‘I Pulled Out the Ring, and Asked if She Loved Me … and [Then] I Told Her How Much I Loved Her’

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

VERLINDA & EDDIE WELLS JR.

Live: Bessemer

Married: June 9, 1990

Met: Spring 1988, while in traffic on 4th Avenue in Bessemer. “That’s where I finally got her to stop and talk to me,” Eddie said. “I recognized her from high school [McAdory High School in Bessemer], but I had never said a word to her… I observed her for two or three lights before I started making motions at her to try to get her attention, and when she finally looked at me and let down her window, I asked her if she was related to Morris Wilson, who happened to be her brother.

The mention of her brother did the job. “The light turned green, and I asked her if she would mind pulling over into a (nearby) parking lot and she did and we started talking and exchanged numbers,” Eddie said.

“He was driving a nice car and was a nice-looking guy, so of course, I was interested,” Verlinda laughed. “And the idea of him saying he knew my brother made [me comfortable], and I thought, ‘well, if he knows my brother, and this is a nice-looking guy, he’s a safe pick.’ I gave him my phone number and he called me the next day.”

Eddie set up a date for the following day.

First date: At Pizza Hut in Bessemer. Eddie said he wanted an opportunity to sit in each other’s presence and get to know one another.

“I went and picked her up from her home and that was my first encounter with her family. They were very inviting and asked me to come in and wait while she finished getting ready,” Eddie said, “and sure enough she came out looking good. It was supposed to be a casual night out, but I appeared to be underdressed once she walked out,” he laughed.

“Eddie is really tall, he’s 6 ‘5, and I’m tall too, I’m 6 feet, so the thought of being able to look up at my date sent me to the clouds,” Verlinda laughed. “Looking up at him was a dream. He was good looking, tall, and he drove a real nice car. Everything was on point.”

The turn: Six months later. “As time went on, the dates became more frequent. We agreed upon the fact that we were both tired of dating and it was time to [commit],” Eddie said. “I was working [at a no longer existing warehouse in the distribution department] reliable and dependable. And she was getting ready to graduate from UAB, and was going to be teaching. But there was a call that initiated [marriage talk]. Verlinda called me one day at work and she said I bought something and that she was really excited about it. And I said, ‘well what is it?’ and when she told me what it was, I was all in,” said Eddie.

Verlinda had bought some furniture with the money she had been saving to purchase a graduation gift to herself. Verlinda had her eye on a new car but instead bought something for their future.

For Verlinda, the turning point was her family’s approval. “My mom, dad, and siblings all fell in love with Eddie and knew he was the guy for me,” she said.

Verlinda and Eddie Wells Jr. met Spring 1988 in Bessemer traffic. The couple married less than two years later. (Provided Photos)

The proposal: Christmas 1989, at Verlinda’s parents’ home in Bessemer, during Christmas dinner.

“I was so nervous about proposing with all of them there that I was shaking. And after the food had been blessed they started passing the [dishes] around, and when I was passed the pitcher of sweet tea, I dropped it trying to pour myself a glass. After I did that, they had a little fun with me and that was part of my initiation into the family,” Eddie said.

After the laughter subsided, Eddie recovered and asked Verlinda’s parents for her hand in marriage, “and they were so overjoyed they started crying. Then, I turned to Verlinda and pulled out the ring, and I asked her if she loved me. She said ‘yes’, and then I told her how much I loved her and asked her if she would be my wife, and she said ‘yes’, said Eddie.

“When he started talking to my parents, I was so excited, I felt like ‘oh my, it’s about to happen’. My life was about to change, and it was changing for the betterment of both of us. I loved the ring. I had given him some different samples of what I liked, and he did not fall short of what I wanted. I happily said ‘yes’,” recalled Verlinda.

The wedding: At Verlinda’s home church, New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bessemer, officiated by Pastor William H. Walker Sr. Their colors were purple and yellow.

Most memorable for the bride was the reception. “People were so happy. I enjoyed our first dance and being there with our loved ones,” Verlinda said.

Most memorable for the groom was a moment his memory failed him during the ceremony. “We both had a part that we had to say to each other and I couldn’t remember everything I was supposed to say. I had it written down on a piece of paper in my pocket, but my best man told me if I took that paper out he was leaving,” Eddie laughed. “So I struggled through it. I don’t think I said half of what I was supposed to say, but I didn’t pull out that paper.”

They honeymooned in Gatlinburg, Tenn. “That was Verlinda’s first time up in the mountains and she wasn’t thrilled about the high elevation,” Eddie recalled. “The chalet that we stayed in was very cozy, and romantic. And then when it was time to leave, she wasn’t too thrilled going down the mountain. She had her eyes closed coming up the mountain and going down.”

Words of wisdom: “Divorce is not an option. Learn how to work through your issues and keep God first. You have to have a prayerful life, and respect each other’s flaws, because no one is perfect,” Verlinda said.

“Figure out what your spouse’s love language is and cater to that to the best of your abilities. Try to manage their expectations the best you can. Always try to talk things out and be as proactive as you can in situations instead of reactive. And when special days and holidays come around, if it’s special to your spouse, make sure you [acknowledge/celebrate] because it means something to them,” Eddie said.

Happily ever after: The Wells attend New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bessemer, where Eddie serves as the Chairman of the Deacon Ministry, and Verlinda, on the Marriage, Deacon’s Wives, and Future Teacher Foundation ministries. They have two children, Challis Morgan, 32, and Colin Wells, 29, and one granddaughter, Maya Morgan, 11 months.

Verlinda, 61, is a Bessemer native, and McAdory High School grad. She attended The University of Alabama at Birmingham [UAB], where she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in elementary education, and a certification in school psychometry. Verlinda retired from Jefferson County Schools as an educator in 2020, after 31 years. She enjoys spending her time with her granddaughter and volunteer tutoring at the Bessemer Public Library.

Eddie, 63, is a Bessemer native, and McAdory High School grad. He’s worked in the warehouse industry in distribution for more than 40 years, and has worked for Patterson Logistics in Bessemer, for the last 10 years as a department manager.

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

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South Hampton School’s Tambra Clark Named New Technology Integration Facilitator for BCS

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As the Library/Media Specialist and Technology Leader at South Hampton, Tambra Clark spearheads the integration of technology applications into K-8 curricula. (KaiXR)

By Barnett Wright and Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times

When South Hampton K-8 School Media Specialist Tambra Clark was invited to speak at this year’s Ed Farm’s 2025 Future of Learning Summit (FOLS) she was more than willing to share her experience of embracing technology to enhance education.

That’s because Clark, who will become Technology Integration Facilitator for Birmingham City Schools beginning July 1, has become a model in the region where technology intersects with education.

“Today I’m here to talk about a good thing,” Clark told an audience last week filled with area leaders, educators and students as she helped kick off Day One of FOLS. “Something that I found within Ed Farm.”

Ed Farm, a tech and education startup nonprofit based in Birmingham, hosts FOLS, which is a professional development experience in Birmingham that brings educators together to reimagine learning through technology and future-focused curriculum.

Clark was named last month to Business Alabama’s 2025 Women in Tech list that honors 25 professionals across the state whose achievements are shaping the future of industries from biotechnology to infrastructure, cybersecurity to advanced manufacturing.

As the Library/Media Specialist and Technology Leader at South Hampton, Clark spearheads the integration of technology applications into K-8 curricula, collaborates with district leadership on technology initiatives, and partners with Ed Farm to implement best practices for innovation and challenged based learning.

In 2020, Ed Farm in partnership with Birmingham City Schools introduced the South Hampton Innovation Library, the organization’s first learning space designed through its “Spaces” initiative.

When Clark began with Ed Farm she only had “one computer cart to code with to have a coding club. I had 20,000 books, I had two computer labs with about 40 Dell computers, and that was it,” she said.

