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The City of Birmingham Will Host Free Spring Festival on Sunday at Railroad Park

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The City of Birmingham will host its Spring Festival this weekend at Railroad Park. (Provided)

The Birmingham Times

The City of Birmingham will host its Spring Festival presented by Window World from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, at Railroad Park, located at 1600 1st Ave. South.

The free event will feature an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, a DJ, food trucks, face painting, balloon artists, free samples from Coca-Cola United, photos with Buddy the Bunny, and giveaways.

A UniverSoul Circus clown and stilt walker will be on-site. And stations featuring Birmingham Park and Recreation, the Birmingham Legion, McWane Science Center, and several community partners will also be present throughout the park.

Families are encouraged to bring Easter baskets and lawn chairs.

Please note that First Avenue South between 14th Street South and 18th Street South will be closed starting at 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. The street will remain closed through the evening of Sunday, March 29.

Karneshia Patton: Model, Entrepreneur, Artist to Take Part in UAB’s ‘Every Body Blooms’

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Karneshia Patton, born with spina bifida, will participate in UAB's “Every Body Blooms: A Disability-Centered Fashion Experience." (File)

The Birmingham Times

Ahead of UAB’s “Every Body Blooms: A Disability-Centered Fashion Experience,” featuring individuals with physical disabilities and mobility limitations as artists, models and collaborators, we look back on a profile of Karneshia Patton from 2023.

Karneshia Patton: Model, Entrepreneur, Artist

Patton was raised in Senatobia, Mississippi, born with spina bifida, a developmental problem with the spinal cord, and is paralyzed from the waist down. Since the age of three, Patton has been using a wheelchair. Her first one, she said, was hot pink.

While Patton said she was the only person in Senatobia using a wheelchair to get around, it’s always felt natural for her. However, around middle school, Patton said her peers weren’t very understanding when they noticed that she was different from other people. “Kids are mean. I can just put it like that,” Patton said.

While the way some joked about her and laughed at her was painful, Patton said, she compartmentalized her difficulties.

“I think the earliest memory I had was like fifth grade of that. I don’t really know. I was a kid. [I just had] to keep going through the day. I couldn’t do anything about it. I didn’t tell anybody. I didn’t tell the teachers or nothing like that,” Patton said.

During her middle school years, Patton found enjoyment in wheelchair sports but away from school. Her mother used to drive her to Memphis, Tennessee to play a variety of sports, starting with tennis. Patton has also played basketball and wheelchair track and field.

Patton said she spent significant amounts of time inside Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis growing up, regularly seeing urologists, orthopedists and a variety of specialists.

“I was in and out of the hospital a lot. I didn’t technically live there…I had frequent doctor’s appointments. I knew the ins and outs of the hospital and how it worked, how it operated at a young age,” Patton said.

After finishing up at Senatobia High School, Patton said she was ready for a change. “I always felt limited,” Patton said of the town with a population under 10,000 and went off to the University of Mississippi, in Oxford, where she studied nutrition science.

Going to college, felt like “starting over,” even though she still felt like the only person with a disability, not knowing anyone else who used a wheelchair.

“It felt like a new world. I had never really been on my own, so it was all just very new, and then having to navigate people in this new setting…it was still kind of the same environment of being the only person with a disability around but more so on my own terms,” Patton said.

Given her childhood involved a lot of interactions with health care professionals, Patton said she first wanted to be a nurse. “Growing up in health care, essentially, being in a children’s hospital all my life, I just wanted to kind of embrace that and give back to that as much as I could. I knew I wanted to work with babies. That was my dream,” Patton said.

After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in nutrition science in 2012, Patton started on a graduate program in speech language pathology at Ole Miss. After a year in the program, Patton was accepted into Samford University’s Moffett and Sanders School of Nursing in 2013.

“I did it for a semester and quickly realized that that was not the life for me,” she said.

Patton considered her next move and around 2015 found a new passion in modeling.

Her first fashion show was for Jet Miller, who founded a movement called Living Out a Dream (LOAD). Patton said she had just taken a few pictures and assumed Miller knew she was trying to become a model because he asked her to be in his show, The Birmingham Times previously reported.

Since then, Patton has modeled in Magic City Fashion Week, founded by Birmingham designer Daniel Grier. Perhaps her highest profile campaign is with cosmetics retailer giant Sephora in 2021, called “We Belong to Something Beautiful.”

In the video, Patton spoke about the lack of representation for people with disabilities in the media, as well as the importance of friendships between those with disabilities. Her friend Ammie, who was paralyzed from the waist down after she was shot three times by her ex-fiancé in Birmingham years ago appeared alongside Patton in the video.

In addition to modeling, Patton turned another hobby into a profession. Doing nails happened to be something she already loved and had done all the way through her time in high school and college.

“I started trying to figure out what else I could see myself doing with my life because so much of my life was spent thinking I was going to be in healthcare, so I was like, ‘Okay, now what?’ And I always did nails as a side hustle,” Patton said.

In 2016, Patton started attending Birmingham’s School of Nail Technology and graduated in the summer of 2017.

After finishing up her nail program, Patton started her first professional nail work at Fingerpaints Nail Studio in Birmingham’s Smithfield neighborhood. During her time at Fingerpaints, Patton knew she wanted to work for herself, so she pursued a Master of Business Administration from Strayer University and took on Ebony Smith, the owner of Fingerpaints, as a mentor.

After earning her degree in 2018, Patton started her own nail business, Shantelz Nails, which she runs full-time in Hoover.

“I’ve come a long way. I really enjoy working for myself. It kind of feels liberating. I can set my own schedule. I can start and end when I want. I can take vacations when I want to. It’s definitely freeing, and I love that about the job,” Patton said.

In addition to her nail business she continues to work as a model.

“Every Body Blooms” is set for 6-7:30 p.m. in the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Sirote Theatre, 1200 10th Ave. South. Doors open at 5 p.m., with seating starting at 5:30 p.m.

Rep. Terri Sewell Introduces Legislation to Protect the Health of Mothers and Babies

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U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell has introduced the Maternal Vaccination Act to protect the health of mothers and babies by increasing maternal and childhood vaccination rates. (Adobe Stock)

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This week, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Maternal Vaccination Act to protect the health of mothers and babies by increasing maternal and childhood vaccination rates.

Rep. Terri Sewell

The legislation was included as a part of the larger “Momnibus,” a package of 14 bills that comprehensively address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. Rep. Sewell is a member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus.

“In this nation of so much wealth and prosperity, it is unconscionable that our mothers continue to die during pregnancy and childbirth at the highest rate in the developed world,” said Rep. Sewell. “I’m proud to be a part of the effort in Congress to address this crisis as the lead sponsor of the Maternal Vaccination Act. Our bill will save lives by protecting our most vulnerable moms and babies from deadly, preventable diseases.”

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country, with roughly 17.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2024, and Alabama consistently ranks among the deadliest states for pregnant women.

The problem disproportionately affects Black women, who die from pregnancy-related causes at a rate three times higher than white women. Fortunately, more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, and comprehensive federal action can address the drivers of this crisis and save lives.

“The Momnibus Act is the most comprehensive piece of legislation ever drafted to address the maternal health crisis,” said Congresswoman Alma Adams, (NC-12). “The maternal mortality rate in the United States is worse today than it was 20 years ago. With all the advances of modern science, that speaks to a serious lack of investment in our research and health care systems that care for our moms. Not only that, the rate of mortality for Black women is disproportionately higher and that gap has not shrunk in decades.

Maternal vaccination plays a critical role in preventing pregnancy-related death given that pregnancy carries a heightened risk of complications from infections. It also protects newborns, who rely on their mothers’ antibodies for the first several months of their lives. The Maternal Vaccination Act will provide funding for a public and provider awareness campaign to promote maternal and child vaccinations, including initiatives to:

  • Increase awareness about the safety, importance, and effectiveness of vaccines for pregnant and postpartum people and their children;
  • Provide targeted, evidence-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate resources about vaccines to pregnant and postpartum people, particularly in communities with historically low vaccination rates; and
  • Provide evidence-based information and resources on the safety and importance of maternal and child vaccinations to public health departments, maternal health care providers, and perinatal health workers.

March 26, 2026

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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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LEGAL

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01-CV-25-904391

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: ISAIAH L. CRAIG, JR.; TUTOR U. ORAWANL STRATEGIC MUNICIPAL INVESTMENTS, LLC; 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 October 10, 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:

 

That parcel of real property located at 2921 Avenue Z, Birmingham, Alabama 35208, and having a legal description of:

 

Lot 15, in Block 5, according to the Survey of Fairview Park, as recorded in Map Book 5 Page 115, in the Office of the Judge of Probate in Jefferson County, Alabama; A/K/A LOT 15 BLK 5 FAIRVIEW PARK.

 

(It appears said legal is the same as the certain legal described in Instrument No. (No Instrument Number Listed) as follows: Lot 15, BLK 5 FAIRVIEW PARK) and known as Parcel ID No. 12-90-00-551-023-008-000.000; 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, Defendant.

 

Tax Parcel ID No. 12-90-00-51-023-008-000.000

 

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 April 13, 2026, in Court 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 RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

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

 

IT IS THEREOFRE 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 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 to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgement by default may be rendered against them it being intended this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT3/26/2026

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01-CV-2025-904395.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: JEANETTA RAKESTRAW MORRIS JONES; TLR AL, LLCL AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY; 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 October 10, 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:

 

That parcel of real property located at 6801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35212 and having legal description of:

 

Lot 13, in Block 1, according to the map of Dromgoole’s Addition to Gate City, as recorded in Map Book 3 Page 5, in the Office of the Judge of Probate in Jefferson County, Alabama; A/K/A LOT 13 BLK 1 BROMGOOLES SUR.

 

(It appears said legal is the same as the certain legal described in Instrument No. (No Instrument Number Listed) as follows: Lot 13, BLK 1 BROMGOOLES SUR) and known as Parcel ID No. 01-23-00-22-301-700-300.000; 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, Defendant.

 

Tax Parcel ID No. 01-23-00-22-301-700-300.000

 

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 April 13, 2026, in Court 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 RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

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

 

 

 

IT IS THEREOFRE 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 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 to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgement by default may be rendered against them it being intended this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

BT3/26/2026

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01-CV-2025-904392.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: ANGELA MARTIN; CAROLYN MARTIN; EMMA MARTIN, deceased, and her unknown heirs, successors, and assign; 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 October 10, 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:

 

That parcel of real property located at 1608 4th ST N, Birmingham, Alabama 35204 and having legal description of:

 

Lots 4 and 5, in Block 4, according to the Survey of Tarran and McMillan Addition to Birmingham, as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 60, in the Office of the Judge of Probate in Jefferson County, Alabama.

