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EMPLOYMENT

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Research Analyst

 

Amped Fitness Birmingham, LLC seeks F/T Ops Research Analyst to use math models/methods to aid mgmt in biz dev, policy, & ops decisions; develop optimal time/cost/logistics plans for program eval & implementation. Req: Master’s in Phys Ed, Kinesiology, or Physiology. $78,749/yr. Send resume to 3427 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243.

 

 

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 Administrative Assistant – Sales and Marketing

 

BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) Administrative Assistant – Sales and Marketing for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

 

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Director of Public Safety

 

BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) Director of Public Safety for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

 

 

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LEGAL

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CASE NO. CV-2025-902460.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      VICTOR HARDY; ROSA GORDON and unknown heirs of ROSA GORDON; ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY; 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 June 18, 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:       124 15th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:      01-22-00-27-1-022-015.000

 

Legal Description:      Lot 13, Block 10, according to the map of Melville Court as recorded in Map Book 106, Page 28, 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. 2018022845 as follows: LOT 13 BLK 10 MELVILLE COURT)

 

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 September 18, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

 

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

 

 

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CASE NO. CV-2025-902461.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      TIMOTHY R. CUNNINGHAM; EMMA CUNNINGHAM and unknown heirs of EMMA CUNNINGHAM; TOM CUNNINGHAM and unknown heirs of TOM CUNNINGHAM; FORGE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST f/k/a ACIPCO CHURCH OF GOD; MICHAEL KRAWCHECK and STANLEY LAPIDUS, AS TRUSTEES OF TRUST ESTATE “A” CREATED BY THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF A.S. KRAWCHECK; 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 June 18, 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:       1812 Huntsville Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35234 A/K/A

1812 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:      01-22-00-23-4-025-007.000

 

Legal Description:      Lot 1, in Block 12, according to the survey of property of E.A. Westbrook, as recorded in Map Deed Volume 74, Page 356, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama. Less and except that part conveyed to the City of Birmingham by deed recorded in Real Volume 674, Page 641, in said Probate Office, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2020086570 as follows: LOT 1 BLK 12 E A WESTBROOK EXCEPT PART IN ST R/W LOT 1 BLK 12 E A WESTBROOK LESS PT IN HUNTSVILLE RD R/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 October 14, 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 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

 

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

 

 

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CASE NO. CV-2025-902463.00

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      DONNA LORINO MANZELLA; MARGARET ANN LORINO MCCOOL; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CONSTANCE LUCIA LORINO; 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 June 18, 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:       1828 24th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:      01-22-00-23-4-025-006.000

 

Legal Description:      Lot 2, Block 12, E. A. Westbrook Survey, as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson  County, Alabama, in Map Book DB74, Page 356, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2020086392 as follows: LOT 2 BLK 12 E A WESTBROOK SUR LESS RD ROW)

 

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 September 18, 2025, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

 

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

 

 

 

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CASE NO. CV-2025-902453

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: JIMME MCCARY, EDNA L. LILLY, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE1, SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC, J.T. SMALLWOOD COLLECTOR, 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,

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 June 17, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 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:  2716 Avenue K, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

Tax Parcel ID No.:  29-00-06-2-029-007.000 a/k/a 0129000620290070000000

Legal Description:  Lot 14, Blk 27 J, of Map of Eighth Addition to Ensley Land Company as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 25, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a LOT 14 BKK 27-J ENSLEY LAND CO 8TH ADD TO ENSLEY

 

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902231

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO:      EDWARD MADDOX AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC., NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL, BARBARA MOORE; 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,

 

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 June 4, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 14, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on September 29, 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:  1905 15th Ct N, Birmingham, Alabama 35244

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-26-1-017-007.000 a/k/a 0122002610170070000000

Legal Description:  Lot 2, Blk 2, according to the  survey of First Addition of Druid Hill being the Sudduth Realty Company’s Addition to the City of Birmingham as recorded in Map Book 14, Page 53 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a LOT 2 BLK 2 1ST ADD TO DRUID HILLS.

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902606

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO:      GERTRUDE MCKINNEY AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, BUILDERS SUPPY A/K/A BUILDERS SUPLY CO, PARTNERSHIP, M.C. MARTIN A/K/A M.O. MARTIN AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, WILLIAM VANDERGRAFF AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, EVELLA VANDEGRAFF (DECEASED), AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES; 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,

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 June 28, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on September 5, 2025 at 11:00 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:  1305 2nd Ave W, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

Tax Parcel ID No.:  29-00-04-2-026-002.000 a/k/a 0129000420260020000000

Legal Description:  The West 16.67 feet of the North 100 feet of Lot 9, and the East 16.67 feet of the North 100 feet of Lot 10, in Block 17, according to the map and survey of Compton, as recorded in Map Book1, Page 83, in Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a W 16.67 FT OF N 100 FT OF LOT 9 & E 16.67 FT OF N 100 FT OF LOT 10 BLK 17 COMPTON RISING.

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902609

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      MAUDIE M. JOHNSON AND HER HERIS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, W.H. MCGOWEN, J.R., TRUSTEE AND HIS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, IF DECEASED, ANNIE C. WILLIAMS AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED,; 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,

 

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 June 29, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 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:  1649 18th St N, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-26-1-013-002.000 a/k/a 0122002610130020000000

Legal Description:  Lot 15 and 17, Block 4, according to the Map and  Survey of property of J.W. Tucker and H.A. Tucker, as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 42, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k.a LOTS 15 & 17 H A & J W TUCKER SUR.

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902543

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      ARTHUR H. SMITH AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, M&R PROPERTIES, INC, ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,; 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,

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 June 24, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action on July 22, 2025 (the ”Lis Pendens”) in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on September 5, 2025 at 11:00 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: 570 64th Place South Birmingham, Alabama 35212

Tax Parcel ID No.: 23-00-22-3-012-015.000 a/k/a 0123002230120150000000

 

Legal Description: Lot F, according to the Survey of Bessie Merrill’s Addition to Oak

Ridge Park, as recorded in Map Book 32, Page 75, in the Probate Office of Jefferson

County, Alabama a/k/a LOT F BESSIE :MERRILLS ADD TO OAK RIDGE PARK.