Today, Clark said her library not only includes a 3D printing lab, but students have access to, “Oculus and we have equipment for students to make music with. I have robots, Legos, and drones. They have access to Kindle Nooks as well as “Bulldog Talk on the Edge,” a student-run podcast. This innovative podcast brings students together to discuss current and relevant societal issues and live streamed on Apple and Spotify.

During her opening at the ELOS she spoke of her appreciation for Ed Farm, a tech and education startup nonprofit headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

“Ed Farm has changed my life,” she said. “It has transformed my life. From the very beginning the support, the resources that they poured into us, you know, it was always a phone call away. They are truly my tribe. They are truly my cheerleader, they truly are cheerleaders because they want us to strive in that tech world by embracing technology and showing us how to enhance education with technology,” said Clark.

A Valuable Asset

Clark, 43, is a mother of four sons and has been married to Ketry Clark, an alumnus of Miles College, for 19 years. Her academic achievements are impressive. She pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha under the Chapter of Gamma Pi in 2005 at Miles College followed by obtaining her first degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education in 2006. She went on to obtain two master’s degrees: one in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology from Grand Canyon University (2011) and another in Library Media Education from Alabama State University (2015). In 2021, she earned her Educational Specialist degree in Instructional Leadership from Samford University.

Currently, Clark is a doctoral student at Samford University majoring in Educational and Organizational Leadership. Her leadership and innovation in education have been widely recognized. Clark is an Apple Distinguished Educator, an Ed Farm Teacher Fellow, and has established the first Student Fellows pilot program through the Ed Farm partnership in Birmingham City Schools.

Clark is the first sponsor to introduce drone clubs at the middle school level in Birmingham City Schools and has been featured in Business Alabama, Birmingham Times and in Ed Farm’s new SPACES documentary, which premiered at the Red Mountain Theatre in Birmingham showcasing her visionary approaches.

She is also a CSTA/MITRE Pre-service Teacher Leader Mentor for local HBCU students and recent graduates while serving as a regional and national facilitator specializing in educational technology. Clark’s passion for education, combined with her extensive experience and academic background, makes her a valuable asset in shaping the future of education through innovative teaching practices and technology integration.

She is a member of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, pastor Dr. Michael Wesley.

“Library Of Innovation”

At South Hampton, Clark said her “library of innovation just really flipped the script” for education. “It became more of a tech and stem-based library. My students have been able to compete on a national level because of that space, because of the resources,” said Clark adding. “They’re not intimidated when they walk into other rooms or other schools or compete with other kids … because guess what? They’ve already been exposed to those resources. They’re already acclimated, and they’re just ready to transform whatever initiative or whatever program that they’re working on.”

South Hampton K-8 School Media Specialist Tambra Clark was a featured speaker at this year’s Ed Farm’s 2025 Future of Learning Summit (FOLS). (FILE)

Her Intro to Innovation class reaches students from across the building, making her one of the highest-touchpoint teachers in the school. From general education to special education, and from STEM competitions to summer planning, Ms. Clark is showing what’s possible when immersive tools are used with purpose and consistency.

And under Clark’s leadership South Hampton’s K-8 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics team was selected as the Alabama winner in the 2024-25 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition.

The students received $12,000 and advances to the National Finals

Their project was Hygiene Hub, which upcycles donated clothing into sustainable hygiene products and diapers.

“The students thought it would be a relevant topic to discuss because of the stigmas around period poverty and diaper insecurity,” Clark said.

The students previously won $10,000 in the Altec Innovation Challenge for a variation of this project also called Hygiene Hub, a vending machine for donated hygiene products.

Clark’s students recently completed Kai XR’s Create a Bridge Adventure, where they were challenged to design bridges for their communities. Using engineering principles and critical thinking, they built 3D models to create solutions for tomorrow’s infrastructure.

Two students receiving special education services collaborated to build a full 3D model of the planets. They stayed focused, encouraged each other, and completed the project.

“They were motivated, collaborative, and proud of what they created,” Clark said. “And their final project was one of the best in the class.”

Caribbean Festival and Parade Fills Bessemer with Vibrant Colors and Rhythms

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MNJ dancer weekend-5 — Carnival Barbee dances in the street during the 12ᵗʰ annual Marvel City Caribbean Food & Music Festival. This is her third year returning as the lead ambassador of the masquerade section (Marika N. Johnson, For The Birmingham Times)

Written and photographed by Marika N. Johnson

Debardeleben Park in Bessemer, Alabama, came alive on Saturday with the sights, sounds, and flavors of the 12ᵗʰ annual Marvel City Caribbean Food & Music Festival. Founded by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization (CACAO), the day began with a lively parade that featured costumed dancers, steel bands, and vintage cars winding through Bessemer before culminating at the park around noon.

By 11 a.m., the festival gates opened welcoming families and culture enthusiasts eager to experience a rich tapestry of Caribbean heritage. Visitors sampled an array of authentic dishes — everything from jerk chicken and curry goat to plantains and fresh seafood — while sipping tropical drinks that added to the atmosphere.

Flag carriers represent some of the 13 independent countries of the Caribbean. (Marika N. Johnson, For The Birmingham Times)

Live music was the heartbeat of the festival, with performances throughout the day featuring reggae, soca, dancehall, and steel drum ensembles. A kids zone offered games and family-friendly entertainment, ensuring fun for all ages.

Local artisans and vendors lined the park with Caribbean-inspired art, fashion, and handcrafted goods. Parade-goers were dazzled by vibrant masqueraders, including returning lead ambassador Carnival Barbee, who danced energetically through the streets for the third consecutive year. She says, “I fly in to support this festival! Anytime I am called I am here!”

In attendance were Chef Jamika Pessoa, classically trained chef and TV host and Oliver Mair, Consul General of Jamaica for the Southern USA, seen riding together atop an antique convertible vehicle in the parade. Flag carriers proudly represented some of the 13 independent nations of the Caribbean, each waving high their country’s colors in celebration of unity and identity.

From left: Chef Jamika Pessoa, Oliver Mair the Counsel General of Jamaica (Southern USA) and Iggy Pullum during the 12ᵗʰ annual Marvel City Caribbean Food Music Festival. (Marika N. Johnson, For The Birmingham Times)

Sly Stone, Leader of Funk Revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 82

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dims.apnews — Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman, died Monday at age 82. (AP File)

By Hillel Italie | Associated Press

NEW YORK — Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s and beyond with such hits as “Everyday People,” “Stand!” and “Family Affair,” died Monday at age 82

Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, had been in poor health in recent years. His publicist Carleen Donovan said Stone died in Los Angeles surrounded by family after contending with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other ailments.

Founded in 1966-67, Sly and the Family Stone was the first major group to include Black and white men and women, and well embodied a time when anything seemed possible — riots and assassinations, communes and love-ins. The singers screeched, chanted, crooned and hollered. The music was a blowout of frantic horns, rapid-fire guitar and locomotive rhythms, a melting pot of jazz, psychedelic rock, doo-wop, soul and the early grooves of funk.Sly’s time on top was brief, roughly from 1968-1971, but profound.

No band better captured the gravity-defying euphoria of the Woodstock era or more bravely addressed the crash which followed. From early songs as rousing as their titles — “I Want To Take You Higher,” “Stand!” — to the sober aftermath of “Family Affair” and “Runnin’ Away,” Sly and the Family Stone spoke for a generation whether or not it liked what they had to say.Stone’s group began as a Bay Area sextet featuring Sly on keyboards, Larry Graham on bass; Sly’s brother, Freddie, on guitar; sister Rose on vocals; Cynthia Robinson and Jerry Martini horns and Greg Errico on drums. They debuted with the album “A Whole New Thing” and earned the title with their breakthrough single, “Dance to the Music.” It hit the top 10 in April 1968, the week the Rev. Martin Luther King was murdered, and helped launch an era when the polish of Motown and the understatement of Stax suddenly seemed of another time.