 

Tax Parcel ID No. 22-00-26-2-028-008.000

 

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 April 14, 2026, in Court Room 360, 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 RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

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

 

 

 

IT IS THEREOFRE 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 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 to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgement by default may be rendered against them it being intended this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

BT3/26/2026

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01-CV-2025-904419.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: WILLIAM JAMES PARKS; GRACIE A MARTIN-PARKS; DIANNE LEWIS BARNEY; 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 October 10, 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:

 

That parcel of real property located at 945 47th Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212 and having legal description of:

 

Lot 7, in Block 2, according to the Survey of J.L. Bivings Addition, as recorded in Map Book 11 Page 90, in the Office of the Judge of Probate in Jefferson County, Alabama; A/K/A LOT 7 BLK 2  F L BIVINGS ADD.

 

(It appears said legal is the same as the certain legal described in Instrument No. (No Instrument Number Listed) as follows: Lot 7, BLK 2 F L BIVINGS ADD) and known as Parcel ID No. 01-23-00-20-10-270-013.000; 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, Defendant.

 

Tax Parcel ID No. 01-23-00-20-10-270-013.000

 

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 April 13, 2026, in Court 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 RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

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

 

 

 

IT IS THEREOFRE 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 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 to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgement by default may be rendered against them it being intended this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

BT3/26/2026

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01-CV-2025-904420

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: NONIDEZ PROPERTIES, a General Partnership; WILLIAM K. NONIDEZ; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOSE FERNANDEZ NONIDEZ, III, deceased; 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 October 14, 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:

 

That parcel of real property located at 1756 13th CT S, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, and having legal description of:

 

The West 15 feet of Lot 24 according to Malone and Smyers Subdivision of part of Block 779, Birmingham, as recorded in Map Book 5 Page 39, in the Office of the Judge of Probate in Jefferson County, Alabama, and assigned

 

Parcel ID No. 29-00-01-4-003-019.000

 

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 April 14, 2026, in Court Room 360, 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 RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

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

 

 

 

IT IS THEREOFRE 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 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 to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgement by default may be rendered against them it being intended this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT3/26/2026

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01-CV-2025-904422

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: GRACE PERRY JONES; BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, as TRUSTEE; ERCO CREDIT UNION; 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 October 14, 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:

That parcel of real property located at 702 Delta Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, and having a legal description of:

South 24 feet of Lot 35, and the North 2 feet of Lot 34, in Block 2 according to the Survey of Tiddlesville Heights, as recorded in Map Book 8 Page 81, in the Office of the Judge of Probate in Jefferson County, Alabama; A/K/A S 24 FT OF LOT 35 & n 2 FT OF LOT 34 BLK 2 TIDDLESVILLE HGTS HEIGHTS.

(It appears said legal is the same as the certain legal described in Instrument No. (No Instrument Number Listed) as follows: S 24 FT OF LOT 35 & N 2 FT OF LOT 34 BLK 2 TIDDLESVILLE HGTS HEIGHTS) and known as Parcel ID No. 01-29-00-02-303-104-600.000; 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, Defendant.

 

Tax Parcel ID No. 01-2-00-02-303-104-600.000

 

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 11, 2026, in Court 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 RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

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

IT IS THEREOFRE 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 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 to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgement by default may be rendered against them it being intended this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

BT3/26/2026

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01-CV-2026-900493.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:        ROBERT C. CRANE; RICARDO CHARME a/k/a RICARDO CHARME CASTAGNOLA; RESIDENTIAL FUNDING CORPORATION; THE OLSHAN CORPORATION; 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 February 4, 2026, 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:       411 78th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:        01-23-00-10-4-010-011.000

 

Legal Description:      The South 60 feet of Lots 21 and 22, in Block 10-D, according to the Survey of East Lake, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 217, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2022104989 as follows: S 60 FT OF LOTS 21 & 22 BLK 10-D EAST LAKE)

 

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 29, 2026, 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.

 

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SECTION 006519        ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION

 

LEGAL NOTICE

 

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 39-1 AS AMENDED BY H275 CODE OF ALABAMA, 1997, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT      SPLAWN CONSTRUCTION, INC. CONTRACTOR(S) HAVE COMPLETED   EAST PINSON VALLEY RECREATION CENTER WATERPROOFING at 3000 JEFFERSON STATE PARKWAY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35215 FOR THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM AND HAVE MADE A REQUEST FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT OF SAID CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR   SPLAWN CONSTRUCTION, INC. BUSINESS ADDRESS   906 ALTON PARKWAY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210

 

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SECTION 006519        ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION

 

LEGAL NOTICE

 

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 39-1 AS AMENDED BY H275 CODE OF ALABAMA, 1997, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SPLAWN CONSTRUCTION, INC. CONTRACTOR(S) HAVE COMPLETED   Birmingham Fire Stations 1, 12, & 25 Bay Heater Replacement

 

Fire Station 1: 1808 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203

 

Fire Station 12: 6449 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35212

 

Fire Station 25: 3015 Wilson Road SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

 

 

 

FOR THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM AND HAVE MADE A REQUEST FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT OF SAID CONTRACT CONTRACTOR   SPLAWN CONSTRUCTION, INC. BUSINESS ADDRESS   906 ALTON PARKWAY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210

 

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CIVIL SUMMONS

 

Court Case Number: 27-CV-2025-900279.00

 

In the Circuit Court of Dallas County, Alabama County, Alabama

Sherry Ann Suttles v Board of Thornton & Phoebe Smith c/o Arnold Sheppard

 

NOTICE TO: BOARD OF THORNTON & PHOEBE SMITH C/O Arnold SHEPPARD, PRES 2568 GATE POST CIRCLE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214

THE COMPLAINT OR OTHER DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE  SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT. AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY IS REQUIRED TO FILE THE ORIGINAL OF YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER. EITHER ADMITTING OR DENYING EACH ALLEGATION IN THE COMPLAINT OR OTHER DOCUMENT. WITH THE CLERK OF THIS COURT. A COPY OF YOUR ANSWER MUST BE MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED TO YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY, OR TO THE PLAINTIFF(S) OR ATTORNEY(S) OF PLAINTIFF(S). SHERRY ANN SUTTLES

 

WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE: P O BOX 228, SELMA, AL 36702

 

THIS ANSWER MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THIS, AND THE COMPLAINT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WAS SERVED ON YOU, OR A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE RENDERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER THINGS DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT OR OTHER DOCUMENT.

 

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LEGAL NOTICE

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that BCS, LLC has completed the Contract for Statewide (North Region) Energy Controls Modernization, Contract # AC-24-C-0041-S, located at various locations in Alabama, for the Armory Commission of Alabama, Owner, and has made a 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 the:

 

Armory Commission of Alabama,

P.O. Box 3711,

Montgomery, Alabama

36109-0711

 

BCS, LLC

3125 County Road 3328
Brundidge, AL 36010

 

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REQUEST FOR PROCUREMENT (RFP) No. FY 2025-002
FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES

 

DA TE ISSUED: MARCH 2, 2026

TYPE OF PROJECT: The Agency is seeking sealed bids from qualified, licensed, and insured entities to provide financial audit services. These services are a necessary supplement to the Agency’s daily operations. The successful bidder shall be a qualified professional firm or individuals of certified public accountants to provide auditing services for the financial statements for the Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, with the option to audit its financial statements for each of the following four (4) subsequent fiscal years at the sole option of F AHA. These audits are to be performed in accordance with the specifications outlined in this solicitation.

CONTACT PERSON: Renae Garrett, Executive Administrative Assistant
PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: NIA
PROPOSAL QUESTION DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CST
AGENCY’S ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ISSUED: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. CST
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.
SUBMITTAL ADDRESS: FAIRFIELD ALABAMA HOUSING AUTHORITY, 6704 Avenue D, Fairfield, AL 35064

 

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for the project 5th Ave S at 32nd St S – Drainage Improvements; Project # ENG 2025-020. Bids will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, until Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 2:00 pm (CST). Sealed bids will be time-stamped upon arrival. Bids will then be publicly opened and read in the 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 the 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 is a project to replace storm pipe along 5th Ave S from 32nd St to 33rd St along with other minor drainage repairs and improvements.

 

Approximate primary quantities:

 

36” RCP – 550 LF, 18” RCP – 100 LF, Inlets – 5 Each, Manholes – 3 Each, Roadway backfill – 500 CY, Roadway Patching

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 3:00 pm (CST) in Conference Room 220, City Hall.

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 40th St N Street Improvements. 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 a 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 “5th Ave S at 32nd St S – Drainage Improvements” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope their 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 form, (3) the Authorization to Execute form, (4) fully executed bid bond or certified check, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C, and D, (6) a copy of the contractor’s current State of Alabama General Contractor’s License, (7) a current City of Birmingham Business License, (8) E-verify documentation, (9) Transparency in City Government form, and (10) List of Subcontractors.

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 that may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be lower than the historical participation of MBE/DBEs in City and agency construction projects.

Special attention is called to the requirement that all bidders identify the trades and activities for which they 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

 

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LEGAL NOTICE

 

The Birmingham Airport Authority (“BAA” or “Authority”) is soliciting Statements for Qualifications and Project Proposals from qualified firms to perform Construction Administration for CCTV Installation at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Copies of the RFQ can be obtained by visiting the airport’s website at http://www.flybhm.com or via email request sent to eseoane@flybhm.com. There will be a non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting in the BAA terminal Meeting Room A on March 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and you must RSVP  to eseoane@flybhm.com by March 20, 2026. SOQ deadline is April 13th, 2026.

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  Quitclaim Deed

 

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF JEFFERSON

DATE:       OCTOBER 24, 2025

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT:

 

For and in consideration of the sum of 21.33 troy ounces of silver [$35,000 cash equivalent], the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned Trustees Roderick Smith I Ezella Smith, of Roderick and Ezella Smith Family Trust/ (RES FAMILY TRUST), an Alabama Revocable Trust whose tax mailing address is PO BOX 610392, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35261, USA, (the “Grantor”), hereby remises, releases, grants, sells, and conveys, as well as quitclaim, unto Darren Washington, dated October 24, 2025, (the “Grantee”), all of the Grantor’s right, title, interest and claim in or to the following described real estate, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama: 4705 Terrace S, Birmingham, AL 35208

 

SUBD: CENTRAL PARK LD CO 29-7&8 SEC/TWN/RNG/MER: SEC 08 TWN 18S RNG 03W LOT·2 BLK 7 CENTRAL PARK LAND COMPANY’S FIRST SURVEY.