 

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 O•  F 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 20th 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-2025-902575

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      ANTHONY DAVIS AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, CHARLES PEILLETERI (DECEASED) AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, LIFE C. PILLETERI (DCEAED) AND HER HAIRS AND DEVISEES, REGIONS BANK PASSCO STONEGATE MT, 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,

 

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 June 26, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action on July 22, 2025 (the

”Lis Pendens”) in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a

final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at the Jefferson County

Courthouse, Courtroom 360, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:

Property Address:  1307 2nd Ave W, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:  29-00-04-2-026-003.000 a/k/a 0129000420260030000000

 

Legal Description: The west 33.33 feet of the north 100 feet o·f Lot 10, Block 17 in the Survey of Compton Rising according to map thereof recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, in Birmingham, in Map Book 1, Page 83 a/k/a W

33.33 FT OF N 100 FT OF LOT 10 BLK 17 COMPTON RISING.

 

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902797

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      FIRST NATIONAL ACCEPTANCE COMPANY, INC ASSIGNEE OF NEWSOUTH REALITY, INC DARLENE OUTSEY AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED; 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,

 

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 July 13, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action on July 22, 2025 (the ”Lis Pendens”) in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on September18, 2025 at 9:45 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: 3603 26th Street N, Birmingham, Alaba1na 35207

 

Tax Parcel ID No.: 22-00-14-1-017-005.000 a/k/a 0122001410170050000000

 

Legal Description: Lot H, in Block Sixty-three (63) of the North Birmingham Land Company’s Addition Number two (2) known as Park Place, map of which is recorded in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, in Map Book 6, Page 81, more particularly described as beginning in the East line of 26th Street (formerly 4th Street) at a point 260 feet Southward of the intersection of said line with the Southern line of 37th Avenue; thence running Eastward and parallel with said Avenue 190 feet; thence Northward and parallel with said Street 55 feet; thence Westward and parallel with said Avenue 190 feet to the East line of said 26th Street; thence Southward along East line of 26th Street 55 feet to the point of beginning. Except that portion of the above described property heretofore conveyed to the State of Alabama for right-of-way purposes as shown on the right-of-way map of Project No. F-317(4) as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a POB 205 FT SE OF SW INTER 37TH AVE N & ALLEY TH SE 55FT TH SW 185S FT TO 26TH ST NTH NW 58S FT ALO 26TH ST NTH NE 170 S FT TO POB BEING PART BLK 63 PARK PL.

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902796

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      AFAF YOUNES A SPERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ELIE YOUNES; 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,

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 July 13, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action on July 22, 2025 (the ”Lis Pendens”) in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 360, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:

Property Address: 2107 Avenue I, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

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Tax Parcel ID No.: 22-00-31-3-043-003.000 a/k/a 0122003130430030000000

 

Legal Description: Lots 5 and 6, B1ock 21-I, according to the Survey of Ensley Land Company’s Fifth Addition to Ensley, as recorded in Map Book 4, Page 80, in the Probate

Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

 

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th                                                                                                             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-2025-902795

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

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

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 July 13 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on September 18, 2025 at 9:45 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:  1644 Woodland Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

Tax Parcel ID No.:  29-00-04-3-010-002.00 a/k/a 0129000430100020000000

Legal Description: Lots 11 and 12, Block 43, according to the Survey of McGraw Addition to West End, as recorded in Map Book 10, Page 96, in the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama (Birmingham Division) a/k/a LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 46 MCGRAWS ADD TO WEST END

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902610

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      SQUARE ONE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC, GEORGE VLAHAKES (DECEASED) AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, JOHN VLAHAKES (DECEASED) AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES; 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,

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 June 29, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on September 5, 2025 at 11:00 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:  2809 34th Avenue N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.: 22-00-14-4-007-004.000 a/k/a 0122001440070040000000

Legal Description:  Lot 5, Block 121, according to the Survey of North Birmingham, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 111, in Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a LOT5 BLK 121 NORTH BHAM.

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902611

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      SQUARE ONE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC, GEORGE VLAHAKES (DECEASED) AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES NAMELY, PETE VLAHAKES, ETHEL VLAHAKES GRAHAM AND CECILIA MOORE; 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,

 

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 June 29, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 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:  2813 34th Avenue N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-14-4-007-003.000 a/k/a 0122001440070030000000

Legal Description:  Lot 4, Block 121, according to the Survey of North Birmingham, as recorded in Map Book1, Page 111, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a LOT 4 BLK 121 NO BHAM.

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902623

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      TERESA A. BELL AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, THEODORE MCDONALD AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, WILLIE MAE MCDONALD AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, RESIDENTIAL FUNDING CORPORATION, BAMA LTD, ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; 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,

 

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 June 30, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 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:  2220 36th Avenue N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-14-3-002-002.000 a/k/a 0122001430020020000000

Legal Description:  Lot Sixteen (16) and the West half of Lot Seventeen (17), Block Sixty Seven (67), according to the Survey of J.H. Berry’s Subdivision of a portion of Block Sixty Seven (67) North Birmingham, as recorded in Map Book 6, Page 108, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson county, Alabama a/k/a Lot 16 & W 1/2 LOT 17 J H BERRY SUB OF BLK 67 NORTH BHAM.

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902667

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      CLARENCE GRAHAM AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, SUPERIOR PROPERTIES, LLC, ELOISE C MIXON AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, CLARANCE GRAHAM, III AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, EBONY GRAHAM AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY, RICHARD PARRISH, AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, JESSIE M. PARRISH, AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUN SOCIETY FSB, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES, ALABAMA DEPART OF REVENUE; 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,

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 July 2, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 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:  2005 33rd Avenue N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-14-3-025-005.000 a/k/a 0122001430250050000000

Legal Description:  Lot 8 and the East 1/2 of Lot 10, Block 149, according to the Survey of North Birmingham, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 111, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a LOT 8 & E 1/2 LOT 10 BLK 149 NORTH BHAM

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902645

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      BILLY R. RENFROW AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, VIRGINA R. RENFROW (DECEASED) AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, BILLEY RAY RENFROW AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, GLADYS B. RENFROW (DECEASED), AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, HENRY SELLERS, JR. (DECEASED) AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES IF DECEASED, REGIONS 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,

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 July 1, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on September 5, 2025 at 11:00 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:  2709 34th Avenue N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-14-4-019-005.000 a/k/a 0122001440190050000000

Legal Description:  Lots 7,8,9 and 10, Block 122, according to the Survey of North Birmingham, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 111, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a. LOTS 7 THRU 10 BLK 122 NO BHAM 1/111

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902668

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      ERIC P. CHRISTENSON AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED CMC PROPERTIES, LLC, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUS COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTICATES SERIES 2004-4; 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,

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 July 2, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on September 18, 2025 at 9:45 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:  2201 36th Avenue N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-14-3-008-008.000 a/k/a 0122001430080080000000