Led by Sly Stone, with his leather jumpsuits and goggle shades, mile-wide grin and mile-high Afro, the band dazzled in 1969 at the Woodstock festival and set a new pace on the radio. “Everyday People,” “I Wanna Take You Higher” and other songs were anthems of community, non-conformity and a brash and hopeful spirit, built around such catchphrases as “different strokes for different folks.” The group released five top 10 singles, three of them hitting No. 1, and three million-selling albums: “Stand!”, “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” and “Greatest Hits.”

For a time, countless performers wanted to look and sound like Sly and the Family Stone. The Jackson Five’s breakthrough hit, “I Want You Back,” and the Temptations’ “I Can’t Get Next to You” were among the many songs from the late 1960s that mimicked Sly’s vocal and instrumental arrangements. Miles Davis’ landmark blend of jazz, rock and funk, “Bitches Brew,” was inspired in part by Sly, while fellow jazz artist Herbie Hancock even named a song after him.

“He had a way of talking, moving from playful to earnest at will. He had a look, belts, and hats and jewelry,” Questlove wrote in the foreword to Stone’s memoir, “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin),” named for one of his biggest hits and published through Questlove’s imprint in 2023. “He was a special case, cooler than everything around him by a factor of infinity.”

Sly Stone in 2025. (Courtesy of Stone Family)

In 2025, Questlove released the documentary “Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).”

Sly’s influence has endured for decades. The top funk artist of the 1970s, Parliament-Funkadelic creator George Clinton, was a Stone disciple. Prince, Rick James and the Black Eyed Peas were among the many performers from the 1980s and after shaped in part by Sly, and countless hip-hop artists have sampled his riffs, from the Beastie Boys to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. A 2005 tribute record included Maroon 5, John Legend and the Roots.

“Sly did so many things so well that he turned my head all the way around,” Clinton once wrote. “He could create polished R&B that sounded like it came from an act that had gigged at clubs for years, and then in the next breath he could be as psychedelic as the heaviest rock band.”

A dream dies, a career burns away

By the early ’70s, Stone himself was beginning a descent from which he never recovered, driven by the pressures of fame and the added burden of Black fame. His record company was anxious for more hits, while the Black Panthers were pressing him to drop the white members from his group. After moving from the Bay Area to Los Angeles in 1970, he became increasingly hooked on cocaine and erratic in his behavior.

A promised album, “The Incredible and Unpredictable Sly and the Family Stone” (“The most optimistic of all,” Rolling Stone reported) never appeared. He became notorious for being late to concerts or not showing up at all, often leaving “other band members waiting backstage for hours wondering whether he was going to show up or not,” according to Stone biographer Joel Selvin.

Around the country, separatism and paranoia were setting in. As a turn of the calendar, and as a state of mind, the ’60s were over. “The possibility of possibility was leaking out,” Stone later explained in his memoir.

On “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin),” Stone had warned: “Dying young is hard to take/selling out is harder.” Late in 1971, he released “There’s a Riot Going On,” one of the grimmest, most uncompromising records ever to top the album charts. The sound was dense and murky (Sly was among the first musicians to use drum machines), the mood reflective (“Family Affair”), fearful (“Runnin’ Away”) and despairing: “Time, they say, is the answer — but I don’t believe it,” Sly sings on “Time.” The fast, funky pace of the original “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” was slowed, stretched and retitled “Thank You For Talkin’ to Me, Africa.”

The running time of the title track was 0:00.

“It is Muzak with its finger on the trigger,” critic Greil Marcus called the album.

“Riot” highlighted an extraordinary run of blunt, hard-hitting records by Black artists, from the Stevie Wonder single “Superstition” to Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” album, to which “Riot” was an unofficial response. But Stone seemed to back away from the nightmare he had related. He was reluctant to perform material from “Riot” in concert and softened the mood on the acclaimed 1973 album “Fresh,” which did feature a cover of “Que Sera Sera,” the wistful Doris Day song reworked into a rueful testament to fate’s upper hand.

By the end of the decade, Sly and the Family Stone had broken up and Sly was releasing solo records with such unmet promises as “Heard You Missed Me, Well I’m Back” and “Back On the Right Track.” Most of the news he made over the following decades was of drug busts, financial troubles and mishaps on stage. Sly and the Family Stone was inducted into the Rock & Roll of Fame in 1993 and honored in 2006 at the Grammy Awards, but Sly released just one album after the early ’80s, “I’m Back! Family & Friends,” much of it updated recordings of his old hits.

He would allege he had hundreds of unreleased songs and did collaborate on occasion with Clinton, who would recall how Stone “could just be sitting there doing nothing and then open his eyes and shock you with a lyric so brilliant that it was obvious no one had ever thought of it before.”

Sly Stone had three children, including a daughter with Cynthia Robinson, and was married once — briefly and very publicly. In 1974, he and actor Kathy Silva wed on stage at Madison Square Garden, an event that inspired an 11,000-word story in The New Yorker. Sly and Silva soon divorced.

A born musician, a born uniter

He was born Sylvester Stewart in Denton, Texas, and raised in Vallejo, California, the second of five children in a close, religious family. Sylvester became “Sly” by accident, when a teacher mistakenly spelled his name “Slyvester.”

He loved performing so much that his mother alleged he would cry if the congregation in church didn’t respond when he sang before it. He was so gifted and ambitious that by age 4 he had sung on stage at a Sam Cooke show and by age 11 had mastered several instruments and recorded a gospel song with his siblings. He was so committed to the races working together that in his teens and early 20s he was playing in local bands that included Black and white members and was becoming known around the Bay Area as a deejay equally willing to play the Beatles and rhythm and blues acts.

Through his radio connections, he produced some of the top San Francisco bands, including the Great Society, Grace Slick’s group before she joined the Jefferson Airplane. Along with an early mentor and champion, San Francisco deejay Tom “Big Daddy” Donahue, he worked on rhythm and blues hits (Bobby Freeman’s “C’mon and Swim”) and the Beau Brummels’ Beatle-esque “Laugh, Laugh.” Meanwhile, he was putting together his own group, recruiting family members and local musicians and settling on the name Sly and the Family Stone.

“A Whole New Thing” came out in 1967, soon followed by the single “Dance to the Music,” in which each member was granted a moment of introduction as the song rightly proclaimed a “brand new beat.” In December 1968, the group appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and performed a medley that included “Dance to the Music” and “Everyday People.” Before the set began, Sly turned to the audience and recited a brief passage from his song “Are You Ready”:

“Don’t hate the Black,

don’t hate the white,

if you get bitten,

just hate the bite.”

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Birmingham, Alabama, USA downtown city skyline. — By multiple measures, the Birmingham area has seen dramatic declines in unemployment since the pandemic. (Adobe Stock)

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CASE NO. CV-2024-902152.00

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TO: MICHAEL L. SMITH; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) DISCOVER BANK, STATE OF ALABAMA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ALABAMA, WORLD, OMNI FINANCIAL CORPORATION, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OHAMA, US PIPE BESSEMER EMPLOYEES, 1ST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL, LVNV FUNDING LLC, JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLCL ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP 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 May 28, 2025, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Property Address: 208 62nd Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

Tax Parcel ID No.: 23 00 22 2 036 012.000

Legal Description: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, IN W.F. FULTON’S SURVEY AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 3, OAGE 27, WHICH CORNER IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF ELIZABETH STREET AND THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BLOUNTSVILLE ROAD, GO SOUTH 41 DEGREES EAST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ELIZABETH STREET 436.4 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES WEST PARALLEL WITH THE BLOUNSVILLE ROAD 167 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES EAST 47 FEET, THENCE NORTH 49 EAST 167 FEET, THENCE BIRTG 41 DEGREES WEST 47 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PART SOLD TO THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM BY DEED DATED APRIL 4, 1942 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 3329 PAGE 320. AALSO KNWON AS: POB 275S FT NW OF NW INTER 3RD AVE S & 62ND ST S TH NW 50S FT ALG 62ND ST S TH SW 150S FT TO ALLEY TH SE 50S FT TH NE 150S FT TI OI B BEING PT ANDREW BEARD SUR SEC 22 TSP 17S RABGE 2W.