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LEGAL NOTICE

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that: Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction Co., LLC has completed the contract for the construction of Irondale 2025 Paving for the State of Alabama, and the County of Jefferson, and has made a 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:

 

Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction Co., LLC

3181 Fosters Ferry Road, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401

Office: (205) 349-0910

 

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

QUINTEZ CHAPMAN v ARKIEMIA HOLLEY

 

CIVIL ACTION NO. 01-CV-2025-900674

 

DEFENDANT WARNING ORDER AS TO ARKIEMIA HOLLEY

To: Arkiemia Holley, Defendant: You are hereby notified that Quintez Chapman, whose attorney is Barry D. Burton,  1905 14th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, has filed a complaint against you. A copy of the complaint and summons shall be delivered to you or your attorney upon request. You are also notified that you must appear and defend by filing an Answer within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Jacqueline Anderson Smith

 

Circuit County Clerk

Jefferson County, Alabama

716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd.

Birmingham, Alabama 35203

205-325-5355

 

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Invitation for General Contractor Services Bid

 

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS  Notice is hereby given that Jefferson State Community College will be accepting sealed bids for General Contractor Services for the Jefferson, Shelby-Hoover, St. Clair-Pell City & Chilton –Clanton Campuses.

JSCC Bid #26-006 for General Contractor Services will need to be delivered on Thursday, April 14, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. local time to Jefferson State Community College, 2601 Carson Road, George Wallace Hall, Room 115, in Birmingham, AL 35215.

 

A complete set of Bid Documents shall be available through the Jefferson State Community College Purchasing Office.

By Mail:              Jefferson State Community College

Purchasing Coordinator

2601 Carson Road

GWH 100

Birmingham, AL 35215

 

Phone:                                205-856-8020

 

Email:                 purchasing@jeffersonstate.edu

 

 

Bids must be sealed when received and submitted on Proposal Forms furnished in the Bid Documents or copies thereof. The preceding is an abbreviated advertisement. The complete advertisement may be obtained via the contact information or location listed above.

 

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Abandoned Vehicle

 

Abandoned 1991 Alfa Romero Spider (vin ZARBB32G6M6003153) set for auction on 04/24/26. Contact 205-516-1092 for more info.

 

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PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE

Abandoned 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS (White/Black) auction to satisfy possessory lien (AL Code §32-13-3) on April 28, 2026, at 7:00 AM. Contact: Zara Mccarther (10 AM–4 PM) for more info.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT NOTICE OF

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) No. B26004

Vacant Unit Preparation

AGENCY CONTACT PERSON Kozette Todd, Procurement Manager

Telephone: (205)521-0762 E-mail: ktodd@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 March 10, 2026 3:00 PM CT
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS March 23, 2026, 3:00 PM CT
BID SUBMITTAL RETURN DEADLINE March 30, 2026, 3:00 PM CT 1826 3rd

Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

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

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

PROJECT: Oak Ridge & Terrace Manor Bathroom Renovation

4462 Oak Ridge Circle – Brighton, Alabama 35020

Oak Ridge 4501 Little Drive – Bessemer, Alabama 35022

OWNER: Jefferson County Housing Authority
Architect’s Project#: 25056

Sealed proposals for the above-referenced project will be received by the Jefferson County Housing Authority on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm local time, in the Conference Room of the JCHA Main Office located at 3700 Industrial Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35217, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

 

The Owner highly recommends that all interested contractors attend a Pre-Bid Conference to be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11:00 am local time at the Terrace Manor Community Office, located at 4501 Little Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022, to familiarize themselves with the project. The project consists of removing and replacing interior bathroom finishes and plumbing. Questions should be directed to Mr. Roman Gary with CCR Architecture & Interiors

CCR Architecture & Interiors

2920 First Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 352433

205-324-8864 phone

roman@ccrarchitecture.com email

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, including drawings and technical specifications, may

be examined at the following locations: www.jcha.com/procurement, Alabama Graphics, Dodge Data & Analytics, Associated General Contractors (iSqFt), and CMD Group.

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained from Alabama Graphics, algraphicsplanroom. com.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished in the specifications. 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.

 

Licensing required by local municipalities shall be obtained prior to the execution of the construction contract.

 

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Jefferson County Housing Authority in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, 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 contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the rules, regulations, and policies of the Jefferson County Housing Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 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.

Contractors are required to comply with the requirements of Section 3 for new employment, training, and contracting opportunities found in Title 24, CRF 135.

Jefferson County Housing Authority

(Owner)

CCR Architecture & Interiors

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bid Proposals will be received by the Environmental Services Department, Jefferson County, Alabama, online at QuestCDN (eBidDoc #10104485), until 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and then publicly opened and read via virtual video conference using Microsoft Teams for the SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM – ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – CONTRACT NO. 2025 AMP04 – 2025 SEWER REHABILITATION.

Microsoft Teams can be accessed via a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell at tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com).

 

The scope of work includes the rehabilitation of approximately 70,706 linear feet of 8-inch through 12-inch sanitary sewer pipe with cured-in-place liner, approximately 146 service lateral connection saddles via excavation, 1,488 service lateral launch inspections, 29 vertical feet of manhole replacement, 108 vertical feet of manhole installation, 85 segmental replacements 8-inch thru 12-inch sanitary sewer pipe via excavation, asphalt paving, and restoration work.

 

Bidding Documents are on file for inspection, by appointment only, at the following location:

 

Jefferson County Environmental Services Department 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Suite A-300 Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Contact for Appointment: Ron Thomas at (205) 215-1661

 

Complete sets of electronic Bidding Documents (Specifications and Drawings) are available at https://www.jeffcoes.org (navigate to “BIDS/CONTRACTS” to “NOTICE TO BIDDERS” to “Asset Management Program – Project Bid Information” for a listing of projects. Prior to downloading the Bidding Documents, Bidders will be required to set up a QuestCDN.com account and pay a $64.00 fee ($22.00 for download-only). Hard copies of the Bidding Documents are the responsibility of the Bidders. Contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with navigating the website and digital project information.

 

Bids will only be accepted from pre-qualified contractors who are listed on the Plan Holders List, have purchased a set of documents from the Engineer, and attend the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference.

 

NO BID PROPOSAL SHALL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE TIME STATED FOR RECEIVING BID PROPOSALS IN THIS NOTICE. A FORM CONTAINING THE CONTRACTOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FIRM AND THE CONTRACTOR’S ALABAMA LICENSE NUMBER WITH THE DATE OF EXPIRATION IS REQUIRED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE BID. THESE REQUIREMENTS SHALL NOT BE WAIVED.

 

The Contractor is hereby advised that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE on this project. The Contract Time for this project is four hundred fifty (450) consecutive calendar days from the effective date of the written Notice to Proceed to achieve Final Acceptance. Liquidated damages will be assessed

 

if this time limit is exceeded. The Contractor may apply for an extension of time in accordance with the Contract; however, such an extension must be approved prior to the Contract Completion Date to avoid liquidated damages.

 

The Contractor is hereby advised that a Pre-Bid Conference will be held via a virtual video conference on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. This Pre-Bid Conference is MANDATORY for all contractors planning to submit a Bid Proposal on this project. The conference call will be held using Microsoft Teams and can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell, Hazen, and Sawyer at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com). If you are unable to join the call due to technical difficulties, call Tad Powell (Hazen and Sawyer) at 205-957-4151 or Ron Thomas (Jefferson County) at

(205) 215-1661 for assistance.

 

Questions concerning the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted to Tad Powell, PE, Senior Associate, Hazen, and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on April 22, 2026. All questions must be in writing on the Bidder’s company’s letterhead.

 

THE ATTENTION OF ALL BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE LAW GOVERNING GENERAL CONTRACTORS, AS SET FORTH IN ALABAMA CODE SECTIONS 34-8-1 THROUGH SECTION 34-8-28 (1975), AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 65 TO 82 (INCLUSIVE) OF TITLE 46 OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA OF 1940, AS AMENDED; AND BIDDERS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SAID LAW INSOFAR AS IT IS APPLICABLE. THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PROVISIONS OF THE CODE MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR THE OWNER TO CONSIDER A BID PROPOSAL FROM ANYONE WHO IS NOT PROPERLY LICENSED UNDER SUCH CODE PROVISIONS.

 

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 39-2-14 (1975) AS AMENDED, REQUIRING A NONRESIDENT CONTRACTOR TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A CONTRACT IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 39-3-5 (1975) AS AMENDED, REGARDING PREFERENCE TO RESIDENT CONTRACTORS.

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA ACT 2016-312 AS AMENDED, REGARDING NOT ENGAGING IN THE BOYCOTT OF A PERSON OR ENTITY BASED IN OR DOING BUSINESS WITH A JURISDICTION WITH WHICH THIS STATE ENJOYS OPEN TRADE.

THE EXCAVATION PORTION OF THIS PROJECT IS CLASSIFIED AS A CLASS “A” (8” through 12” Diameter) SEWER LINE PROJECT. ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO EITHER BID ON CLASS “A” SEWER LINE PROJECTS OR CURED-IN-PLACE PROJECTS IN ORDER TO BID ON THIS PROJECT. TO PRE-QUALIFY WITH THE DEPARTMENT AND TO CONSTRUCT CLASS “A” SEWER LINE PROJECTS OR CURED- IN-PLACE PROJECTS, EACH PROSPECTIVE BIDDER MUST FURNISH WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF COMPETENCY AND EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COUNTY.

 

ACCORDINGLY, THE COUNTY WILL NOT ACCEPT PRE-QUALIFICATION APPLICATIONS AFTER April 10, 2026. BID PROPOSAL FORMS WILL NOT BE ISSUED TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS WHO DO NOT PRE-QUALIFY.

 

CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BOULEVARD NORTH, SUITE A300, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, (205) 325-5496 IN ADVANCE OF THE DEADLINE TO DETERMINE IF THE CONTRACTOR IS PRE-QUALIFIED TO CONSTRUCT CLASS “A” SEWER LINE PROJECTS OR CURED-IN-PLACE PROJECTS, OR FOR OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION.

 

 

 

 

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for the 2026 Citywide Sidewalk Repairs Project # ENG 2026-003. Bids will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be time-stamped at the time of arrival. Bids will then be publicly opened and read in the 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 the 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 is a sidewalk repair project throughout each of the 9 districts throughout the city. Scope of work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of sidewalks, concrete driveway replacement, brick paver rehab, curb & gutter, sidewalk grinding, ADA ramps, tree removal, and groundcover plantings. The primary items of work are approximately: 4” Concrete Sidewalks (2,850 SY), 6” Concrete Paving (500 SY), 18” Concrete Curb & Gutter (250 LF), Tree Removal (97 EA), and other items relating to the repair of sidewalks.