Legal Description:  Beginning at the intersection of the North boundary line of First Avenue (now known as 35th Avenue) with the East boundary line of 8th Street if extended (now known as 22nd street) according to the present survey and plan of the North Birmingham Land Company; thence Northwardly along the East boundary line of 22nd street if extended, 300 feet to the South boundary line of what is now known as 36th Avenue, for a point of beginning; thence Eastwardly along the South boundary line of 36th Avenue and parallel with First of 35th Avenue, 50 feet; thence Southwardly and parallel with East boundary line of 22nd street if extended 140 feet; thence Westwardly and parallel with the North boundary line of First or 35th Avenue 50 feet, thence Northwardly along the East boundary line of 22nd Street if extended 140 feet to the point if beginning said property being located in Block 87 fronting 50 feet on what is now known as  Avenue “A” or 36th North and 140 feet on 22nd street North if extended a.k.a P O B E INTER 36TH AVE N 22ND AVE N TH NE 50 FT ALG 36TH AVE N TH SE 140 FT TO ALLEY TH SW 50TH TO 22ND ST N TH NW 140 FT ALG 22BD ST B TI O I B VEUBG OART OF NE4 IF SW4 PT OF BLK 87 UNRECORDED MAP OF BHAM LAND CO 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 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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902669

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      ANNIE RUTH HUDDLESTON AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, MTAG INVESTMENTS, LLC; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

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 July 2, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 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:  8219 5th Avenue N, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

Tax Parcel ID No.: 23-00-10-1-013-005.000 a/k/a 0123001010130050000000

Legal Description:  Lot 17, Block 14-D, according to the Survey of East Lake Land company, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 217, in Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a LOT 17 BLK 14-D EAST LAKE CO

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902744

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      CONSTANCE MONTRESE JAMES AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, PAULETTE MCDANIEL (DECEASED) AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES; 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,

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 July 8, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 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:  3517 27th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-14-1-016-007.000 a/k/a 0122001410160070000000

Legal Description: The Northwest 55 feet of the southeast 100 feet of the West half of Block 62, according to the Map and Plat of Park Place, North Birmingham Land Company’s Addition to No.2, as recorded in Map book 8, Page 104, in the Office of Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a THE N 55 FT OF THE S 100 FT OFW 190 FT BLOCK 62 PARK PLACE.

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902749

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      LOUIS N. JONES (DECEASED) AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES; 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,

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 July 9, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on September 18, 2025 at 9:45 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:  3609 26th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-14-1-017-004.000 a/k/a 0122001410170040000000

Legal Description:  Commence at the point of intersection of the south line of 37th Avenue north with the east boundary line of 4th or 26h Street North according to the plan and survey of the North Birmingham Land Company’s Addition No.2 to North Birmingham, Alabama; thence southwardly along the east boundary of 4th or 26t street north 205 feet for the point of beginning; thence easterly and parallel with the south boundary line of 37th Avenue North 190 feet; thence northwardly and parallel with the east boundary line of 4th or 26th Street North 55 feet; thence westwardly and parallel wit the south boundary line of 37th Avenue North 190 feet to the east boundary line of 4th or 26th Street North; thence southwardly along the east boundary of 4th or 26th Street North 55 feet to the point of beginning, being part of Block 63, according to the Survey of Park Place, as recorded in Map Book 8, at page 104, in the office of the Judge our Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama: LESS AND EXCEPT that part conveyed to the State of Alabama as set forth and described in Real Volume 174, at page 672, in said Probate office a/k/a POB 150 FT SE OF SW INTER 37TH AVE N & ALLEY TH SE 55 FT TH SW 170S FT TO 26TH ST N TH NW 55 FT TH NE 160S FT TO POB BEING PART BLK 63 PARK PL

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902758

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      LITCHFIELD FINANCIAL CORPORATION, DES PROPERTIES 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,

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 July 9, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 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: 3521 27th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-14-1-016-006.000 a/k/a 0122001410160060000000

Legal Description: The North 50 feet of the South 150 feet of the West One-Half (W1/2) of block 62, according to the Survey of Park Place Addition to North Birmingham, as recorded in Map Book 8, Page 104, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a N 50 FT OF S 150 FT OF W 190 FT BLK 62 PARK PLACE.

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902793

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      SUSAN DARLENE FREEMAN AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED; 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,

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 July 13, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on September 18, 2025 at 9:45 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:  3532 27th St N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-14-1-017-009.000 a/k/a 0122001410170090000000

Legal Description:  Commencing at the intersection of the North boundary line of First Avenue (now 35th Avenue North) with the West boundary line of Third Street (now 27th Street North) according to the present plan and survey of the North Birmingham Land Company; thence Northwardly along the West boundary line of Third Street if extended, 560 feet for the point of beginning thence Westwardly and parallel with the North boundary line of First Avenue, 190 feet; thence Southwardly and parallel with the West Boundary Line of Third Street, if extended, 50 feet; thence Eastwardly and parallel with the North boundary line of First Avenue 190 Feet to the West boundary line of Third Street, (if extended),thence Northwardly along the West Boundary line of Third Street, if extended, 50 feet to the point of beginning; said property being more particularly described as being South 50 feet of North 150 feet of the East half of Block 63, according to the North Birmingham Land company’s Addition #2 known as Park Place, as recorded in Map Book 6. Page 81, Probate office of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a TH SE 50 FT OF NW 150 FT PF E1/2 BLOCK 63 PARK PLACE

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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-2025-902794

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      MULKIN ENTERPRISES, INC, JAMES E. MULKIN AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED, JANE W. MULKIN AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED; 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,

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 July 13, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on July 22, 2025, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on October 14, 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:  3621 26th Street N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-14-1-017-002.000 a/k/a 0122001410170020000000

Legal Description:  The following described property as shown on the right of way map of Project N. UG-317(4) as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County Alabama: EXCESS PROPERTY ON TRACTS 4 AND 5: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the West 140 feet of Block 63, Survey of Park Place, North Birmingham Land company’s Addition No.2; thence Westerly along the North line of the West 140 feet of said Block 63 a distance of 50 feet, more or less, to a point that is 50 feet Easterly if and at right angles to the centerline of said project a distance of 57 feet, more or less, to the South line of the North 50 feet if said west 140 feet,  Block 63; thence Westerly along the South line of said North 50feet of West 140 feet, Block 63 a distance of 7 feet, more or less, to a point that is 45 feet easterly of and at right angles to the centerline of said project; thence Southerly along a curve to the left (concave Easterly) having a radius of 475.87 feet, parallel with the centerline of said project a distance of 56 feet, more or less, to the south Line of the North 100 feet of said 140, block 63, the south property line thence Easterly along said South property line a distance of 108 feet, more or less, to the East line of the West 140 of said Block 63. The East Property line; thence Northerly along said East Property line a distance of 100 feet to the point of beginning a/k.a POB 50 FT SW OF SW INTER 37TH AVE N & ALLEY TH SW 50S FT ALG 37TH AVE N TO HWY 31 TH S LY 60 FT ALG HWY 31 TH SW 5 FT ALG HWY 31 TH SE LY 50 FT ALG HWY 31 TH NE 100S FT TH NW 100 FT TO POB BEING PART BLK 63 PARK PL

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 1975 §§ 40-10-83, 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 20th 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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   NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Syms Contractors Inc. has completed the contract for construction and renovation of the CenterPoint Community Center Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms and Game Room for the City of CenterPoint and Jefferson County Commission, the Owner(s), and has 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:

CCR Architecture & Interiors
2920 First Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233

Syms Contractors Inc.
PO Box 12104
Birmingham, AL 35202

 

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                              NOTICE OF COMPLETION

 

In Accordance with Section 39-1-1 of the Code of Alabama, 1975

Notice is hereby given that Gorrie-Regan & Associates Inc. has completed the contract for the Birmingham City Schools CCTV Upgrades project.