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The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Attorney _Angeline Jackson Sperling, at (205) 868-30160.

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901612.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: FRANCES C. VINSON, DAVID T. VINSON, LETHEIA VINSON BUTLER, BRITTANY REYNOLDS a/k/a BRITTNEY SEVILLE REYNOLDS, NATASHA REYNOLDS, as heirs of DAVE VINSON, PASTORAH VINSON BLANTON, and WILLIAM BLANTON; H R METALS, INC.; 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 April 23, 2025, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Property Address: 222 11^th Court West, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-22-00-27-3-015-006.000

Legal Description: The W ½ of lot 10 in blk 4 acdg to the Walker Land Company’s plan and sur known as Spaulding a map of which is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of JCA in map bk 1 pg 261 sd lot fronting 25 ft on the N line of Cornelia Ave as shown by sd map and running back 200 ft of that unfm width to an alley sit in JCA AND E ½ of lot 10 in blk 4 Spaulding’s Sur to Birmingham a map of which sur is recorded in the Office of the Probate Judge of JCA, in map bk 1 at pg 261, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2022101002 as follows: LOT 10 BLK 4 SPAULDING)

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for July 17, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th 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.

BT06/5/2025

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901613.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: CHARLES MARTIN; THE GUARDIAN COMPANY, L.L.C.; SOUTHERN REALTY AND INVESTMENT 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 April 23, 2025, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Property Address: 1110 3^rd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-22-00-27-3-017-012.000

Legal Description: Lot 10B of a re-survey of Lot 10, Block 16, Map of Spalding, as recorded in Map Book 56, Page 68, 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. 2017074306 as follows: LOT 10-B SPAULDING RESUR OF LOT 10 BLK 16 EXC PT IN H/W)

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

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th 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.

BT06/5/2025

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901718.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: BAMA LTD., INC. f/k/a BAMA LTD.; RESIDENTIAL FUNDING CORPORATION; PR LEASING COMPANY, INC.; FERRIS S. RITCHEY, III and ANNE RITCHEY OWENS, as Co-Executors of the Estate of FERRIS S. RITCHEY, JR.; RBC BANK (USA), as successor to NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE OF BIRMINGHAM; 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 April 30, 2025, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Property Address: 1137 Bankhead Highway North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-22-00-27-4-040-001.000

Legal Description: Lot 1, according to the Resurvey of North Smithfield, as recorded in Map Book 14, Page 13, of the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2017074308 as follows: LOT 1 RESUBD OF A PORTION OF NO SMITHFIELD & ADJOINING PROPERTY)

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 August 4, 2025, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th 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.

BT06/5/2025

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901717.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: PR LEASING COMPANY, INC.; FERRIS S. RITCHEY, III and ANNE RITCHEY OWENS, as Co-Executors of the Estate of FERRIS S. RITCHEY, JR.; RBC BANK (USA), as successor to NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE OF BIRMINGHAM; CITIZENS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK; 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 April 30, 2025, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Property Address: 212 11^th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-22-00-27-4-040-004.000

Legal Description: Lot 4, according to the Resurvey of North Smithfield, as recorded in Map Book 14, Page 13, of the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2017043901 as follows: LOT 4 RE SUBD OF A PORTION OF NO SMITHFIELD & ADJOINING PROPERTY)

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for July 17, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th 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.

BT06/5/2025

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901762.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: ALABAMA STATE FAIR AUTHORITY; 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 May 2, 2025, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Property Address: 2620 21^st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-22-00-24-3-027-011.000

Legal Description: Part of Lot 2, in Block 15, according to the Survey of Haskell & Muller’s Plat, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 357, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, more particularly described as beginning on the North line of 21^st Avenue at a point of 225 feet East of the Easterly line of 26^th Street; thence East along said 21^st Avenue for a distance of 50 feet; run thence Northwestwardly and parallel with the Easterly line of 26^th Street for a distance of 140 feet to an alley; run thence Southwest along said alley for a distance of 50 feet; run thence Southeastwardly and parallel with Easterly line of 26^th Street for 140 feet to a point of beginning, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2016085176 as follows: W 50 FT OF E 175 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 15 HASKELL & MULLER)

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for July 17, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th 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.

BT06/5/2025

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901484

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: ESTATE OF RUSSELL M. BANKS, JR.; ESTATE OF MARGARET ANN BANKS; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on April 15, 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:

Lot 6, in Block 11, according to the map of Druid Hills of the Sudduth Realty Company’s Sixth Addition, recorded in Map Book 14, Page 3, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2019111374 as follows: LOT 6 BLK 11 DRUID HILLS

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-26-1-015-023.000

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 July 17, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

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

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

BT06/5/2025

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901247

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: THOMAS DOUGLAS; ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AMERICA’S FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on April 1, 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:

Lot 2, in Block 14, according to Sudduth Realty Company’s Sixth Addition to Birmingham, known as Druid Hills, as recorded in Map Book 14, at Page 3, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2019111414 as follows: LOT 2 BLK 14 1ST ADD TO DRUID HILLS

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-26-1-004-016.000

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 July 17, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

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

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

BT06/5/2025

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901494

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: QUATTRO PROPERTIES, LLC; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on April 16, 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:

Lot 10, Block 4, according to the survey of First Addition to Druid Hills, being the Sudduth Realty Company’s 7th Addition to Birmingham, as recorded in Map Book 14, Page 53, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2019111595 as follows: LOT 10 BLK 4 1ST ADD TO DRUID HILLS

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-26-1-011-001.000

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 July 17, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

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

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

BT06/5/2025

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901497

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: VETERAN MARKETING LLC; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on April 16, 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:

Lot 37, in Block 9, according to the survey of Druid Hills, as recorded in Map Book 14, Page 3, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2019111629 as follows: LOT 37 BLK 9 DRUID HILLS

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-26-1-003-018.000

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 July 17, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

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

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

BT06/5/2025

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901692

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, GEORGE MORRISON AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, LUCILLE P. MORRISON AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; AND ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS, CLAIMANTS OR INTERESTED PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN,

The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on April 28, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on March 11, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on August 4, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 340, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:

Property Address: 1425 17th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

Tax Parcel ID No.:22-00-26-1-024-002.000 a/k/a 01220026102400020000000

Legal Description: The West 125 feet of the South 50 feet of the North 200 feet if Block lying between 14th and 15th avenues, north, and 17th street and Allen Street, as shown by map of property belonging to the J.M. Ware Estate, as recorded in Deed Volume 158, Page 131, in the Office of the Huge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a POB 150 FT S E OF THE S E INTER OF 14TH AVE N & 17TH ST N TH S E 50 FT ALG 17TH ST N TH N E 125 FT TH N W 50 FT TH S W 125 FT TO POB LYING IN SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 S-26 T-17 R-3

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

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CASE NO. CV-2025-901647

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: HENRIETTA RICHARDSON (DECEASED) AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, EFFIE LEE (DECEASED) AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, KAMAU EAR AFRIKA, ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; AND ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS, CLAIMANTS OR INTERESTED PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN,

The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on April 24, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on May 27, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on July 17, 2025 at 11:15 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 340, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:

Property Address: 115 10th Court N, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

Tax Parcel ID No.:22-00-34-1-012-002.000 a/k/a 0122003410120020000000

Legal Description: Lot 5, Block 21, according to the Survey of North Smithfield, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 149, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, a/k/a LOT 5 BLK 21 SMITHFIELD (NORTH).

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO. [CV-2025-901814.00]

IN RE: The Quiet Title of the Property Located at [2908 Dawson Avenue SW Birmingham, AL 35211]

To: All parties claiming an interest in the property described above:

Notice is hereby given that [Anthony and Rashun Bennett], has filed a complaint to quiet title on the above-described property in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Any person claiming an interest must file a response within 30 days of the last date of publication or a judgment by default may be entered against you.

Dated this 23rd day of May, 2025.