 

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 2:00 pm (CST) in Conference Room 220, City Hall.

 

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 plan room site at https://www.birminghamplanroom.com/ under the above project name. 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 a 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 and a payment bond, each 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 “2026 Citywide Sidewalk Repairs” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope their 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, (6) a copy of the contractor’s State of Alabama General Contractor’s License, (7) a current City of Birmingham Business License, (8) E-verify documentation, (9) list of subcontractors, and (10) Transparency in City Government form.

 

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 that may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be lower than the historical participation of MBE/DBEs in City and agency construction projects.

 

Special attention is called to the requirement of all bidders to identify trades and activities for which they 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 (HUBEs) 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

 

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Jefferson State Community College

2601 Carson Rd. George Wallace Hall, Room 115 (1st floor conference room),

Birmingham, AL 35215

UNTIL 2:00 PM Local Time, Tuesday, April 14, 2026

at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for:

 

Merritt Building – Multi-Purpose Room and Lobby Lighting

DAVIS ARCHITECTS PROJECT #4068

ACCS PROJECT # 2025 055 JSCC

 

New lighting fixtures and lighting control systems at Merritt Hall.

 

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to be held on Tuesday, April 7, at 2:00 PM Local Time at Merritt Hall, Conference Room 127 at the Jefferson State Community College, 4600 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242.  Prequalification is required.

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Alabama Community College System in an amount not less than five (5)

A percentage of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, 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.

Only general contractors approved to bid pursuant to the Owner’s prequalification procedures and criteria will be eligible to bid for the Project. Written prequalification procedures and criteria are available for review at the office of Davis Architects, 120 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233, or via email at cpittman@dadot.com

Pre-qualification application forms should be emailed to cpittman@dadot.com. Forms will be received until 5:00 p.m. CDT, Monday, 3/30/2026.

Drawings and specifications may be examined at:

Davis Architects, 120 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233

Bid Documents may be obtained from the Architect (Engineer) upon deposit of $ 100.00 per set, which will be refunded in full on the first 1 set issued to each general contract bidder submitting a bona fide bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution.  Prequalified general contractors may request printed or electronic bid documents from cpittman@dadot.com.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect (Engineer) 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 (Engineer); 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.

 

Courtney Pittman, AIA

ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM                                                          ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

 

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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

P O Box 301463 (Zip 36130-1463)

1400 Coliseum Boulevard (Zip 36110-2059)

Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463

(334) 271-7700

PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER

Account No. 330

 

St. Clair County

Pursuant to the provisions of the Alabama Environmental Management Act, Ala. Code §§22-22A-1 to 22-22A-16 (2006 Rplc. Vol.), the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is proposing to issue an Administrative Order to Steve and Rita Overby on property located in Odenville, St. Clair County, Alabama.

The violations listed in the Order consist of: Mr. and Mrs. Overby operating in a manner that violated the state regulations in relation to open burning.

The Department is proposing a civil penalty of $10,500.00. The order, if issued, would require Mr. and Mrs. Overby to comply with all applicable requirements of ADEM Administrative Code Div. 335-3 immediately upon the effective date of this Order and continuing each and every day thereafter.

Interested persons may submit written comments, including a request for a hearing, within 30 days of the publication date of this notice, to:

 

Alabama Department of Environmental Management

Attention: Aubrey H. White III, Chief of the Air Division

P.O. Box 301463

Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463

 

The comment period shall end at the close of business 30 days from the publication date of this notice. A copy of the proposed order is available on the ADEM web page at:  https://adem.alabama.gov/public-notices.or may be obtained by written request to the above address. A nominal fee for copying may be charged.

 

This notice is hereby given this 26th day of March, 2026, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

 

 

 

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Edward F. Poolos

Director

 

Nondiscrimination Statement:  The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in the administration of its programs.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID

 

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) No. B26006

Certified Roofing 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 & SITE VISIT INFORMATION Thursday, March 26, 2026,  3:00 PM CT

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xcm-jogu-pia

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 619-738-0070 PIN: ‪223 395 438#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xcm-jogu-pia?pin=3744793334428

 

SITE VISITS WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 30th AND 31st. BIDDERS MUST MEET AT MARKS VILLAGE AT 9:30 AM

7527 66th Street, South Birmingham, AL 35212

 

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 3:00 PM CT

BID SUBMITTAL RETURN DEADLINE

Thursday, April 2, 2026, 3:00 PM CT

1826 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233

 

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

 

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LEGAL NOTICE

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that: Specialty Turf Supply Inc. has completed the contract for the renovation for Baseball Field Renovation for Shades Valley High School #25-67at Shades Valley High School, for the State of Alabama, and the County of Jefferson, 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 Mokee

Michael Hill

120 Metrock Circle, Helena, AL 35080

 

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

 

Sealed Bid Proposals will be received by the Environmental Services Department, Jefferson County, Alabama, online at QuestCDN (eBidDoc #10118359), until 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 and then publicly opened and read via virtual video conference using Microsoft Teams for the SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM – ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – CONTRACT NO. 2025 AMP13 – Lake Crest Force Main Segmental Replacement. Microsoft Teams can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell, Hazen, and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com).

 

The scope of work includes replacing approximately 602 LF of the 18-inch Lake Crest force main with 20–inch HDPE, bypass pumping, asphalt paving, and restoration work.

 

Bidding Documents are on file for inspection, by appointment only, at the following location:

 

Jefferson County Environmental Services Department

716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Suite A-300

Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Contact for Appointment: Colyn Bradley at (205) 325-5123

 

Complete sets of electronic Bidding Documents (Specifications and Drawings) are available at https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=2246&pg=Notice+To+Bidders (navigate to “Asset Management Program – Project Bid Information” for a listing of projects.)  Prior to downloading the Bidding Documents, Bidders will be required to set up a QuestCDN.com account and pay a $42.00 fee. Hard copies of the Bidding Documents are the responsibility of the Bidders. Contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with navigating the website and digital project information.

 

Bids will only be accepted from pre-qualified contractors who are listed on the Plan Holders List, signifying that they have purchased a set of documents from the Engineer, and who attend the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference.

 

NO BID PROPOSAL SHALL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE TIME STATED FOR RECEIVING BID PROPOSALS IN THIS NOTICE. A FORM CONTAINING THE CONTRACTOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FIRM AND THE CONTRACTOR’S ALABAMA LICENSE NUMBER WITH THE DATE OF EXPIRATION IS REQUIRED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE BID. THESE REQUIREMENTS SHALL NOT BE WAIVED.

 

The Contractor is hereby advised that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE on this project. The Contract Time for this project is two hundred and ten (210) consecutive calendar days. The first 90 days will be an administrative period, followed by a 120-day construction period from the effective date of the written Notice to Proceed to achieve Final Acceptance. If mutually agreed upon by the Owner and Contractor, the construction period may commence before the end of the administrative period. Upon such agreement, the contract end date will be modified based on the date of termination of the administrative period. Liquidated damages will be assessed if this time limit is exceeded. The Contractor may apply for an extension of time in accordance with the Contract; however, such an extension must be approved prior to the Contract Completion Date to avoid liquidated damages.

The Contractor is hereby advised that a Pre-Bid Conference will be held via a virtual video conference on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m..  This Pre-Bid Conference is MANDATORY for all contractors planning to submit a Bid Proposal on this project. The conference call will be held using Microsoft Teams and can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell, Hazen, and Sawyer at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com). If you are unable to join the call due to technical difficulties, call Tad Powell (Hazen and Sawyer) at 205-957-4151 or Colyn Bradley (Jefferson County) at (205) 325-5123 for assistance.

 

Questions concerning the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted to Tad Powell, PE, Senior Associate, Hazen, and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on April 24, 2026. All questions must be in writing on the Bidder’s company’s letterhead.

 

THE ATTENTION OF ALL BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE LAW GOVERNING GENERAL CONTRACTORS, AS SET FORTH IN ALABAMA CODE SECTIONS 34-8-1 THROUGH SECTION 34-8-28 (1975), AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 65 TO 82 (INCLUSIVE) OF TITLE 46 OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA OF 1940, AS AMENDED; AND BIDDERS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SAID LAW INSOFAR AS IT IS APPLICABLE. THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROVISIONS OF THE CODE MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR THE OWNER TO CONSIDER A BID PROPOSAL FROM ANYONE WHO IS NOT PROPERLY LICENSED UNDER SUCH CODE PROVISIONS.

 

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 39-2-14 (1975) AS AMENDED, REQUIRING A NONRESIDENT CONTRACTOR TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A CONTRACT IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 39-3-5 (1975) AS AMENDED, REGARDING PREFERENCE TO RESIDENT CONTRACTORS.

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA ACT 2016-312 AS AMENDED, REGARDING NOT ENGAGING IN THE BOYCOTT OF A PERSON OR ENTITY BASED IN OR DOING BUSINESS WITH A JURISDICTION WITH WHICH THIS STATE ENJOYS OPEN TRADE.

THE ATTENTION OF THE BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 41-16-161 AS AMENDED, REGARDING NOT ENGAGING IN ECONOMIC BOYCOTTS.

THE EXCAVATION PORTION OF THIS PROJECT IS CLASSIFIED AS A CLASS “B” SEWER LINE PROJECT. ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO EITHER BID ON CLASS “B” SEWER LINE PROJECTS OR CURED-IN-PLACE PROJECTS IN ORDER TO BID ON THIS PROJECT. To pre-qualify with the department and to construct class “B” SEWER LINE PROJECTS OR CURED-IN-PLACE PROJECTS, each prospective bidder must furnish written evidence of competency and evidence of financial responsibility to the county.

 

ACCORDINGLY, THE COUNTY WILL NOT ACCEPT PRE-QUALIFICATIONS AFTER  April 17, 2026. BID PROPOSAL FORMS WILL NOT BE ISSUED TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS WHO DO NOT PRE-QUALIFY.

 

CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BOULEVARD NORTH, SUITE A300, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, (205) 325-5496 IN ADVANCE OF THE DEADLINE TO DETERMINE IF THE CONTRACTOR IS PRE-QUALIFIED TO CONSTRUCT CLASS “B” SEWER LINE PROJECTS OR CURED-IN-PLACE PROJECTS, OR FOR OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION.