This project encompassed locations at:

Jackson Olin High School

Ramsey High School

Wenonah High School

Woodlawn High School

Birmingham City Schools Facilities Building

Gorrie-Regan & Associates Inc. has formally requested final settlement of the said contract.

All persons or entities having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:

Birmingham City Schools 2015 Park Place North Birmingham, AL 35203

Gorrie-Regan & Associates, Inc. 279 Snow Drive Homewood, AL 35209

Date of Notice: June 26, 2025

           

 

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                              NOTICE OF COMPLETION

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that DIVERSIFIED ELEVATOR SERVICE & EQUIPMENT CO., INC Contractor, has completed the contract for Renovation, of UAB Sterne refurbish Elevators #2 + #3 UAB #:230256 Contract Amt: $554,672.00 at UAB 917 13th St. S Birmingham, AL 35294 for the State of Alabama and the (county) (city) of Birmingham, AL, 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 ATIS Elevator Inspections LLC.

 

DIVERSIFIED ELEVATOR SERVICE & EQUP

297 STATE HWY 143

MILLBROOK, AL 36054

 

 

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

 

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by The Birmingham City Board of Education at the Office of Edward McMullen, Director of Purchasing, on Thursday, 31 July 2025 until 2:00 p.m., CST at 2015 Park Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, for the New LED Interior light fixtures and replacement of exterior doors at Putnam Middle School, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

 

The Project consists of the installation of new LED light fixtures and replacement of exterior doors at Putnam Middle School for the Birmingham Board of Education, Birmingham, Alabama.

 

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to The Birmingham City Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than

$10,000.00, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

 

BID DOCUMENTS may be obtained from the Architect by digital access/file sharing access for a one time administrative fee of $150.00 (non-refundable; separate check), and/or deposit of $250.00 per set, which will be refunded in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each bidder submitting a bona fide bid, upon return of documents in good condition and reusable condition within ten (10) days of bid date. Other sets to general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution, which is estimated to be the same as the deposit amount. Partial sets will not be available. To expedite distribution of bid documents, deposit check(s) should be emailed and mailed to EXFORD ARCHITECTS, Attn: Fredrick Woods, Project Manager; 3928 Jefferson Avenue, SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221, (fredrickwoods@exfordllc.com).

 

DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS may also be examined at appropriate plan rooms, i.e., Associated General Contractors, F.W. Dodge, Builders exchange, Construction Market Data, iSqFt.com, Building Construction Industry Authority, (BCIA), ARC Document Solutions Public Plan room, etc.

 

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at the Birmingham City Board of Education, 2015 Park Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, on Monday, 21 July 2025 at 2:00 p.m., CST. After the meeting, bidders will be allowed to visit the Putnam Middle School site located at 1757 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35210.

 

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals  and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interest of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

 

Birmingham City Board of Education, Awarding Authority Exford LLC, Architect

 

 

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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, August 8, 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 New Hillman Building Elevator 9 + 10

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

Project No.:  H255013

 

  1. SCOPE OF WORK:

 

The project consists of modernization and electrical upgrades to support Elevator 9 and 10 located at the New Hillman Building at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital.

 

The scope of work includes architectural, electrical and elevator modernization necessary for new work associated with the scope of work.  The construction budget is anticipated to be between $875,000 and $950,000.

 

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.)

 

 

  1. 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, August 8, 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 prequalification 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 August 12, 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 August 12, 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

 

  1. 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 37th 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 August 28, 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, 8th Floor of the Daniel Building, 15 20th Street South, 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 August 28, 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.

 

 

 

  1. PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is currently scheduled to be held at 2:00 PM CST on August 14, 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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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

 

 

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Central Elmore WTP Upgrade will be received by Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority on or before 2:00 p.m. CDT, August 21, 2025 at the office of Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority, 716 U.S. Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36093, at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read.

 

The Project consists of the following major components:

 

Water treatment plant improvements including a storage tank, booster pump station, granular activated carbon system installation, chemical injection vault, on-site sodium hypochlorite generation system, yard piping, civil site work, electrical system, and I&C integration and programming.

 

Contract Documents may be obtained from Ardurra, 200 Clinton Avenue West, Suite 704, Huntsville, AL 35801, upon payment of $100.00 for each set.  All deposits are non-refundable.  Contract Documents can also be downloaded from the Ardurra website at: www.ardurra.com/biddocs or from www.questcdn.com, for a fee of $22.00.

 

A pre-bid meeting will be at the Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority, 716 U.S. Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36093 on August 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. CDT.

 

All questions and clarification requests must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. CDT August 18, 2025.

 

Each Bid must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by security submitted on the prescribed Bid Bond form in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the amount bid but not to exceed $10,000.00.

 

All Contractors are required to provide certification of compliance with the E-Verify program per Alabama Act 2012-491.

 

For information concerning the proposed Work, contact Shakil Amin, 200 Clinton Avenue, Suite 704, 256-203-9501.  To obtain Plans and Specifications contact Michelle Jeffery, 256.203.9501.

 

 

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

 

 

“Notice is hereby given that South Dade Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Inc. 910 Landline Road Selma, AL 36701 has completed its 25th Street Improvements for the City of Birmingham Construction Project ENG. 2024-008.  The contractor has made a request for final settlement of said contract.  All persons having any claim for labor, material or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the above-named contractor and The City of Birmingham Room 220, City Hall Birmingham, AL 35203.

 

 

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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, August 08, 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 sheywood@ghafari.com and mfreeman@ghafari.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.

 

UAB WIC

Medical Compressor Replacement

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

Project No.:  H245024

 

  1. SCOPE OF WORK:

 

The project consists of the replacement of the medical air compressors in the UAB Women and Infant Center (WIC) and the installation of a temporary compressor in the North Pavilion penthouse.  The scope of work includes electrical and mechanical new work and associated demolition to facilitate the installation of new equipment.  The construction budget is anticipated to be between $100,000 and $200,000.

 

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.)