Anthony and Rashun Bennett

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Notice of Completion

May 7, 2025

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that Hodge Mechanical Services, LLC, K & L Group, LLC, and Marcus Services & Solutions LLC has completed the Public Works Contract for Jefferson State Community College on the Shelby Campus in Hoover, AL for the Room 104 in the Math Science BuildingaH 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:

Jefferson State Community College

Attn: Business Office

2601 Carson Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

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Notice of Completion

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that A.G. Gaston Construction Company, INC (Contractor), has completed the Contract for Renovation of Sheridan Heights Community Center at 3501 Faro Drive Montgomery, AL 36106 for the state of Alabama and the (County), (City) of Montgomery, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Barganier Davis Williams Architects Associated.

A.G. Gaston Construction Company, INC

(Contractor)

1820 3rd Avenue North, Suite 400

Birmingham, AL 35203

(Business Address)

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Notice of Completion

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

that Specialty Turf Supply, Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Construction) of New Synthetic Turf for Chelsea High School Baseball and Softball at Chelsea High School for the State of Alabama and the (County)(City) of Shelby, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Architect & Associates.

Michael Hill

(Contractor)

120 Metrock Circle, Helena AL 35080

(Business Address)

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Notice of Completion

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

that Shelby Company, LLC , Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Renovation) of UAB Interventional Pulmonology Renovation 6th Floor -Jefferson Tower at 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233 for the State of Alabama and the (County)(City of Birmingham, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Williams Blackstock Architects 2204 First Ave South , Birmingham, AL 35233.

Shelby Company LLC

(Contractor)

3120 4th Ave S, Birmingham AL, 35233

(Business Address)

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Notice of Completion

WARNER’S ATHLETIC CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC hereby gives notice of completion of contract with City of Hoover located in the City of Hoover, AL. This notice will appear for four (4) consecutive weeks beginning 05/30/2025 and ending 06/20/2025. All claims should be filed at 570 Huntly Industrial Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167 during this period.

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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION

And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Jeff Orr on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time, June 10, 2025. The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies may be transmitted to the UAB Project Manager Jeff Orr at jeorr@uabmc.edu and cc’d to allison@wba-architects.com and ykim@wba-architects.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.

UAB Tank Farm Relocation

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

Project No.: H245019

SCOPE OF WORK:

The project consists of relocating the services of the liquid oxygen (LOX) tank farm currently on the corner of 7^th Avenue South and 20^th Street South. The scope will include building an open enclosure for an 11,000-gal main tank, 6,000-gal reserve tank, (2) 50A vaporizers that support the main tank, and (1) 50A vaporizer for the reserve tank; located in the Northwest corner of The Kirklin Clinic (TKC) block along 5^th Ave South and 20^th Street South. The new gas line will be routed from TKC to the basement of Jefferson Tower, where the gas line will reconnect into the existing system.

The scope of work includes architectural, structural, civil, and plumbing for new work associated with the scope of work. The construction budget is anticipated to be between $1,750,000 and $2,000,000.

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

PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Only bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, June 10, 2025 after which no further requests will be considered.

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request sent by email or scanned into an email to allison@wba-architects.com, copy ykim@wba-architects.com and jeorr@uabmc.edu. Any addenda to the pre-qualification requirements will be issued to documented prime contractors only.

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, on or about June 13, 2025.

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

Progress Design and Construction Documents:

Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location beginning June 15, 2025:

Architect:

Williams Blackstock Architects

2200 First Avenue South

Suite 200

Birmingham, AL 35233

Phone: 205.252.9811

Contact: allison chang-roberts

Email: allison@wba-architects.com

BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS

Documents:

Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at; ALGX Digital Plan Room, http://www.algraphics.com, 2801 5th Ave, South, Birmingham, AL 35233: Dodge Data & Analytics, http://www.construction.com, 2860 S State Hwy 161, Ste 160 #501, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-7361; at the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road Suite 100, Irondale, AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, http://www.bcia1.org, 601 37^th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and at the Construction Market Data, http://www.cmdgroup.com, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912.

Bonds:

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

Bids:

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is July 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

On the date of the bid opening, bids may be hand delivered or received by Express Service mail to the Office of Jeff Orr, Project Manager Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on July 1, 2025 (the date and time set for the receipt of bids) will be returned unopened.

Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders:

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

Fire Alarm Work:

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

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is currently scheduled to be held at 1:00 PM CST on June 17, 2025 at UAB Hospital Facilities 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

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Jefferson County, Alabama Board of Equalization & Adjustments

Notice of Valuation of Property

In accordance with State of Alabama Code, Section 40-2-18, the Jefferson County, Alabama Board of Equalization has set 2025 real property values for all parcels located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Beginning on May 22, 2025 these values are available for public inspection in the Birmingham and Bessemer Courthouse’s Board of Equalization, or you may log on to the Board of Equalization website to locate the value. Objections must be filed in writing within 30 calendar days of the objection notice date. You may file online, hand deliver, or mail objections to us. Instructions addressing objections to value are also available on our website at: boe.jccal.org

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INVITATION TO BID

BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

RFP: Runway Intersection Drainage Improvements

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

Ed Seoane

Birmingham Airport Authority

5900 Messer Airport Highway

Birmingham, AL 35212

Until 2:00 PM CST, Monday, June 9th, 2025, at which time bids will be opened at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and read aloud. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. The BAA highly recommends hand or courier delivery of bids to the BAA front office located at the southern end of the terminal building on the lower level. Please visit https://www.flybirmingham.com/procurement/ to obtain a copy of the Invitation to Bid, which contains additional critical information.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The replacement of two stormwater inlets
The installation of a new aircraft rated stormwater inlet
Turf grading modifications in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of both Runways (Runway 18-36 and Runway 6-24)
The grout stabilization and remediation of a subsurface void in the northeast quadrant of the runway intersection

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for the project 40^th St N Street Improvements: Intersection Improvements at 40^th St N and Richard Arrington Jr Blvd; Grade, Base, Pave, and Signals; Project # ENG IAR-037-000-010. Bids will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until Wednesday, June 25^th, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Sealed bids will be time-stamped at the time of arrival. Bids will then be publicly opened and read in Suite 220 Conference Room beginning at 2:00 pm. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that the bid is in the possession of the City Engineer on or before time set for opening. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids can be dropped into the bid box located in Room 220 City Hall, hand-delivered to the City Engineer in Room 220 of City Hall or brought to the bid opening.

This is a roadway improvement project along 40^th St N from Richard Arrington Jr Blvd to I-20/59. The primary items and quantities are approximately:

Excavation (various types) – 12,760 CY, Aggregate Base (6”) – 5,175 SY, Asphalt Paving – 3,726 Tons, 54” Storm Pipe – 1,556 LF, 72” Manhole – 12 Each, Sidewalk – 761 SY, Traffic Signal, Striping, Erosion Control

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, June 11^th, 2025, 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 40^th 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 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 “40^th St N Street Improvements” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope his or her State of Alabama general contractor’s license number as well as the name of the company submitting the bid.

The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) the Form of Proposal, (2) Sales Tax Attachment 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 which may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be less than the historical participation of MBE/DBEs in construction projects of the City and its agencies.

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

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

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

Jesse Miller, PE

City Engineer

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LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

ITB# 50-25 “FRESH PRODUCE”

JEFFERSON, COUNTY, AL

Bids will be received by Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent Michael D. Matthews, PH.D., C.P.M., until 4:00 (CST) p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, for ITB 50-25 Fresh Produce.