 

 

BY:                                                                                                       

David Denard

Director of Environmental Services

Jefferson County, Alabama

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LEGAL NOTICE

 

INVITATION TO BID

ITB# 33-26 “ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES”

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 (CST) p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for ITB 33-26 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES.

 

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

 

All questions must be submitted in writing to procurementservices@jccal.org attention Charles Lindsey.

 

A pre-bid conference will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. (CST) in Purchasing Suite 830  of the Jefferson County Main Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203.

 

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for the 35th Street Bridge Painting Project, Project # ENG 2025-026. Bids will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, until Wednesday, April 22, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be time-stamped at the time of arrival. Bids will then be publicly opened and read in the 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 the 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 is a bridge painting project for the 35th Street Bridge steel span, which crosses 1st Avenue North in the North Avondale Neighborhood. The primary items of work are approximately: blast cleaning, coating the existing bridge, erosion control, and traffic control.

 

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 3:00 pm (CST) in Conference Room 220, City Hall.

 

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 plan room site at https://www.birminghamplanroom.com/under the above project name. 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 a 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 and a payment bond, each 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, are additionally 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 “35th Street Bridge Painting” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope their 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, (6) a copy of the contractor’s State of Alabama General Contractor’s License, (7) a current City of Birmingham Business License, (8) E-verify documentation, (9) list of subcontractors, and (10) Transparency in City Government form.

 

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 that may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be lower than the historical participation of MBE/DBEs in City and agency construction projects.

 

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 (HUBEs) 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

 

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Tierra Virden: Consultant Works With Individuals, Businesses to Boost Brands

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Tierra Virden, 34, started her consultant business, The Posh House, in 2019. (Provided)

By Ameera Steward | The Birmingham Times

“I do believe that success comes from being intentional with how you present yourself, how you carry yourself,” said 34-year-old Tierra Virden.

She has been in the consultant business since 2019, when she decided to leave corporate America and create a business of her own — The Posh House.

Through her work as a brand, image, and digital consultant, Virden assists entrepreneurs and brands with wardrobe styling, social media content, and building their websites.

“I feel like when it comes to image consulting, it’s so many different layers, especially if you’re an entrepreneur and business owner…Not only do you need to show up from a wardrobe perspective, but you also need to show up from a digital perspective as well. So, I just combined everything.”

The Image That Talks 

Born and raised in Oxford, Alabama, Virden learned a very valuable lesson from her mother, Sheila Wynn. She taught Virden that the way a person presents themselves tells a story before a person speaks.

“She wholeheartedly believed in showing up with confidence, intention, and a level of excellence,” Virden said. “So, it was not just appearance for her, but [also important to] show up with good character. Those lessons definitely stayed with me and became the foundation for the work I do today.”

Virden graduated from Oxford High School in 2010 and made her way to the University of Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. There, she received her bachelor’s degree in marketing.

After graduating in 2016, she moved to Birmingham and made her way to corporate America, but it wasn’t until her job at Wells Fargo that things started to click for her.

“Banking is where I really saw just how much image, style and confidence can really open doors for you when it comes to needing loans or opening a business,” she said. “Those things really mattered when [it came to getting] that financial help and guidance.”

She also realized she wasn’t growing in the banking industry and soon after decided to work for Spectrum Reach Advertising, located in Mountain Brook, giving her “deep insight into…how brands connect with people and how businesses grow. Through that experience, I began to see the gap between how individuals and businesses wanted to present themselves.”

With that in mind, she decided to take a leap of faith and start her consultant business, The Posh House, in 2019.

“I’ve always desired to build something of my own and just enjoyed creating ideas, developing brands and helping…people elevate their vision,” she said

Through her business, The Posh House, Virden offers image consulting, which consists mostly of wardrobe styling, web design, and social media management.

“We live in a society where people judge you by the way that you look, the way you enter a room and by the way you carry yourself,” she said. “I just feel that image and branding are two powerful tools. And when people feel confident in how they present themselves, personally or professionally, it truly impacts how they show up in the world.”

Tierra Virden launched a segment on WBRC last year, bringing the latest fashion trends and seasonal wear to the Birmingham audience. (Screengrab)

The Posh House

Virden’s main customers are entrepreneurs, businesses or brands. Image consulting and styling services range from $250 to $500, depending on the number of looks needed and travel. Web design services range from $800 to $1,000 and up. And social media management starts at $600 and increases due to the services needed.

She said it inspires her to see people’s transformations.

“People definitely come alive,” Virden added. “When they actually see where they want to be but don’t necessarily know how to get there – that’s when I come in and give them that direction and help them get to that vision of themselves, that confidence in themselves that they desire.”

She also launched a segment on WBRC last year, bringing the latest fashion trends and seasonal wear to the Birmingham audience, teaching them which pieces to look for and which trends to be aware of.

In addition to her work with WBRC, Virden has also conducted a fashion show with Belk and PozeBazaar at the Riverchase Galleria Mall and provided wardrobe consulting for a TEDx event in Kelly Ingram Park in February 2025.

Virden’s main goal with her work through The Posh House is to expand in ways to help individuals and businesses elevate their brands.

“I do want to work with more entrepreneurs, creatives, and organizations who want to strengthen their image and digital presence through branding, web design, wardrobe styling and social media strategy,” she said. “Overall, my ultimate goal is to just help people present themselves with confidence and intention in every space they enter.”

Those interested in her services can visit her website www.poshhouseconsulting.com or follow her on Instagram @tierrasimone__

City of Birmingham Marks Women’s History Month With #StrongHer 2026: The Golden Girls Edition

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This year, the City of Birmingham #StrongHer celebrates “Golden Girls,” women over 60 whose contributions continue to shape and strengthen the community. (Provided)

By Chanda Temple | birminghamal.gov

Since 2019, the City of Birmingham has marked March—Women’s History Month—by spotlighting local women making a meaningful impact through its #StrongHer campaign.

Through the years, the initiative has showcased the achievements and contributions of teachers, students, neighborhood leaders, health care professionals, entrepreneurs and more – all to reflect the strength of women in Birmingham.

This year, the city is turning its focus to a special “Golden Girls” edition, celebrating women over 60 whose contributions continue to shape and strengthen the community.

Here are the stories of nine of the women featured this year. For a full listing of this year’s and past honorees, visit www.birminghamal.gov/strongher.

 

She taught Ruben Studdard and hundreds of others. At 67, Jerrie Foster is Still Shaping Young Lives

Every morning, Jerrie Foster rises at 3 or 4 a.m. for her quiet time with the Lord.

It sets the perfect tone for the day as she sets out to tutor children three times a week at Hawkins Rec Center as part of Park and Rec’s Safe Haven program and work on her weekly morning prayer ministry with First Baptist Church of Ensley.

“The most important things are the children, my prayer ministry and just giving back,” Jerrie said. “I want to give back because the Lord has blessed me in so many ways.”

At 67, Jerrie has built a retirement life that looks nothing like slowing down. In fact, it’s so amped up that she calls it a “rewired” way of living.

She’s heavily involved at the Northeast YMCA, where she’s served on the board, tutors children about reading and attends the Y’s Silver Sneakers exercise program three times a week. Just last month, she joined others in working on some of the Habitat for Humanity homes on the Northeast YMCA property. She is also a member of the Birmingham Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., through which she is currently registering 18-year-old voters for elections. And through the national education sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Sorority, Inc., Nu Chapter, she visits Birmingham and Jefferson County schools to read to children.

Jerrie spent more than 30 years working for Birmingham City Schools, including 17 years at Smith Middle School, where she taught reading, language arts and drama. She was the kind of teacher students never forgot. Every morning, as students entered her classroom, she had them recite a class motto.

It went like this: “Do the very best you can. Never be a halfway man. Even though the task is light, work at it with all your might. Every hour throughout the day, do your best in every way. And when you have a task to do, never fail to see it through.”

Decades later, former students tell her they remember the motto and the impact she made on their lives. One of those students was 2003 American Idol winner Ruben Studdard, who has publicly praised Jerrie.

In an interview after American Idol, Ruben said he was thankful for Jerrie for encouraging him to take drama. The experience helped with his confidence on stage.

“I want all of our children in our city to be successful,” said Jerrie, a married mother and grandmother living in Birmingham’s Killough Springs community. “I just want to motivate them to know that they can excel and be anything that they want in life. All you have to do is pray, put your mind to it and do your best.”

 

She Cares for Her Mother with Dementia and Her Granddaughter. Birmingham’s Aakre Sims Calls It Purpose.

Aakre Sims always envisioned that one day she and her mother would travel together, like two old girlfriends, with all the time in the world to get there.

Dementia changed that timeline. But it did not change Aakre’s dream.

Aakre’s mother, now 83, was diagnosed with dementia in 2019. Aakre’s grandfather had it too, so when the signs appeared, Aakre recognized them and began preparing herself for what was ahead. In 2025, her mother moved in with her, and life as Aakre knew it shifted into something that required more patience, more prayer, and more grace than most people will ever be asked to give.

She also helps care for her seven-year-old granddaughter so that her daughter, a nurse, can work at night.

“So, I’ve got my hands pretty full,” Aakre said with a laugh that carries more love than exhaustion in it.

A typical morning for Aakre, 62, starts early. She gets her granddaughter ready for school, gets her mother together, drops her granddaughter off at school, drops her mother off at a center, and then heads to her job with the City of Birmingham, where she works as a zoning planner in the Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits. She remains ready to greet every person who walks through the door with warmth and a willingness to help. She has a particular soft spot for older residents who come to the counter a little confused or overwhelmed concerning zoning issues.

“I always want to help people, especially the elderly citizens,” Aakre said. “I want to make it a smooth transition.”

It is not lost on her that when she goes home every evening, she does the same thing in helping her mother.

Her mother is a retired U.S. Army veteran who was a strong, independent woman working to support the family. But last year, when her mother showed signs she could no longer stay by herself, Aakre became her full-time caretaker.

Later this year, Aakre plans to keep that personal promise of travel with her mom. She and her family are planning a Disney cruise. Her mother may not remember every detail of the trip, but Aakre wants her there so she can say she went.

“It’s not the end of our story,” she said.

 

She Watched Friends Die and Decided to Fight Back. Meet Birmingham’s Kathie Hiers of AIDS Alabama.

When Kathie Hiers believes something needs to change, she stays on it until it does.

For more than 30 years, the Alabama native has been a persistent and passionate HIV advocate. Twenty-four of those years have been spent leading AIDS Alabama in Birmingham, which serves more than 16,000 clients across all 67 Alabama counties.