 

 

  1. 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, August 08, 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 sheywood@ghafari.com, copy mfreeman@ghafari.com and jeorr@uabmc.edu. Any addenda to the prequalification 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 August 15, 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 August 15, 2025:

 

Architect:

                        Ghafari Associates

2170 Highland Ave S

Suite 220

Birmingham, AL 35205

Phone:  205-203-4611

Contact: Scott Heywood

Email: sheywood@ghafari.com

 

  1. 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 37th 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 September 04, 2025 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 8th Floor Daniel Building, 15 20th Street S., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. 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, 8th Floor Daniel Building, 15 20th Street S., 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 September 04, 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.

 

 

 

  1. PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is currently scheduled to be held at 1:00 PM CST on August 20, 2025 at UAB Hospital Facilities, 8th Floor Daniel Building, 15 20th Street S., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

 

 

 

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Notice of Completion

 

July 16, 2025

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that K & L Group, LLC has completed the Public Works Contract for Jefferson State Community College on the Jefferson Campus in Birmingham, AL for the Fire Alarm System Install in HY Carson Building 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 Brasfield & Gorrie L.L.C. , Contractor, has completed the Contract for Jefferson County Commission, the Owner, and has made request for final settlement of said Contract known as Cahaba River and Trussville WRFs and Al Seier Pump Station Phase 3 Improvements. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Tonya Kelley, Jefferson County Commission, Environmental Services Department, Suite A-300, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, Telephone: 205-214-4026.

 

 

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

 

WARNER’S ATHLETIC CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC hereby gives notice of completion of contract with Trussville City Board of Education located in the City of Trussville, AL. This notice will appear for four (4) consecutive weeks beginning 07/30/2025 and ending 08/20/2025. All claims should be filed at 570 Huntly Industrial Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167 during this period.

 

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

 

 

In accordance with Chapter1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975 as amended, notice is hereby given that

 

Duncan & Dearmon Building Company, LLC                                                                               

 

Contractor has completed the Contract for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Storage Facility, for the Owner, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and has made request for final settlement of said contract.

 

 

 

                                    Contractor:    Duncan & Dearmon Building Company, LLC                   

 

                                    Business Address:   164 Chandalar Place Drive, Pelham, AL  35124

 

 

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                                          Legal Notice

 

 

Notice to Richard Elmore Jr. (or descendants). Matter of importance. Father, Richard Elmore, Sr. (DOB 04.19.1900; DOD 05.05.1974) married Tina Mae Godfrey-Callier (my Grandmother) @ 1943. Richard Elmore, Sr. buried at Elmwood Cemetery beside wife Tina Godfrey Callier Elmore. Last known address: 1450 Fourth St. North, Birmingham, AL 35204. Contact Theresa Callier, PO Box 225689

 

 

 

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REQUEST FOR PROPSAL

 

 

 

The Birmingham Airport Authority (“BAA” or “Authority”) is requesting proposals for the decontamination cleaning of two ARFF trucks at the Birmingham Shuttleworth International Airport. Copies of the RFP can be obtained by visiting the Airports Website at http://www.flybhm.com or via email request sent to eseoane@flybhm.com. The deadline for submissions is August 1, 2025 at 2:00PM.                                                   

 

 

 

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INVITATION TO BID

ITB# 26-25 “ESD STANDBY GENERATOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES”

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL

 

Bids will be received by the Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D., C.P.M., until 4:00 (CST) p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, for ESD STANDBY GENERATOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES.

 

All solicitation information including forms, and specifications are available for download 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 Dorothea Robinson.

 

A pre-bid conference will be held Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00 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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Project-Based Housing Choice Voucher: Southtown Senior

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) will be accepting applications for the project-based waiting list, Southtown Senior, located at 920 24th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35205. This building is for seniors age 62 or older.

 

DATE & TIME OPENS: Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

 

DATE & TIME CLOSES: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

 

All interested applicants should go to the website www.habdportals.org during the time period above to apply online.

 

HABD will provide a paper application to seniors who need them. Paper applications can only be obtained in person for the individual who will apply for housing and a government photo ID will be required in order to receive  the  paper  application.  Paper  applications  will  only  be available during business hours within the time-frame the waiting list  is  open.  Paper applications should be obtained at the below address and once the application is completed, it should be returned to the same address via U.S. postal mail only. Applications have to be post marked by 08/12/2025 in order to be added to the waiting list. No paperapplications can be hand delivered or dropped off.

 

McCoy Building 1301 25th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35204

Attention: Section 8 PBV: Southtown Senior

 

How does the Project-Based Section 8 Voucher Program work?

Under the Project-Based Section 8 Voucher Program, the rental assistance is tied to the unit and is not transferable to another unit. Since the assistance is tied to the unit, a family who moves from the project-based unit may not have any right to continued housing assistance. The HABD will refer families from the project-based waiting list to the Southtown Senior “owner” to fill their vacancies.

Application Process to Be Placed on The Project-Based Waiting List:

 

Applications are available electronically online at www.habdportals.org/ All applications received between Thursday, August 7th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday,  August 12, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. will be accepted onto the waiting list based on the date and the time of the application. Additional eligibility requirements  will  have  to  be met once your name reaches the top of the waiting list. Mailed paper applications will be entered into the electronic system.

 

 

McCoy Building, 1301 25th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204 Telephone (205) 521-7460

How can I check my status on the waiting list?

 

Everyone that applies for the waiting list will be required to register for the applicant portal. Through the applicant portal, you will be able to update your contact information (including address and phone number), view what income is being used, and what household members you added to your application. You will also be able to view where your place is on the waiting list.

 

Special preference points will be given to applicants who fall under the below listed criteria:

 

Southtown Senior will have the following preferences:

 

– Returning Southtown.Resident 10 points

 

– Public Housing Resident 10 points

 

Public housing residents in good standing who reside at developments targeted for redevelopment, demolition, or other repositioning activity which may require displacement and/or relocation are eligible for this preference. Verification of claimed preference will be required when your name reaches the top of the waiting list.

 

Income Limits

 

Applicants must be within the applicable income limits based on family size (see chart below),

 

1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person
$40,320 $46,080 $51,840 $57,540

 

Unit Size Mix

 

The following lists the overall unit sizes for Southtown Senior: 118 –  I-bedroom units  25 -2-bedroom units

 

 

Subsidy Standards

 

Depending on the family composition (number , age, and gender of perso ns in the household), ap plica nts will qua lify for a specific bedroom size, also known as the subsidy standard. The following chart lists the subsidy standards for Southtown Senior.

 

Number of Bedrooms Number of Persons

Minimum                                     Maximum

   
lBR 1 2
2 BR 2 4

 

When will I be contacted from the waiting list?

 

HABD will contac t app licants that made the waiting list  based on preference points and date/tim e of rece ipt of application when there is unit availabilit y based on your hou sehold composition .

 

Proj ect -based waiting list applicants will be notified through email (if appl ied electronica lly) and

U.S. Postal Service (if pap er a pplication) once they are placed on the waiting lis t.