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

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

A pre-bid conference will be held Monday, June 9, 2025 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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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) No. B25022

Loveman Village Gymnasium Renovation

Issued May 22, 2025

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	Friday June 6, 2025 2:00 PM CT
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS	Friday June 13, 2025 2:00 PM CT
SUBMITTAL RETURN DEADLINE	Monday June 23, 2025 2:00 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 TO BID

BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Terminal Restroom and SARA Renovations Project

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

Birmingham Airport Authority

5900 Messer Airport Highway

Birmingham, AL 35212

Until 2:00 PM CST, Thursday, June 26^th, 2025, at which time bids will be opened at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and read aloud. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. The BAA highly recommends hand or courier delivery of bids to the BAA front office located at the southern end of the terminal building on the lower level. Please visit https://www.flybirmingham.com/procurement/ to obtain a copy of the Invitation to Bid, which contains additional critical information.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The goal of the project is to complete full renovation including, but not limited to, new flooring, vents, fixtures, stalls, and lighting to each restroom and the SARA facility within the BHM terminal secured area. Each restroom will be stripped to the studs and reconstructed with enhanced fixtures and features that meet ADA design standards and provide for an enhanced passenger experience to the approximately 1.5 million passengers at BHM.

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for Resurfacing Citywide 2025 – Contract 1; Project # ENG 2025-013. Bids will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 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 Suite 220 Conference Room beginning at 2:00 pm. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that the bid is in the possession of the City Engineer on or before time set for opening. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids can be dropped into the bid box located in Room 220 City Hall, hand-delivered to the City Engineer in Room 220 of City Hall or brought to the bid opening.

The work will take place in Districts 1, 4, and 9; on approximately 77 segments.

The primary items of work are approximately:

Milling (1.5”) – 235,000 SY, Asphalt Seal – 21,000 Tons, ADA Curb Ramps – 52 Each, 4” Sidewalks – 400 SY, Thermo Striping, Video Detection

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 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 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 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 “Resurfacing Citywide 2025 – Contract 1” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope his or her State of Alabama general contractor’s license number as well as the name of the company submitting the bid.

The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) the Form of Proposal, (2) Sales Tax Attachment, (3) the Authorization to Execute the Form of Proposal, (4) fully executed bid bond or certified check, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C, and D, (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 which may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be less than the historical participation of MBE/DBEs in construction projects of the City and its agencies.

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

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

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

Jesse Miller, PE

City Engineer

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for Resurfacing Citywide 2025 – Contract 2; Project # ENG 2025-014. Bids will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 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 Suite 220 Conference Room beginning at 2:00 pm. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that the bid is in the possession of the City Engineer on or before time set for opening. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids can be dropped into the bid box located in Room 220 City Hall, hand-delivered to the City Engineer in Room 220 of City Hall or brought to the bid opening.

The work will take place in Districts 2, 3, and 5; on approximately 61 segments.

The primary items of work are approximately:

Milling (1.5”) – 180,000 SY, Asphalt Seal – 17,000 Tons, ADA Curb Ramps – 75 Each, 4” Sidewalks – 900 SY, Thermo Striping, Video Detection

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 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 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 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 “Resurfacing Citywide 2025 – Contract 2” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope his or her State of Alabama general contractor’s license number as well as the name of the company submitting the bid.

The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) the Form of Proposal, (2) Sales Tax Attachment, (3) the Authorization to Execute the Form of Proposal, (4) fully executed bid bond or certified check, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C, and D, (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 which may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be less than the historical participation of MBE/DBEs in construction projects of the City and its agencies.

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

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

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

Jesse Miller, PE

City Engineer

BT06/5/2025

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for Resurfacing Citywide 2025 – Contract 3; Project # ENG 2025-015. Bids will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 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 Suite 220 Conference Room beginning at 2:00 pm. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that the bid is in the possession of the City Engineer on or before time set for opening. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids can be dropped into the bid box located in Room 220 City Hall, hand-delivered to the City Engineer in Room 220 of City Hall or brought to the bid opening.

The work will take place in Districts 6, 7, and 8; on approximately 78 segments.

The primary items of work are approximately:

Milling (1.5”) – 210,000 SY, Asphalt Seal – 21,000 Tons, ADA Curb Ramps – 70 Each, 4” Sidewalks – 450 SY, Thermo Striping, Video Detection

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 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 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 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 “Resurfacing Citywide 2025 – Contract 3” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope his or her State of Alabama general contractor’s license number as well as the name of the company submitting the bid.

The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) the Form of Proposal, (2) Sales Tax Attachment, (3) the Authorization to Execute the Form of Proposal, (4) fully executed bid bond or certified check, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C, and D, (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 which may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be less than the historical participation of MBE/DBEs in construction projects of the City and its agencies.

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

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

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

Jesse Miller, PE

City Engineer

BT06/5/2025

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Birmingham’s Family of Pride: ‘The Captivating House of Von Dutch’

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_MG_8494-4(2) — Raymond "Scorpio Von Dutch" Billingsley also known as "Father Alabama" at Paper Doll Pop cocktail bar in Birmingham. (Reginald Allen, for the Birmingham Times.)

By Je’Don Holloway Talley | For The Birmingham Times

Many participants in Ballroom — an African American and Latino underground LGBTQ+ subculture — belong to groups known as “Houses,” a longstanding tradition where chosen families of friends form relationships and community, that often replace families of origin from which they may be estranged. Houses are led by “mothers” and “fathers” who are usually older or established members of the Ballroom scene, who provide guidance and support for their House “children.”

Houses — often named after fashion labels or iconic designers — also include leadership roles such as godmothers, overseers, a prince and princess, a treasurer, and in some Houses, a dean of pledges who serve as a recruiter (though the terminology varies) all working together to keep the House running smoothly.

In the Ballroom community, titles like Legendary and Iconic are earned. not claimed. Legendary status honors those who have achieved consistent excellence and recognition in a specific category over time. Iconic is a higher distinction, reserved for individuals whose influence has helped shape, expand, or preserve the culture.

Here’s a Pride Month look inside the family and founding chapter of “The Captivating House of Von Dutch” formed in May 2021, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Za’Niya “Von Dutch” Blanco, left, a founding mother of The Captivating House of Von Dutch, with Legendary Founding Father Tokyo Von Dutch. (Reginald Allen, for the Birmingham Times)

Legendary Founding Mother

Za’Niya ‘Von Dutch’ Blanco, 34, Trussville native, and Hewitt Trussville High School grad, is one of four founding members of The Captivating House of Von Dutch.

“As a founding mother, anytime anybody calls, I try my best to always be there and help them in any way I can. They need to feel that I’m there, they’re loved, that they’re heard,” she said.

Blanco said she has an endearing term for her children. “I call them my butterflies,” she said. “My babies mean the world to me. If they weren’t here, hell, Von Dutch wouldn’t be here.”

One of the most important events for the House is the ballroom competition.

“Being a mother [while preparing] for a ball is hard… I help my sons prep, I help do my daughters hair, makeup, I put on lashes… The hard work pays off seeing the kids walking and showing off their talents, it makes you proud. I get a thrill watching my kids have fun on the floor. And it’s not about winning or losing. As long as they’re having fun and enjoying their moment on the floor,” said Blanco.

“I motivate them, I get them in that competitive mode to believe in themselves, and go out there and serve in their category. I help financially, sometimes I’m helping my butterflies [cover travel expenses] to be at the Balls…,” she said.

Established four years ago, what began as a vision for Von Dutch soon gained momentum, with the House launching Alabama and Atlanta chapters almost immediately. “Once we started, everything else just started flowing naturally,” said Blanco. Today, the House has expanded across the United States, Canada, and overseas. For Blanco, Ballroom is more than a showcase of talent, it is proof of the strength of chosen family.

While many find Ballrooms as a refuge after facing rejection or estrangement from their biological families, Blanco’s story is different. From an early age, her family embraced her identity with unconditional love and acceptance.

Unlike many in the LGBTQ+ community, Blanco never faced hardship at home because of her identity. “My family was very receptive, very loving. I didn’t go through a lot of that [rejection/hardship], Blanco said. Even her transition was met with ease and understanding. “My mom has been calling me her daughter since I was a flamboyant little boy.”

Blanco acknowledges how rare that experience is and feels a responsibility to create safe spaces for others. “I know some people have not had a mother and father [who accepted them] … a lot of people have come to me with their stories, and even though that wasn’t my experience, I can imagine how it feels not having family, that’s devastating.”