She did not plan any of this.

Growing up, Kathie thought she would be an attorney or politician. She was studying at the University of South Alabama in the mid-1980s when people started getting sick and disappearing. “I literally saw people one day, and then you wouldn’t see them again,’’ she said. “You’d ask where they were, and they had died. It was just an awful, awful time.’’

Then she lost her best friend from high school.

He was a talented musician who came home for Christmas in late 1995. Kathie went to pick him up at the airport and did not recognize him. He was thin and in a wheelchair. It was clear he was dying. He passed in February 1996, just two months before life-saving HIV medications became available.

In 1995, she went full-time as an HIV advocate, starting a nonprofit in Mobile to help people with AIDS. When the top HIV job at AIDS Alabama in Birmingham opened, she applied and got it. She moved to Birmingham and started on Jan. 2, 2002, walking in with fire that has never gone out.

While working, Kathie learned that Alabama was getting cheated out of federal dollars meant to help people living with HIV. The way the Ryan White CARE Act was written at the time, large cities with high numbers of deceased HIV cases received twice as much funding per person as states like Alabama, even as the epidemic moved to the South. Over 1,000 Alabamians sat on a waiting list for life-saving medications. Ninety percent of them were minorities.

Kathie helped found the Southern AIDS Coalition in 2003, bringing 16 states together to fight for a fairer formula. Their efforts made national television. They wrote manifestos and editorials. They went to Washington over and over again. In 2006, after years of fighting, the Ryan White law was changed. Alabama’s waiting list was cleared and $4 million in new funding came into the state that first year.

On July 1, 2026, Kathie will retire as CEO of AIDS Alabama. She will be 72 in October. She would like to spend more time with her mother, who is 93. She’d also like to travel. But do not mistake retirement for retreat.

“I love this work,’’ she said. “I feel like I’ve made a difference, and I will continue to make a difference. Like I said, I won’t give up completely.’’

 

She Lost Her Job to AI at 63. What Birmingham’s Wilhelmina Thomas Did Next Changed Everything

Wilhelmina Thomas lost her data entry banking job to artificial intelligence in November 2023. She was 63 years old and not ready to retire. So, she spent the next nine months applying for other jobs. Not a single call came back.

What came instead was more time. And Wilhelmina knew exactly what to do with it.

She had already been volunteering at Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, a non-profit Birmingham organization that teaches middle and high school students how to upcycle clothing and compete in the annual Recycled Runway fashion show. After the layoff, she simply showed up more. More hours. More ideas. More of herself poured into young people, helping them use their hands to turn their dreams into realities.

Wilhelmina knows how to make things happen because she has been sewing since the second or third grade. She grew up in the Riley-Travellick neighborhood of Birmingham, where her mother, who did men’s alterations for Parisian, taught her everything about sewing. That early education never left her.

Bib & Tucker is just one thread in a much larger tapestry for Wilhelmina.

Every first Thursday at 1 p.m. at the East Ensley Library, Wilhelmina teaches senior citizens embroidery stitches and how to put together quilt squares. Since 2004, she has volunteered as a docent at Sloss Furnaces, and since 2007, she has given tours at Oak Hill Cemetery, the city’s first cemetery. In 2020, she started working with the Birmingham Historical Touring Company to give the civil rights movement walking tours in downtown Birmingham.

She also gives walking tours of Enon Ridge, where there’s an African American cemetery dating back to 1890, located at Third Avenue and 12th Street North. In 2025, Wilhelmina founded the non-profit Masonton to establish perpetual care for the cemetery, where R.A. Blount, the grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Alabama, and printer John Tuggle, husband of Tuggle Elementary School namesake Carrie A. Tuggle, are buried.
“This is where the African American founding fathers of Birmingham are buried,” she said. “We need to preserve that history.”

Since losing that job in 2023, Wilhelmina, now 66, has not looked back. What is ahead of her is all that matters.

“I feel grace,” she said. “I hold myself to a standard of grace and not perfection. You do what you can to the best you can.”

 

Birmingham’s Antoinette Hill Jenkins Survived Breast Cancer Twice. Her Message Could Save Your Life

In the summer of 1995, Antoinette Jenkins Hitt turned 40, and she decided to do a lot of “firsts.’’

She took her first trip to Houston, went on her first cruise, and had her first mammogram. After having the mammogram in late October of that year, her doctor saw something unusual and ordered a biopsy.

When the results came back, Antoinette was told she had Stage 0 breast cancer. She opted for a radical mastectomy and had her right breast removed. Then, in 2008, a mammogram showed Antoinette had breast cancer in her left breast. Again, it was Stage 0, and again she had a radical mastectomy.

Her breast cancer journey prompted her to volunteer with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure when it existed in Birmingham and encourage women to get mammograms. In 2012, she began participating in Breast Cancer Awareness Sunday, held on the fourth Sunday in October, at Woodland Park Church of Christ in Birmingham, where she worships.

“It was the church’s way of embracing [survivors], and we were able to tell our story and encourage others,’’ she said, adding that she distributes breast cancer awareness pamphlets to women, stressing that early detection is key in battling breast cancer.

Today, at the age of 70, Antoinnette said she feels pretty good, but she is fighting a battle of a different kind – chronic kidney disease. At one time, she weighed 308 pounds and had uncontrollable high blood pressure. She had weight loss surgery in 2001, but doctors did not discover the kidney issue until a follow-up appointment. In November 2025, she was placed on dialysis, which she does three days a week. She is now undergoing testing in Birmingham to see if she qualifies to become a kidney transplant candidate.

She said she does not let her situation keep her down because her faith in God and the support of her family keep her lifted.

‘‘I maintain my positivity because the dirt is not on me yet. I’m not lying in a coffin yet,’’ said Antoinette, who is a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. “Though it may be limited, I’m going to live my life to the fullest.’’

 

From Her Hospital Bed, Birmingham Caterer Kathy G. Mezrano Was Already Planning Her Next Chapter

Kathy G. Mezrano is always on a mission.

Whether she’s catering for hundreds, leading a project to raise money for a worthy cause or keeping fit, she works until the job is done. On Dec. 13, 2025, she was on her way to the YMCA. She was stopped at a traffic light when a big truck collided with her. The impact was so severe that Kathy suffered two crushed legs, nine broken ribs and stitches to her right forearm. At least four surgeries followed.

For many, all of that would have been enough to pull back and be still. But not Kathy, 82. She had other plans.

From her recovery bed, Kathy remained in contact with several people, including her son and trained chef, Jason, to finalize things for a new cafe they had planned to open at the Birmingham Museum of Art with a French-inspired menu. The last time Kathy G. & Company had operated a cafe there was in 2013, so returning was a big thing for Kathy and Jason.

Another person Kathy contacted was Chantal Drake, the museum’s deputy director. Via email or phone, Kathy discussed the new cafe logo, ordering aprons and T-shirts for the staff, and making sure fresh flowers would be in glass cut-bud vases on tables topped with white tablecloths.

“She did not sound like someone who was in the hospital with broken bones. She was just as energetic as she was prior to the accident and so motivated and determined to be back up and herself again,” said Chantal. “I think it has a lot to do with the passion for her work. She’s just a firecracker of a lady.”

Chantal added that the café, which opened in February 2026, has been extremely successful.

Kathy, who has been in the food industry for more than 40 years, said that pleasing people with food is in her blood. She’s big on presentation, wanting people to have an experience through taste and sight. Such attention to detail carries over into her fundraising efforts for organizations such as the Birmingham chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier and the Community Food Bank of Alabama. She has also been involved in women-led efforts that give female entrepreneurs a bigger seat at the table.

Today, Kathy remains at a recovery center, full of hope as she takes each day one step at a time.

 

Birmingham Neighborhood Leader Dorothy Scott Has One Rule at 81. Keep Going

Catch Dorothy Scott if you can. Most mornings, she’s already gone.

Earlier this month, she was finalizing her plans to attend a three-day women’s retreat, thinking of her next neighborhood association meeting for Woodland Park, and working out an idea to do a new meal delivery route for homebound seniors in her community.

Dorothy is 81 years old. And she will be the first one to tell you she is just getting warmed up.

“I’m rocking and rolling, sugar,” she said, laughing. “The Bible doesn’t have retirement, does it, baby?”

Dorothy spent years working on sheet metal for airplanes at the former Hayes Aircraft in Birmingham before retiring. But sitting still was simply not for her. She served as a caregiver for a Birmingham family for 10 years and later remained active in the community.

Today, Dorothy serves as neighborhood president for Woodland Park, leads the senior group at New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Titusville, attends a Bible study on the Southside, visits the Titusville Library, serves on her church’s prayer team and waters the 60 plants at her church. She and a fellow church member are about to begin delivering meals to homebound seniors once a month.

“I want to do this to show people that I care. Most churches don’t reach out to our older people. They reach out to our younger people,” she said. “But our older people are the backbone… We need to be sharing our stories with (the younger generation) so we can have that connection there.”

 

Birmingham’s Gloria Vail Lost Her Only Child and Let Love Lead Her Back to Serving Others

In 2003, Gloria Vail retired from Birmingham City Schools after 30 years of service as a special education teacher and transition teacher coordinator.

Two years later, Gloria got back to working with young people by volunteering with the West End Optimist Club, which is dedicated to empowering youth and promoting education. She served in various leadership roles at the local and state levels. Impressed at what Gloria was doing, Gloria’s only child, Janee Vail, decided to join the West End Optimist Club, too.

The two attended their first district meeting together in August 2025 in Montgomery, where Janee saw how her mother impacted others on an even larger scale. Janee excitedly suggested that they both attend the Optimist International Convention in the summer of 2026. Gloria agreed.

But on Sept. 1, 2025, Janee, 56, passed unexpectedly.

Gloria grieved deeply over Janee’s passing, pulling back from several things, including volunteering three times a week at the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club to mentor and tutor children and working with the West End Optimist Club. She also skipped organizations’ meetings she’d been attending for years.
But just this month, Gloria walked through the doors of the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club with a renewed desire to continue to help.

“I missed the children,’’ Gloria, 74, admitted. “This is my opportunity to pay it forward, so I had to go back. I’ve got to do what I can do while I can still do it.’’
Gloria has also started returning to her book club meetings and attending her retired teachers’ meeting. “I had to feel my way back,’’ Gloria said.

“With my relatives here and in other cities, the help of my sisters from my Sunday School class, and with my going to free counseling, they have all allowed me to put things in their proper perspective,’’ Gloria said.

She still plans to attend the convention this summer, carrying the will to help others and Janee in her heart.