 

 

IMPORTANT:

 

If you have an address change throughout the application process, it is your  responsibilit y  to change your address in the Housing Choice Voucher applicant  portal at www.habdportals.org/.  We always recommend updating your add ress with the Post Office, but you must also update your address with our office, as forwarding mail has an expiration date and may prohibit you from receiving important inform at ion and/o r an appoint ment regarding housing.

 

HABD does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, re ligion, natural origin, familial status, disability, sexual o rientation , age, or marital status.

 

 

Duplicate applications will not be accepted! Hand delivered applications to any HABD location will not be accepted!

 

 

 

 

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Project-Based Housing Choice Voucher: Cooper Green Homes PUBLIC NOTICE

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) will be accepting applications for the project-based waiting list, Cooper Green, located at 1501 Arthur Shores Drive SW, Birmingham, AL 35211.

 

DATE & TIME OPENS: DATE & TIME CLOSES:

Thurs day, August 7, 2025, at I 0:00 a.m.

 

Tues day, August 12, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.

All interested applicants should go to the website www.habdportals.org during the time period

above to apply online.

 

HABD will provide a paper application to seniors who need them. Paper applications can only be obtained in person for the individual who will apply for housing and a government photo ID will be required in order to receive the paper application. Paper applications will only be available during business hours within the timeframe the waitlist is open. Paper applications should be obtained at the address below, and once the application is completed it should be returned to the same address via U.S. mail only. Applications have to be postmarked by 08/12/2025 in order to be added to the waitlist. No paper applications can be hand-delivered or dropped off.

 

McCoy Building 1301 25th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35204

Attention: Section 8 PBV: Cooper Green How Does the Project-Based Section 8 Voucher program work?

Under the Project-Based Section 8 Voucher Program, the rental assistance is tied to the unit and is not portable like the regular ” tena nt ” based Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The HABD will refer families from the project-based waiting list to the Cooper Green Homes “owner” to fill their vacancies. Since the assistance is tied to the unit, a family who mo ves from the project­ based unit may not have any right to continued housin g assistance like the regular tenant-based Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Application Process to Be Placed on The Project­ Based Waiting List:

 

Applications are available electronically online at www.habdportals.org/. All applicat ions received between Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday , August 12, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. will be accepted onto the waiting list based on the date and the time of the applica tion.

 

1826 3rd Avenue , South, P.O. Box 55906 , Birmingham, Alabama 35255-5906 Telephone (205) 324-0641

 

 

Additional eligibility requirements will have to be met once your name reaches the top of the waiting list. Mailed paper applications will be entered into the electronic system.

 

How can I check my status on the waiting list?

 

Everyone that applies for the waiting list will be required to register for the applicant portal. Through the applicant portal, you will be able to update your contact information (including address and phone number), see what income is being used, and what household members you added to your application. You will also be able to see where your place is on the waiting list.

 

Special preference points will be given to applicants who fall under the below listed criteria:

Cooper Green Homes will have the following preferences: Returning Cooper Green Resident IO points Public Housing Resident 10 points

*Verification of claimed preference will be required when your name reaches the top of the waiting list

 

Public housing residents in good standing who reside at developments targeted for redevelopment, demolition, or other repositioning activity which may require displacement and/or relocation are eligible for this preference. Verification of claimed preference will be required when your name reaches the top of the waiting list.

 

Income Limits

 

Applicants mnst be within the applicable income limits based on family size (see chart below).

 

1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person
$39,660 $45,360 $51,000 $56,640 $61,200 $65,760 $70,760 $74,820

 

Subsidy Standards

Depending on the family composition (number, age, and gender of persons in the household), applicants will qualify for a specific bedroom size, also known as the subsidy standard. The following chart lists the subsidy standards for Southtown Family

 

Number of Bedrooms Number of Persons

Minimum                                    Maximum

   
1 BR I 2
2BR 2 4
3BR 3 6
4BR 4 8
5BR 5 10

 

 

When will I be contacted from the waiting list?

 

HABD will contact applicants that made the waiting list based on preference points and date/time of receipt of application when there is unit availability based on your household composition.

 

Project-based waiting list applicants will be notified through email (if applied electronically) and U.S. Postal Service (if paper application) once they are placed on the waiting list.

 

 

IMPORTANT:

If you have an address change throughout the application process, it is your responsibility to change your address with the Housing Choice Voucher. We always recommend updating your address with the Post Office, but you must also update your address with our office, as forwarding mail has an expiration date and may prohibit you from receiving important information and/or an appointment regarding housing.

 

HABD does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, natural origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.

 

 

Duplicate applications will not be accepted! Hand delivered applications to any HABD location will not be accepted!

 

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INVITATION TO BID

ITB# 79-25 “WATER BOOSTER PUMP SYSTEM REPLACEMENT” JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL

 

Bids will be received by the Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D., C.P.M., until 4:00 (CST) p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, for WATER BOOSTER PUMP SYSTEM REPLACEMENT.

 

All solicitation information including forms, and specifications are available for download 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 Domonique Andrews.

 

A pre-bid conference will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00 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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NOTICE OF PETITION

 

William Tyrone Long, whose whereabouts are unknown, and who is the putative father of Z.W., is hereby given notice that a Petition for Adoption of Minor Child has been filed by Gladys and Perry Rhodes in the Probate Court of Hale County, Alabama, case number 2025-026. This matter is scheduled for a hearing on September 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hale County Courthouse in Greensboro, Alabama. You must respond to said Petition for Adoption of Minor Child within thirty (30) days after the last publication.

 

 

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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 at Poole & Company Architects PC, 1827 First Avenue North, Suite 100, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 on Friday, August 15, 2025 before 10:00AM by John Blocker, Project Manager (jblocker@pooleandcompany.com), after which time no further requests will be considered. One paper copy, one pdf on a flash drive, and one pdf by email are required for pre-qualification approval.        Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead or email request to jblocker@pooleandcompany.com.

 

 

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

Birmingham Courthouse Annex to County Parking Deck Bridge

Curtainwall & Roof Replacement

 

 

 

  1. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK:

 

The project will be done in a single phase. The scope of work is two-fold, the full replacement of the existing Bridge curtainwall system, and the full replacement of the existing Bridge roof. Work includes the removal and disposal of both existing systems. The project location is at the Birmingham Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203.

  1. PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR; CURTAINWALL CONTRACTOR, AND ROOFING CONTRACTOR BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

 

Prime General Contractor, Curtainwall Subcontractor, and Roofing Subcontractor 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. The Prime Contractor, Curtainwall Subcontractor, and Roofing Subcontractor shall include a copy of their Alabama Contractors license in their pre-qualification submittal. Each contractor must have proven experience in their line of work. The Curtainwall and Roofing Subcontractor will not be the Prime General Contractor on this project. Only General Contractors, Curtainwall Subcontractors and Roofing Subcontractors who have completed the pre-qualification process and have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project.