This vision helped shape House of Von Dutch’s mission. “We wanted to set a new standard and try something new,” Blanco said. “I wanted to set my own rules.”

Asked what she wants her legacy to be, Blanco said it’s about far more than categories and trophies from Ballroom.

“I’m just trying to leave behind a dynasty,” she said.

As for how they prepare for a ball, it takes strategy, said Von Dutch’s newly appointed Alabama Godmother, Karina ‘Ashanti Von Dutch’ Harris. “We have meetings way before the Balls and we pitch ideas and plan how to execute them. We [strategize] on ensemble, and where we’re gonna get the effect from, and who’s gonna make it,” she said. “And, yes, we do have practices.”

“We try to have practice probably two or three times out of the month, especially if we know that there’s a mandatory Ball coming up … then we try to have as many practices as possible,” Harris added.

Family members with the House of Von Dutch gather before the Code Red Ribbon ball at Bosses Private Lounge in Birmingham AL. Ballroom consists of houses often named after famous fashion and retail brands. (Reginald Allen, for the Birmingham Times)

Father

Raymond ‘Scorpio Von Dutch’ Billingsley, Von Dutch’s Alabama Father, holds meetings and practices at his Fairfield home. But while Von Dutch is run like a family it’s also a business, he said.

“We have protocols, dues, rules and regulations. We’re an LLC and 501c3. It’s not the typical family,” Billingsley said. “We have meetings when there’s an issue, there’s a chain of command you have to go by … There are a lot of things in place [operationally] that separate us from other Houses and families.”

Like a tightly run organization, Von Dutch’s leadership roles are structured to ensure both performance and personal growth. At the center is the House mother and father. Billingsley sees his job as both manager and mentor.

“As a father figure, one thing that I try to do is teach financial literacy and how to maintain money,” said the West End native and West End High School grad. “I’ve put some of my children on my credit cards to help build their credit to help prepare them to buy a car. We have young adults in our House (and some younger), so I just try to be the man that I would want my kids to become when they reach my age. I don’t want them to go through the things I went through and make some of the bad decisions that I’ve made.”

In Ballroom, “there’s a hierarchy,” Billingsley said, explaining that titles reflect experience and status. Icons are the highest rank, earned after years of competing and winning in Balls across states. Legends may have walked for a shorter time but have built a strong reputation.

Instead of pledgees, new members are called recruits or prospects. “In our family, we put them in a separate group [from the family] while we evaluate,” he explained. “You have to walk at least two Balls in your city and one out of state. It’s our way of hazing, but really it’s about figuring out who they are and why they want to join the family, to see if it’s genuine.”

Prospects pay dues, go through an interview process, and move into the full family group when they’re ready. “Some may move up faster than others,” he said. “It’s all based on how you show up and what you bring to the table.”

The hierarchy promotes and demotes, just like in the business world, he said.

“I have been [a father] for a year, and our roles are considered management, and sometimes roles change,” he said. “Sometimes you have members who are doing the roles of parents and [earn promotion], and sometimes people in management positions have things going on in their personal lives and they [step down/demoted].”

Karina “Ashanti Von Dutch” Harris, left, known to many as “ the Alabama Face Doll” Raymond “ with Raymond “Scorpio Von Dutch” Billingsley also known as “Father Alabama.” (Reginald Allen, For the Birmingham Times)

Godmother

Karina ‘Ashanti Von Dutch’ Harris, 30, a West End native, and Wenonah High School grad was once part of the Alabama chapter of House of Old Navy before stepping out on her own and going ‘007’, a term used in Ballroom that refers to people who compete independently of a House. Almost all people in houses spend time as a 007 before joining a house or when they are in between houses.

“I loved House of Old Navy… I left for personal growth reasons. [I was out for a year and a half] before I accepted the invitation to join House of Von Dutch in 2023. I love where I’m at now,” Harris said.

In Ballroom, Face celebrates beauty, skin, and confidence under close inspection, and the Kiki scene is a youth-centered, community-driven version of mainstream ballroom focused on growth, expression, and support.

Harris who has reached ‘legendary’ in the Face category on the KiKi scene, said [Von Dutch] “is the definition of family — point blank, period. Even though my previous House [also fit that description] this House is the exact definition of what a family is supposed to be.”

“Every family has their ups and downs but what separates us from the rest is we tend to keep our [grievances] under wraps, and we always find a solution. If it happens in the House, it stays in the House. … she said.

Asked what makes them unique on the Ballroom scene? Harris said, “Dominance. You always know when Von Dutch is in the building. The chanting, the [large] number of the members… Every function that I’ve been to we have never been minimal in number,” Harris said. “On top of that, the support we give each other when getting our members ready to walk their category, It’s a spotlight on everybody. It’s all hands-on deck.”

She continued, “I love that about this House. It [the support] has given me a boost of confidence and courage just to show up to be authentically me. One thing about our House is we each have a different type of swag and confidence that we bring, and how can you not grow and be more confident when you’re surrounded by that all the time?”

Birmingham Welcomes Revitalized Senior Housing Complex in the Former Southtown Housing Site

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46c8bcd8-5c13-4f1e-a270-776128bf0e60-e83b044e2e91433f8a513b57781f9c1fthumbnail_IMG_8171 — Waiting list for senior's affordable housing opens soon at Birmingham's Southtown community. (File)

By Olivia Gauthier | ABC 33/40

A new chapter is unfolding in Birmingham’s Southtown community as city leaders officially cut the ribbon on a revitalized senior housing complex, aiming to dismantle long-held stigmas around public housing. The project, first announced in 2018, marks a significant step forward for the area.

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District and The Benoit Group emphasize that the development is about more than just construction. It’s about dignity, design, and a new standard for what affordable housing can look like.

Eddy Benoit Jr., president and CEO of The Benoit Group, highlighted the transformation. “If you look at what’s across the street, that actually is a reminder of what they lived in. These are buildings that were pretty much at physical obsolescence—no amenities, really not accessible for these seniors, and it was time to redevelop this property,” he said.

The 143-unit senior and family apartment community, designed for ages 62 and up, spans over 150,000 square feet and is part of a $60 million mixed-use redevelopment plan.

Developers said that 131 seniors from the previous Southtown residence have been pre-approved to move back, leaving just 12 units available. Paul Godbey, a former and soon-to-be resident, expressed optimism about the changes. “I think it’ll be somewhat different and somewhat positive…because it’ll be changing the situation across the street where the older buildings are, and so, that situation over there which had a lot of crime problems and things I think will be eliminated here or at least greatly reduced,” he said.

The Housing Authority remains the state’s largest provider of public housing and the 17th largest in the country, serving 23,000 residents, with about 80 percent being seniors. Currently, there are just over 4,000 public housing units, with more properties in development.

In addition to the senior housing, 65 units of newly completed multifamily housing have been added. Looking ahead, developers plan for commercial development, including retailers, medical offices, hotels, and restaurants. Benoit Jr. noted that the move-in process for returning residents should happen in the next week or so.

Safe Summer Family Fun: Camping Advice From An Emergency Room Doctor

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Birmingham Times

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June 9, 2025

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Family Camping By Lake On Hiking Adventure In Forest — Summertime lends itself to the joys of outdoor activities, like camping. With a little preparation and a lot of respect for the outdoors, campers can have a safe and unforgettable experience. (Adobe Stock)

By Shea Allen | UAB News

More families are dusting off their tents and heading into the great outdoors now that it’s summer. While camping offers a chance to unplug and enjoy nature, it also comes with serious risks. Brandon Buchel, M.D., an emergency room physician at UAB St. Vincent’s, sees firsthand what can go wrong — and has advice on how to make sure camping trips do not end in a visit to the ER.

Fire safety: Respect the flames

Campfires are a camping tradition, but they are also one of the most common sources of injury in the wilderness.