 

Birmingham’s Jerri Haslem Didn’t Choose Fitness. Fitness Chose Her. And Her Community Is Better for It

On a January morning in 2026, Jerri Haslem showed up to the MLK Day 5K Drum Run in Birmingham ready to do what she usually does. Work behind the scenes. Keep things moving. Make sure everybody else has their moment.
But this time, the moment found her.

Before the race started, organizers surprised Jerri with the MLK Day 5K Drum Run Fitness Award. She was stunned.

“It blew my mind,” she said. “They said, ‘You know what? You’ve been at it since Day One, and we thank you. You tell us about health, and you show up.”

Jerri is 62, a Birmingham native, a health educator, a certified fitness trainer, and the visionary behind Black People Run, Bike and Swim, which began in February 2011 in Birmingham. She has spent years motivating people to take their health seriously, especially in the Black community, where diabetes and high blood pressure hit hard.

She’s led free fitness classes in the past to help attendees address chronic health issues, and that will continue in April 2026 when she joins local partners to host a free outdoor cardio class in downtown Birmingham. The location will be announced soon.

Since 2020, she has led mindful movement classes with AARP Alabama, bringing chair-friendly workouts into people’s homes. And through the Run, Bike and Swim Foundation, she has helped turn races into community support. From 2011 to 2022, Black People Run, Bike, Swim hosted its “5K at The Junction” in Ensley. In 2022, she added a Thanksgiving run called “The Turkey Trot at the Junction.” In 2025, she moved “The Turkey Trot at the Junction” to the Birmingham CrossPlex.

Jerri has been running since she was 38. She has completed 62 half-marathons and wants to keep the number matched to her age as long as she can. Her goal is to do her 63rd half-marathon when she turns 63 this September.

“I work out seven days a week,” she said. “You have to keep your body and your mind moving.”

Opinion: Birmingham’s Housing Challenge Is About Stability — And Stability Requires Alignment

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In Birmingham, keeping the American Dream alive often looks less like new construction and more like roof repairs, clear titles, manageable insurance costs, and access to practical knowledge. (Neighborhood Services)

By Carol E. Clarke | CEO, Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham

When we talk about housing in Birmingham, the conversation often centers on what we need to build next: new units, new developments, new incentives.

But for thousands of Birmingham families, the more urgent question is whether they can hold on to the homes they already have.

In our city, keeping the American Dream alive often looks less like new construction and more like roof repairs, clearing titles, managing insurance costs, and accessing practical knowledge from neighbors and professionals. It looks like helping long-time homeowners remain safely and confidently in place.

Birmingham was built for a population far larger than it serves today. Much of our housing stock was constructed before 1940. These homes anchor our neighborhoods and carry generations of history — but they are aging, and many require significant investment to remain safe and stable.

When homes fall into disrepair or vacancy, the consequences extend beyond a single property. Property values decline. Neighborhood confidence erodes. The tax base weakens — affecting revenue for local government and Birmingham City Schools. Stable housing supports stable classrooms.

As revitalization brings opportunity, it can also bring pressure. As neighborhoods strengthen and property values rise, homeowners, especially seniors on fixed incomes, may face higher costs due to increased taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses. Alabama provides important tools, including homestead and senior exemptions, but too many residents are unaware of what they qualify for or how to access and renew these protections. In a growing city, education is not optional — it is protective.

Yet many destabilizing forces are structural, not personal.

Heirs’ property leaves families without a clear title or access to financing. Absentee ownership separates decision-making from the neighborhood it impacts. Tax-delinquent properties circulate in legal and financial limbo.

Sometimes, well-intended policy tools do not align with one another. Alabama’s land banking framework was designed to help return long-term tax-delinquent properties to productive use.

But recent shifts in how delinquent properties are processed have complicated that pathway. As a result, reuse of vacant properties can remain stalled for years — while surrounding homeowners bear the consequences.

This legislative session presents an important opportunity. Proposed updates to Alabama’s land banking framework offer a chance to better align policy with on-the-ground reality. Thoughtful reform could help communities address persistent vacancy more effectively and return properties to productive use more quickly and responsibly.

This is not about blame. It is about coordination.

Housing stability requires informed homeowners. It requires responsible lenders and insurers. It requires trusted contractors. It requires clear legal pathways. It requires aligned public policy. It requires a shared table.

That is why Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham is convening HomeWise Expo 2026, grounded in a simple principle: Knowledge is your home’s strongest foundation. HomeWise Expo is a citywide gathering designed to connect residents directly with the resources that make stability possible. It brings together homeowners, contractors, lenders, insurers, legal professionals, and public-sector partners in one place — not just to discuss housing challenges, but to offer real solutions.

For homeowners, it is an opportunity to gain clarity and confidence — to ask questions about maintenance, heirs’ property, financing, insurance, and code compliance, and to leave with practical next steps.

For sponsors and exhibitors, it is direct engagement with residents who are actively invested in maintaining and improving their homes — and an opportunity to be part of Birmingham’s broader revitalization story.

HomeWise Expo is possible because of strong community partnerships, including the Birmingham Realtist Association and Honorary Chair of the event, Bill Bynum of Hope Credit Union, both sharing a commitment to keeping families rooted and neighborhoods strong.

If we want Birmingham’s growth to be sustainable — if we want to protect family wealth, strengthen our schools, and keep the American dream within reach — we must invest not only in what we build next, but in what we preserve.

Growth without stability is fragile. Revitalization without coordination is incomplete. I invite Birmingham homeowners, community partners, and civic-minded sponsors to join us on April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bill Harris Arena to help strengthen the neighborhoods that define our city.

Keeping the American Dream alive in Birmingham will require stewardship, partnership, and informed action. The time to align is now.

Register for the expo: HomeWise Expo Tickets, Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite and follow Neighborhood Housing Service of Birmingham on Facebook.

“We can’t stop the storms, but we can prevent tragedy. We are proud to be a part of solutions that can help strengthen communities and save lives.”

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AREILLE JUDKINS, AN 8TH GRADER AT SOUTH HAMPTON K-8 SCHOOL. THE STUDENTS’ TORNADO PREPAREDNESS PROJECT PLACED AMONG THE TOP 10 NATIONAL FINALISTS FOR SAMSUNG’S 2025-2026 “SOLVE FOR TOMORROW” COMPETITION, BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, MARCH 20.

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS

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Jewell Pitts the Adult Female Athlete of the Year 2025. (Alabama State Games)

By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times

HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!!

“CELEBRATE THE SHEROES IN YOUR LIFE!!!”

TODAY, MARCH 26

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

**WOMEN’S BUSINESS OWNERS FORUM AND LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites, with the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce. Speakers include: Dr. Ona Brown, Dr. Lashunda Scales, Latisha Scott and Moderator Muriel Smith-Varner. For more email: info@AlBlackCC.org.

**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

**CHOKO AIKEN PIANO TRIO at High Dive, 7 p.m.

**FREE – SATURN’S COUNTRY KARAOKE with TRISTEN KLAVENGA at Saturn.

**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd.

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

**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS KARAOKE & MINGLE at Platinum with music by DEVYBE BAND and hosted by Jirus Horton. Line Dance with DESI KEITH & D2 at 6 p.m.

**TAND with MEDICINE BUS at The Nick.

**SPECIAL EVENT” COMEDIAN PHIL HANLEY at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**RnB POETICALLY LIT, 5-7 p.m. at Lit on 8th, 518 Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. with HUNCHO ZAVY, KD MCQWEEN, CAROL HOOD, DKMODE, BRIANNE SHARDAW and hosted by HEMP THE ARTIST. Every Thursday.

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

**FILMMAKER NETWORKING NIGHTS, 5 p.m. at 1821 2nd Avenue North

**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.

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

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

IT IS FRIDAY…the weekend starts…

**FISH FRY FRIDAY at Lil Mama’s, 1200 Hall Avenue EVERY FRIDAY, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: TONY BAKER at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**COMEDIAN MASON JONES at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**WATCH HOUSE at Iron City.

**THE NOWHERE SQUARES + MARA MAGRA + ABUSEMENT + BOLEE at The Nick.

**THE BROOK & THE BLUFF: WEREWOLF TOUR w/CASSANDRA COLEMAN at Avondale Brewing Co.

**ROBERT LESTER FOLSOM with RAMBLER KANE at Saturn.

**FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, 5 p.m. at Howard’s Unlimited Lounge & Cocktail Bar at 4010 Avenue I with food by 1918 Catering Food Truck. Happy Hour at 5 p.m. Call 205-213-9097 for more.

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

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

**FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH PRAYER WALK, 9 – 10 a.m. at Irondale City Hall with Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. and Irondale City Chaplain Mike McClure, Sr.

**KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY: Estate Planning, Heirs’ Property and Homeownership in Birmingham, 10 a.m. at The Grove BHM, 200 6th Avenue SW.

**THE NEW EDITION WAY TOUR 2026 with NEW EDITION, BOYZ II MEN, TONI BRAXTON is coming to Birmingham.

**CANDLELIGHT: NEO-SOUL FAVORITES featuring songs by Prince, Childish Gambino and more, 8:45 p.m. at the Carver Theatre under the glow of candlelight.

**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN TONY BAKER at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**COMEDIAN MASON JONES at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**DIE SPOTZ with BIRTHDAY GIRL at Saturn.

**DRAG NIGHT at The Nick

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

**SPRING FESTIVAL at Railroad Park, 1 – 4 p.m. for families with food and laughter.  There will food trucks, Easter eggs, photos with the Easter bunny, music and more.  Take your basket.

**EASTER EGGS-PERIENCE 2026, 2 p.m. at the Ruffner Park Sports Complex with FREE ice cream, crafts and Easter Bunny Photos. SCHEDULE including Ages, Times and Locations: AGES 0-3, 2 p.m. at Field 3B; AGES 4-6, 2:30 p.m. at Field 3A; AGES 7-10, 2:30 p.m. at Field 2; AGES 11+, 2:45 p.m. at Field 1 and Seniors (55+), 3 p.m. at Field 3.

**HOWARD’S UNLIMITED LOUNGE & COCKTAIL BAR, 4010 Avenue I, in Belview Heights with our own favorite son radio personality D.J. CHRIS COLEMAN. Check it out for Sunday Brunch with food by 1918 Catering, music and more!! For more, call 205-213-9097. 1918 Catering is the best food for lunch, dinner or your special event. (Take my word.)

**JOSE CARR performing at JAZZ IN THE GARDEN SUNDAYS, Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, 5-8 p.m. at Denim on 7th, 2808 7th Avenue Suite105.