 

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent bidders relative to the requirements of the Project.  Each prospective bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification on Friday, August 15, 2025.

 

  1. BIDS:

 

The Jefferson County Commission will receive sealed Proposals for the project until 2:00 PM Local Time on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Room 1, General Services, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35263, after which time they will be opened in the Commission Chamber, Second Floor, Room 270.

 

No Bids will be accepted after the time stated for the receipt of Bids.  This requirement will not be waived.  The clock in the County Commission Chamber will be used to determine the correct time as determined by the Director of General Services, or his designated representative.  At the time stated above, the Proposals will be opened and publicly read aloud.

 

All Bids must be on a lump-sum basis.  Submit two identical copies of the Bid on the Proposal Form provided, without changes, in a sealed envelope bearing the Contractor’s name, and current Alabama license number.  Bids that do not bear the General Contractor’s current license number will be returned without being opened.

 

Construction Contracts shall be awarded only to a Prime General Contractor, licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $100,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the Bid Documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-3-(e) of the Code of Alabama

 

A Bid Bond, executed by a Surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, payable to Jefferson County in the amount of 5% of the amount of the Bid, but not more than $10,000, must accompany the Bidder’s Proposal.  Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price, will be required when the Contract is presented by the Contractor to the Owner.

 

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1:00PM Local Time on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in the Jefferson County Courthouse, Room 22, Ground Floor, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama. Because of the nature of this project, Prime General Contractors, Curtainwall Subcontractors, and Roofing Subcontractors who have been pre-approved must attend the Pre-Bid Conference. If the number of bidders who attend the Pre-Bid Conference decreases so there is little or no competition, the Bid may be postponed at the discretion of the Owner.

 

Bid Documents (Drawings and Project Manual) will be open to public examination after 12:00 PM Local Time on Friday, August 15, 2025 at the office of Poole & Company Architects PC, 1827 First Avenue North, Suite 100, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, Tel. 205-326-2206.

 

Bid Documents will be provided electronically on Friday, August 15, 2025 to pre-approved Prime General Contractors, Curtainwall Subcontractors, and Roofing Subcontractors, and these plan rooms: Construct Connect, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority; Construction Journal, and CMD Group. Bids will only be accepted from pre-approved Prime General Contractor bidders who have confirmed receipt of electronic documents to the Architect. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids for a period of ninety (90) days.

 

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids; to waive formalities and technicalities, and to proceed in its’ own best interests.

 

 

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BID# 25-04-08

Notice to Bidders

 

The Birmingham Water Works Board will be accepting sealed bids for BID# 25-04-08

“Distribution System Tanks Mixers”. The specifications and conditions may be examined and obtained in the Purchasing Department’s office at 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35222, by emailing lateasha.watkins@bwwb.org, or our website at www.bwwb.org.

 

Sealed bids for Distribution System Tanks Mixers will be received in the Purchasing Department no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2025, at which time and place they opened and read.

 

Prospective bidders should deliver or mail their sealed bids to 3600 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35222, directed to the attention of LyTonja Levert, Purchasing Manager, and marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope as follows: “Bid for Distribution System Tank Mixers due on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.”

 

Please note that a mandatory site visit is required. Prospective bidders can register for the mandatory site visit held on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, at 2 p.m. or Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at 2 p.m. For additional details, please refer to the bid.

 

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Two Families from Each Birmingham City School to Receive $500 if Their Students are Present on Day One

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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, right, and City Schools Superintendent Mark Sullivan, Ed.D, announce incentives program at City Hall. (Barnett Wright, The Birmingham Times)

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times

As students across Alabama prepare to return to school next week, the city of Birmingham, in partnership with the Penny Foundation Inc., a local non-profit, wants to make sure students and families are ready on day one by providing $43,000 in incentives to reduce “chronic absenteeism.”

“Chronic absenteeism remains one of the biggest barriers to student achievement,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin during a City Hall press conference on Thursday. “This is one way of tackling that challenge head on. We want every student in Birmingham to walk through their school doors ready to learn day one.”

“We want the students to be there, but students can’t get there without the support of the family,” said Lyord Watson Jr., Executive Director of the Penny Foundation, the nonprofit providing the funding.

Founded in 2017, The Penny Foundation works to connect people, organizations, and resources to support education, economic development, and community development. “Investments like this can make a big difference in changing a child’s trajectory,” Watson said.

The chronic absenteeism rate three years ago in the city was at 29 percent, said Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Mark Sullivan, Ed.D. said “That means one out of every three students were chronically absent,” he said.

That has been reduced to under 14 percent through partnerships with Jefferson County District Attorney’s office, the city and the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, he added.

“Oftentimes, people don’t know what chronic absenteeism is,” said the superintendent. “It is missing 10 percent of the school year. Kids are in school 180 days, that means 18 days, you’re chronically absent, that is excused or unexcused.”

Here’s how the incentives work:

  • Two families from each Birmingham City School will be randomly selected to receive $500 each.
  • To qualify, students must be both registered and present on the FIRST day of school, August 7
  • Student names will be randomly drawn from Birmingham City Schools’ student information system
  • The incentive will be awarded to the primary guardian of the selected student
  • Only one incentive will be awarded per household.

The initiative complements the City’s Every Day Counts partnership with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) to address chronic absenteeism. Through this program, HABD public housing residents gain access to additional resources that support regular attendance and improved literacy, including:

  • Transportation assistance to and from school
  • Homework help and academic support
  • Monthly raffles for HABD households whose children achieve perfect attendance, with winners receiving financial support toward a housing expense

For more information, visit www.birminghamal.gov/readydayone.

Updated on 8/1/2025 at 12:49 p.m. to clarify headline   

Birmingham Awards Over $70,000 for Teens, Adults to Start New Businesses, Violence Prevention Efforts

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Candance Kemp, second from right, founder of Anitra’s Light Foundation, next to Miles College President Bobbie Knight was awarded a $10,000 scholarship to attend Miles. (Ta'Ron Williams, Miles College)

By Jordyn Davis | For The Birmingham Times

Candance Kemp, founder of Anitra’s Light Foundation, said her late daughter, Anitra Holloman, 21, a victim of the Five Points South mass shooting in September of 2024 would have been proud. Kemp’s foundation raises awareness by attending rallies for victims and families and brings awareness to gun violence.

“My baby is smiling at me. I know in my heart that she is. Me and [Anitra] did everything together. All I could hear her saying this morning was, ‘Mom, I’m so proud of you.’ And so I started Anitra’s Light Foundation to help children and parents who have lost their kids to gun violence or long-term incarceration. This is our next generation of kids and we want to show them some love, because that’s all they need,” she said.