“Burns are a huge issue every camping season,” Buchel said. “People often underestimate how quickly a fire can get out of control or how hot embers can stay long after the flames have died down.”

“If you do suffer a burn, the first step is to immediately cool the burn by running it under lukewarm (not cold) water,” Buchel said. “This can help reduce pain and limit skin damage. After cooling, gently clean the area with mild soap and water. Cover the burn with a sterile, non-stick bandage to protect it from infection. If your burn is severe, blistering or covering a large area, please seek emergency medical attention immediately.”

While it might be tempting to use common household items to treat burns, many do more harm than good. Here are some home remedies that should be avoided:

Ice or ice water: Applying ice can constrict blood vessels and worsen tissue damage. Always use lukewarm water for cooling.
Butter or oil: These can trap heat in the skin and lead to infection. They do provide the cooling effect needed for a burn.
Vinegar, mustard or rubbing alcohol: These substances can irritate the skin and cause further damage or pain.
Toothpaste: Although some may suggest it for its cooling effect, toothpaste can irritate the burn and introduce bacteria.
Honey: While honey has antibacterial properties, it can also trap heat and is not an appropriate first treatment for burns.

Prompt and proper care can significantly impact healing and minimize complications. Avoiding common home remedies that can worsen the situation is crucial. Always consult a health care professional if you are unsure about the severity of a burn or how to treat it properly.

Buchel emphasizes keeping the fire small and contained, and never leaving it unattended. Always have a bucket of water or dirt nearby to extinguish the fire quickly if needed, he says. Buchel also reminds campers to keep the area around a fit pit clear of tools and other items to avoid tripping and falling near the flames.

“Clear a 10-foot area around the fire pit of any dry leaves or flammable materials, and teach children to keep a safe distance at all times,” Buchel said.

Food safety: Protecting yourself and the wildlife

Campers must be vigilant about food storage to prevent attracting dangerous animals — and about food preparation to avoid getting sick.

“Improper food handling can easily ruin a trip and land you in the hospital,” Buchel said. “We see a lot of food-borne illnesses from undercooked meats or spoiled dairy products.”

Buchel advises keeping raw and cooked foods separate, using a thermometer to make sure meats reach safe internal temperatures, and keeping perishable foods in a cooler packed with ice.

“If the food gets above 40°F for more than two hours, you should throw it away — it’s not worth the risk,” Buchel said.

As for keeping animals away, Buchel stresses secure storage. “Use bear-proof containers if you’re in bear country, and never keep food in your tent,” Buchel said. “Even a seemingly harmless raccoon can carry diseases and create a dangerous situation.”

Hiking safety: Watch your step and your surroundings

Proper hiking attire and awareness of the environment can prevent a host of injuries and emergencies.

“Every year, we see sprains, broken bones and snakebites because people weren’t prepared,” Buchel said. “Good boots with ankle support are essential, and wearing long pants can help protect against things like poison ivy and ticks.”

He also highlights the importance of trail safety. “Stay on marked trails,” Buchel said. “Going off-trail increases your risk of encountering snakes, stepping into a hornet’s nest or getting lost.”

If wildlife is encountered, Buchel recommends keeping a safe distance and avoiding sudden movements.

“Snakes generally don’t want to interact with you,” Buchel said. “Most bites happen when someone accidentally steps on one or tries to handle it.”

General safety: Stay prepared, stay connected

In any camping scenario, preparation can be the difference between an inconvenience and a life-threatening situation.

“Always have a method of communication, like a charged cellphone or a satellite device, if you’re going off-grid,” Buchel said. “And let someone know your itinerary before you leave.”

A well-stocked first aid kit is a must. Buchel recommends it includes:

Adhesive bandages in various sizes
Sterile gauze and adhesive tape
Antiseptic wipes and antibiotic ointment
Tweezers (for ticks or splinters)
Hydrocortisone cream (for insect bites or poison ivy)
Pain relievers like ibuprofen
Antihistamines for allergic reactions
A digital thermometer
A space blanket
Scissors

“Having these basics can stabilize minor injuries until you can get professional care,” Buchel said.

Finally, Buchel underscores the importance of knowing where you are at all times and sticking with your group. “In emergencies, time is always critical,” Buchel said. “Stay together, stay alert, and trust your instincts. If something feels unsafe, it probably is.”

With a little preparation and a lot of respect for the outdoors, Buchel believes campers can have a safe and unforgettable experience. “Nature is beautiful but also unpredictable,” Buchel said. “A little caution goes a long way toward making sure you bring home only good memories.”

How Birmingham Residents Can Respond to Downed Trees from Saturday’s Thunderstorm

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June 8, 2025

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Crews with the City of Birmingham’s Department of Public Works are responding to multiple reports of downed trees in the aftermath of high winds from Saturday afternoon’s thunderstorms. The city has received reports of up to 30 streets or rights of way blocked by down trees.

If you are aware of downed trees blocking streets or rights of way in the City of Birmingham, leave a detailed message including the impacted street address at 205.254.6345. If you observe what appears to be a live utility wire down or entangled in a downed tree, call 911.

Birmingham residents and businesses may also use the MyBHAM311 app – there is an option to report a downed tree or blocked road.

If experiencing power outages please call Alabama Power:

Report a Power Outage

1-800-888-2726

24 hrs/7 days

Residential Customer Service

1-800-245-2244

24 hrs/7 days

Business Customer Service

1-888-430-5787

Second Chance Job Fair Looks to Fill More than 10,000 Jobs Across the Metro Birmingham

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June 7, 2025

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Happy black man having meeting with insurance agent in office. — Nearly 1,300 people came to the Bessemer Civic Center for a job hiring fair Thursday. (Adobe Stock)

By Ayron Lewallen | WVTM

Employers across Jefferson County are working to fill dozens of vacancies, and some are one step closer to filling those positions through a special job fair. It gives some residents a second chance.

Nearly 1,300 people came to the Bessemer Civic Center for the hiring fair Thursday. Some of them are justice-impacted, which means having a record makes it difficult for them to find employment.

Right now, according to Indeed, there are more than 10,000 jobs available across the Metro Birmingham area. There were 25 companies hiring and 15 service providers present. This is the fifth year that Bessemer cut off district attorney Lynniece Washington hosted the fair, and the first with U.S. Pipe as a sponsor.

Bryan Odom was incarcerated for four years. After his release in 2020, he went to the same hiring fair. He now works for Expedited Transport Agency and is now giving others the opportunity to turn their lives around.

“My whole life, I didn’t think it was possible,” Odom said. “I thought it was always me staying on this side of the fence instead of jumping over to the other side and being successful. I always felt myself as a loser, and I know how people think when they’re in that position — when they’re in that, ‘Hey, I want to give up. I want to quit now.’ I can show them that this is how you do it. This is what I did. Put God first and he will lead the way.”

When asked about why the number of job openings across the metro area, the Birmingham Business Alliance said there are three reasons. The first is the labor force participation rate.

That’s the number of people who are actively working and the number of people who are actively looking for a job. Right now, that includes 61% of people across seven Central Alabama counties.

Another factor is unemployment. The BBA said the unemployment rate jumped down for the state overall 0.7% from March to April. It doesn’t sound like a lot but considering the national rate 4.2% it’s significant.

The last factor is the availability. The metro area experienced an increase in month-to-month job growth since March, but Tatianna Turrentine-Long said it’s hard to keep track of the number of job openings because the market is constantly changing.

“With your retail trade industries, with hospitality, restaurants where there is volatile turnover, you’re going to see job postings for every potential position for every single different location for your typical McDonald’s and Burger King. That is going to obviously influence the number of job openings that are available, but of course, that isn’t necessarily reflected in every single industry like tech or manufacturing,” Turrentine-Long said.

Turrentine-Long said people needing to leave the workforce for different reasons can also affect these numbers. Recent instances of federal and manufacturing layoffs happening locally also play a small role.

Updated at 1:50 p.m. on 6/9/2025 to correct the television station.