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

**2ND SUNDAY FREE SHOW with ZACH AUSTIN at The Nick.

**4th SUNDAY FREE SHOW with our favorite TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH at The Nick.

**MOTION SUNDAYS at Platinum, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. with DJ CUZZO X DJ A1 Controlling the Vibes.

**FREE – NULL X DUG with REFUSE TO THRIVE, HOCKY at Saturn.

**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN TIM SHROPSHIRE at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**COMEDIAN MASON JONES at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**THE STIFFTONES with FIRE CAMINO at The Nick.

 

MONDAY, MARCH 30

**WEEKDAYS – IRONDALE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER has activities starting at 8 a.m. with a Hot Lunch served for Seniors Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Call 205-951-1418 for details about the FREE program.

**MONDAYS – THURSDAYS – CFJS CARES RESPITE PROGRAM, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 205-278-7113 for more info.

**MONDAYS – GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, 10-11:30 a.m. at CJFS Conference Room. Open to survivors who have experienced loss within the past 2 years. Call 205-278-7101 to sign up.

**MONDAYS – DEMENTIA CAREGIVER VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP, 3 p.m. and/or Tuesday at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Call 205-278-7113 for more info.

**BIRMINGHAM BANDSTAND Open Mic at The Nick.

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

**TOWN HALL MEETING – State of the City Recap, 6 p.m. at Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South presented by Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr.

**TACO TUESDAY R & B NIGHT, EVERY THURSDAY at Hemings on 2ND Avenue.

**PODCASTING 101 at CREED63, EVERY TUESDAY at 5:45 p.m. Learn how to launch and create your own podcast at 1601 5th Avenue North, Birmingham 35203.

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

**SONGWRITER’S NIGHT EVERY 2ND TUESDAY at The Nick.

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

**MODEL/ACTRIZ at Saturn at 8 p.m.

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

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

**SPECIAL EVENT: GRITS & EGGS PODCAST: THE FIRST COUSINS TOUR at The StarDome Comedy Club.

**FREE – OLD CITY CHAMPS with GUTHRIE ECHOES, ALSOTHE BAND, and MARK ROBINSON at Saturn.

 

NEXT THURSDAY, APRIL 2

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

**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

**JUVENILE’S BOILING POINT ALBUM RELEASE TOUR WITH THE 400 DEGREEZ BANDS at Iron City.

**FREE INTERCEPTOR at Saturn.

**WARREN ZEIDERS w/LAKEVIEW at Avondale Brewing Co.

**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd.

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

**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS KARAOKE & MINGLE at Platinum with music by DEVYBE BAND and hosted by Jirus Horton. Line Dance with DESI KEITH & D2 at 6 p.m.

**SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN CHARLESTON WHITE at the StarDome Comedy Club.

 

NEXT FRIDAY, APRIL 3

**FISH FRY FRIDAY at Lil Mama’s, 1200 Hall Avenue EVERY FRIDAY, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN ATTELL at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**FLESHWATER at Saturn.

 

NEWS TO KNOW AND USE – PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS TO WATCH 

CELEBRATE THE SHEROES IN YOUR LIFE – Across the Americas, Caribbean and beyond, women have fought for freedom, championed culture and redefined leadership. During Women’s History Month, we honor the women on the world stage. From entertainers to pioneering educators and scientists shaping the next generation, women and their influence is woven into the fabric of our history.  This month, we’ve honored their legacy and celebrate the women continuing to break new ground.

 

FOR SPORTS LOVERS

Celebrating and Honoring Alabama native JEWELL YVETTE COBBS PITTS who was the ‘Adult Female Athlete of the Year -Pickleball and Tennis’. She was the 2025 Honoree for the Alabama State Games, a part of the National Congress of State Games. It is the state’s largest multi-sport event that brings athletes together for Olympic-style competitions with a belief that sports should be accessible to everyone. It was started in 1982 at the request of the United States Olympic Committee (now named the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee). The Alabama State Games organizers honored Jewell Pitts, a Montgomery native last year, with the creation of the JEWELLFEST for her accomplishments. Jewell Pitts’ commitment to her decades long career in the Alabama Department of Mental Health and her love of tennis made a great impact on the lives of children and adults alike that had physical, intellectual and development disabilities. Her heart was in DREAM COURT, a non-profit organization that reflects her love and its mission providing an adaptive tennis program that strives for inclusion and acceptance where Jewell touched lives and hearts throughout the Montgomery-River Region Community. Dream Court is hosting THE JEWELL JOY CUP 2026, on May 2, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Lagoon Tennis Park in Montgomery. Pitts also known as a professional photographer was an advocate for the Special Olympics, an active member of numerous civic and church organizations including the Red Tails Aviation Flight Academy Foundation. She competed in the National Senior Games in pickleball and badminton. Jewell Pitts will be honored June 12-14, 2026, during the Alabama State Games in Birmingham. Jewell would have carried that legacy forward, this year, as a torchbearer during the Alabama State Games opening ceremony. Pitts died February 2026.

 

AROUND BIRMINGHAM

IN IRONDALE

**KEEP IRONDALE BEAUTIFUL – SPRING TRASH Amnesty Weeks: District 1 -March 30-April 2; District 2 – April 6-9; District 3 – April 13-16;

District 4 – April 20-23; District 5 – April 27-20.

**APRIL 4 – RUFFNER PARK SPORTS COMPLEX OPENING DAY, 9 a.m. -2 p.m.

 

IN MOUNTAIN BROOK

**MARCH 31 – YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MORNING MIXER, 7:30 – 9 a.m. at The Welch Group, 3940 Montclair Road for ages 25 – 40 on the fourth floor with a Coffee and Light Breakfast. You must register.

**APRIL 4 – MOUNTAIN BROOK EASTER EGG ROLL, 10 a.m. on the Grassy Field by the O’Neal Library. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? Donate Eggs to the chamber to be included as a sponsor for this year’s event and have your logo on the banner. Email chamber@mtnbrookchamber.org to confirm and Drop off eggs at the chamber office by Thursday, April 2.

 

AT THE BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS

**APRIL 2 – GOT SUN? GROW FOOD!, 11 a.m. – Noon with Advance Master Gardner KAREN MITCHELL. You must register.

**APRIL 16 – 18 – SPRING PLANT SALE. Members ONLY at 1-5:30 p.m. on Friday; Open to the PUBLIC on Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 pm. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring your cart or wagon to get plants including: Natives, Perennials, Tropicals, Herbs, Camellias, Ferns, Trees & Shrubs, Roses, Heirloom Vegetables, Azaleas and Japanese Maples. Check and Credit Card ONLY. Rain or shine.

 

FOR MUSIC LOVERS

AT JAZZI’S ON 3RD

**APRIL 17 – A TRIBUTE TO BABYFACE, 7-10 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd featuring BT Collective, Eclectic Soul and ABRAHAM THE VOICE.

 

AT THE HISTORIC CARVER THEATRE

**APRIL 20 – JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY LIVE, 5 – p.m. at the Carver Theatre for the Sunday Series, Jazz on 4th.

**JUNE 13 – JAZZ GIRLS DAY, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Carver Theatre. This groundbreaking event will celebrate young women in jazz through workshops, mentorship, and music-making.

**JUNE 20 – TYREEK MCDOLE LIVE at the Carver Theatre. This will be an unforgettable evening with a multi-award-winning Haitian American vocalist whose rich baritone and soulful artistry will capture audiences across the country. McDole transforms each performance into a powerful space for reflection, connection and collective experience.

**JUNE 28 – EXCELSIOR BAND, 5 p.m., at the Carver Theatre for the Sunday Series – Jazz on 4th.

**MAY 3 – THE MICHAEL J. AND MARY ANNE FREEMAN PARLOR CONCERT 2026, 2:#o p.m. at the Hoover/Randle Jome, 2255 Tyler Road, Bluff Park featuring CARLOS IZCARAY with Birmingham Music Club. Get your tickets early.

 

COMING SOON

**APRIL 11 – YARD SALE, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, 1615 4th Court W, supporting the youth ministry.

**APRIL 29 – MAY 3 – BLUES TRAVELER BAND TO PERFORM AT THE REGIONS TRADITIONS – Get Ready to Rock on May 2 with the Blues Traveler on Hole 10 at the White Claw Watering Hole. The Regions Tradition Golf Tournament is April 29 – May 3 at the Greystone Golf & Country Club.

**MAY 30 – MAGIC CITY CLARINET FESTIVAL – The 3rd Magic City Clarinet Festival is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Birmingham Museum of Art. There will be concerts, master classes and competition with registration at 10:30 a.m. and classes at 11 a.m. Contact: director@bhammusicclub.org or 205-253-1313, for more.

 

Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time. People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send your questions, contact info with your events, your things of interest and more to: gwenderu@yahoo.com AND thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com.

Alabama Unveils ‘SUN Bucks,’ Providing $120 Per Eligible Child for Summer Food

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The Alabama SUN Bucks program, also known as Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer or Summer EBT, will provide a one-time payment of $120 per school-age child for qualifying families. (Adobe Stock)

The Birmingham Times

This summer, eligible school-age children will receive a one-time payment of $120 per child in grocery benefits through the Alabama SUN Bucks program. These benefits can provide the nourishment your children need during the summer break.

SUN Bucks benefits are in the form of a pre-loaded card with a one-time $120 benefit for the summer that families can use to purchase groceries. Alabama SUN Bucks will be  accepted at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, convenience stores and online retailers. Alabama SUN Bucks can buy most SNAP-eligible foods, except hot and prepared foods.

The Alabama SUN Bucks benefit will start being sent in June 2026 and families that need to apply can do so anytime. The Alabama Department of Human Resources will send a letter about your child’s eligibility if you applied or are automatically eligible.

School-age students are eligible and will be enrolled automatically for Alabama SUN Bucks if:

  • Your child attended a school during School Year 2025-2026 with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP), and your household meets the free or reduced-price school meals income guidelines; or
  • Your child attended a school during School Year 2025-2026 with the NSLP or SBP and your household received benefits through SNAP, TANF, Medicaid (through school demonstration project), Foster Care, Homeless, Migrant, Runaway or Head Start. (Not all Head Start locations participate).

If you have not applied for or stopped receiving any of these benefits, you need to apply for Alabama SUN Bucks to start receiving grocery benefits for the summer. The last date to apply is August 15.

Email your application to: support@alabama-sunbucks.com or mail application to P. O. Box 241089, Montgomery, Alabama, 36124-1089. For any questions, reach out to DHR at: support@alabama-sunbucks.com or you may contact us at 1-800-443-3536.