale, Tarrant, Centerpoint, Irondale, and Trussville.
Coleman is currently serving her second term in the Senate, having previously served one term in the Alabama House of Representatives District 60, and three terms on the Birmingham City Council.
“My hope is that the voters will continue to trust my experience in representing the interests of the residents of Jefferson County and the State of Alabama,” said Coleman. “I work very hard to put people before politics and make sure that the voices of the people in District 20 are heard everyday and in every meeting of the legislature.”
During her second term, one of Coleman’s proudest achievements was her sponsorship of legislation that established the Alabama Land Bank Authority, which gives local governments a tool to clear back taxes and public liens on blighted and abandoned properties. The law assists in reducing governmental expenditures for maintenance of abandoned properties and cleaning overgrown lots.
“The Land Bank Authority is just one example of my commitment to preserving the value of neighborhoods and communities while allowing properties to be recycled into productive use that will add value and enhance community and economic development. In all of my years of public service, this one issue crosses all boundaries and has been a huge barrier for local governments in community redevelopment and economic recruitment,” remarked Coleman.
Coleman reflected on her priorities for the future: “My top priorities in the Senate will be to continue working with state and local governments to support quality public education, promote legislation that will support, recruit and retain business and industries for the Birmingham area that will provide opportunities for job creation, improve the quality of life for citizens, and continue working with local municipalities to support local legislation.”
During the current legislative session, Coleman is spearheading an effort to allow counties, if they choose, to offer two-year automobile tag renewal. “I hope my colleagues in the legislature will make it a priority to give Alabamians the option to renew their automobile tags for two years versus annually. If passed, this will alleviate the burden of citizens being forced to wait in long lines at the courthouse to renew their tags.”
Senator Coleman received her Bachelor of Science degree from Alabama A&M University, and her Masters of Arts degree from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Professionally, Coleman is an Americans with Disabilities Compliance Administrator for the City of Birmingham. She is an active member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Fairfield. Coleman serves on the board of directors for the Birmingham Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, Positive Maturity, the Lakeshore Foundation, Alabama Industries for the Deaf and Blind (Birmingham Region), the Alabama Head Injury Foundation.

Jonathan Porter elected Alabama Power Vice President

Birmingham Times

January 31, 2014

The Alabama Power Company board of directors has elected Jonathan Porter vice president of Human Resources and Ethics, effective Feb. 1, 2014.
Porter will be responsible for labor relations, wellness, safety, health and disability management functions as well as delivery of human resource products and services to Alabama Power employees throughout the state. He succeeds Donna Dearman Smith, who is retiring Feb. 1.
At Alabama Power, Porter has held various positions of increasing responsibility. They include senior corporate recruiter, senior human resources business representative, customer service supervisor, assistant business office manager, lead human resources business consultant, assistant to the executive vice president of External Affairs, Birmingham Division area manager and his most recent role as director, Customer Services.
“Jonathan’s wealth of knowledge and broad experience in the company have prepared him for this opportunity,” said Alabama Power President and CEO Charles McCrary. “His work in Customer Services, ensuring our customers are satisfied, should serve him well in his new role.”
Porter serves as a member of the board of directors for the Jefferson County Education Foundation, Jefferson County Economic and Industrial Authority and INROADS Inc. Porter also serves on the board of trustees at Tuskegee University and is president of the Southside Homes Advisory Council of the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club. He is also a member of the Newcomen Society of Alabama.
Porter is a graduate of Leadership Birmingham, has been featured in Who’s Who in Black Alabama, and was recognized as a “Top 40 under 40” by the Birmingham Business Journal.
Porter graduated cum laude from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. While at Tuskegee, Porter was a four-year letterman in football and an All-Conference scholar-athlete. Porter later received his Master in Business Administration degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
A native of Bessemer, Ala., Porter is married to his high school classmate Kima and is the proud father of daughters Laila and Kailyn.

Earl Hilliard, Jr. Announces Campaign For Jefferson County Commission, District One

Birmingham Times

January 31, 2014

Former State Representative Earl Hilliard, Jr. has formally announced that he is a candidate for the Jefferson County Commission, District One seat.
“As Commissioner, my priorities will be economic development, fiscal responsibility and cooperative leadership. I will work with the other members of the Commission, as well as other elected officials to help move Jefferson County forward,” stated Hilliard.
Hilliard is a proven leader. He served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2006 – 2010. He was named freshman legislator of the year by the House Democratic Caucus and served and was recognized for his sponsorship and passage of legislation in the House regarding the implementation of safety initiatives for schools, as well as his work with the Alabama Commission to Reduce Poverty. Hilliard has proven to be successful in the legislative arena by bringing home more than $400,000 for area schools and libraries, including funds to purchase computers, software, library books, professional development, tutoring assistance and other important needs.
Earl Hilliard Jr. is married to Janine Hunt-Hilliard and is the proud father of two children, Nya Nicole and Earl, III. He is a graduate of Morehouse College, attended the University of Alabama School of Law, and received his law degree from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. He is a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of North Pratt, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Greater Birmingham Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, and the Screen Actors Guild. He also serves on numerous business, civic and community boards.
Hilliard says he is announcing his plans early and is beginning the campaign now because he wants the effort to be strong at the grassroots level. He plans to mount an aggressive campaign throughout the district.
Hilliard’s formal announcement was at the Vulcan Park and Museum on January 23, 2014 at 10 a.m.

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