On Wednesday, Kemp received $4,000 for the foundation as part of the “Flipping the Game: From Hustle to Enterprise” program launched this summer at Miles College that empowered adults in the Birmingham community to pursue entrepreneurship by transforming their informal hustles into viable, legal businesses. Kemp also received a $10,000 scholarship to attend the Fairfield-based Historical Black College and University.

Area teens and adults — like Kemp — received a combined $70,000 to launch more than 40 businesses through a 30-day community empowerment and violence reduction initiative led by the City of Birmingham, Miles College, and the Institute for Research in Social Justice in Action (IRSJA).

The initiative aimed at making the Birmingham community safer included “Flipping the Game”; “Rise Up Birmingham,” which engaged 50 teenagers and young adults in the Birmingham area to participate in a five-week, paid program focused on leadership and violence prevention and “Community Practitioner in Residence”, which offered adult residents and grassroots leaders a unique opportunity to receive intensive training and field-based learning.

On Wednesday, Birmingham teenagers and adults attended ceremony at Miles College for those who completed the Rise Up Birmingham program. (Ta’Ron Williams, Miles College)

One business owner, Natasha Stallworth said she was able to transform her business to include aspects of intense recovery for those suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

“I’m an advocate for encouraging racial healing, because I think a lot of Black people’s trauma comes from very few regulations set in place after slavery,” she said. “I learned that the healing is so needed, so I offer a healing class on top of my college readiness and entrepreneurship programs.  I encourage them to take that pain and suffering and strategize it so they can put their energy in an area of purpose. I teach them soft skills and different opportunities they can explore in the community,” Stallworth said.

Under the Rise Up program one student, Hizukiya Adley, said he was able to further his custom shoe-making business and learn different methods of calming an intense situation. “Our teachers were so nice and helped us learn new things about keeping a business running after you’ve started it. I also learned how to diffuse a heated situation, which is really useful,” Adley said.

Adley and other teenagers and adults walked across the Miles College Pearson Hall stage on Wednesday after completing the Rise Up Birmingham program, led by Miles, The City of Birmingham and the Institute of Research for Social Justice in Action (IRSJA).

Each student had the opportunity to engage in various leadership and violence protection trainings, focused on building custom business models and utilizing resources to lower violence.

The program was held with an array of leaders present including Mayor Randall Woodfin, Miles President Bobbie Knight and Uche Bean, director of the community safety initiative in Birmingham; Jacobie Williams, Founder/CEO of EverybodyWENS & President of One Hood WENS; Shadee Dukes and Khalil Tutt, co-founders of New Direction and Angelo Pinto, founder, Institute for Research and Social Justice Action.

In Exclusive Interview, Superintendents Mark Sullivan and Walter Gonsoulin Meet to Discuss Public Education in Alabama

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Superintendent Mark Sullivan, Ed.D., left, and Jefferson County Schools (JEFCOED) Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin, Ed.D. meet at Titusville Branch Library for their first joint public interview. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

By Javacia Harris Bowser | For the Birmingham Times

Birmingham City Schools (BCS) Superintendent Mark Sullivan, Ed.D., and Jefferson County Schools (JEFCOED) Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin, Ed.D., are used to challenges. And as both prepare for next week’s start of the 2025–2026 school term, this year is no different.

In mid-July the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to fire more than 1,000 U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) employees. The administration also notified states that it was withholding over $6 billion in previously approved federal education grants to schools —and then, on Friday, July 25, announced that it would release the money.

But if anyone could surmount hurdles facing education it would be Gonsoulin and Sullivan, both of whom have made history and headlines during their tenures.

Gonsoulin, the first African American to lead Alabama’s second-largest public school system, this year also became the state’s first school leader to be named National Superintendent of the Year.

Since his 2019 appointment, he’s been celebrated for his efforts on behalf of the more than 36,000 students attending JEFCOED schools — including growing magnet programs (schools designed to attract children of various socioeconomic backgrounds and academic achievement levels), enhancing career and technical education options, and offering students opportunities to earn a college degree while completing high school.

Meanwhile, Sullivan has been praised nationally for several successes, including increasing math proficiency from 4 percent to 19 percent between 2021 and 2023, improving third grade reading proficiency from 50 percent to 81 percent, and decreasing chronic absenteeism while increasing enrollment. He has also added a number of programs to offer additional instruction, personalized academic interventions, and mental health support to the more than 19,000 students that BCS serves.

And these gains came for both despite taking the helm of their districts in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when many school systems fell behind.

Earlier this month, The Birmingham Times brought together the two superintendents for their first-ever joint public media interview. During the 90-minute candid conversation, held at the Birmingham Public Library’s Titusville branch, Sullivan and Gonsoulin discussed several topics, such as the possible dismantling of the USDOE and the need for more male teachers — and offered words of encouragement to one another. (Both are also members of Alphi Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.)

Most of all, the two superintendents reflected on how they hope to shift the narrative about public education and help write the story of a bright future for Alabama’s students.

The first day of the 2025–2026 school year for both Jefferson County and Birmingham is August 7.

Superintendent Mark Sullivan, Ed.D., left, and Jefferson County Schools (JEFCOED) Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin, Ed.D. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

How Gonsoulin and Sullivan Met

Sullivan: I met Walter Gonsoulin when he was superintendent in Fairfield, [Alabama], and I was a principal at Phillips Academy. Walter brought a group of individuals from Fairfield to visit our school. … During the pandemic, I was calling on him all the time. … Walter has been like a sounding board for me as my career moved on into superintendency.

Gonsoulin: When I visited Phillips Academy and met Dr. Sullivan, … I immediately grew a respect for a fellow educator and felt that he knew this business called education. So, it was a pleasure for me to meet him. But in getting to know him further than that — further than just the educator but as a man and as a person — I also got to know his heart for education and for people, and I began to respect that, as well.

On the Need for More Male Teachers

Sullivan: My first permanent position was at Dupuy [Elementary School in Birmingham’s Kingston neighborhood]. The principal at the time was Samuetta Drew, [a BCS teacher, principal, and administrator, who retired from the system in 2013]. She hired three male teachers that year, and we were the only male teachers in the entire building. We were all brand new teachers, and the kids had never been taught by a male teacher before. They did kind of look at me like, ‘Yo, who are you?’ I would wear a shirt and tie to work and the kids would say, ‘Are you a preacher?’ … I still know many of the students in that class, and that [experience] instilled a love for education in me.

I think both male and female students need to have diverse teachers, diverse perspectives in the classroom. If you go to kindergarten and pre-K classrooms, you will see that boys and girls are equally engaged in academics. But walk up to 4th and 5th grade, then you start seeing a little boy sitting over the corner because he’s not behaving well or [another] boy with his head on his desk, but you still see girls actively involved in the education process.

Boys need to see that academics [and] being intelligent are things to aspire to. Sometimes they see through videos, through music, even through just life and the environment they grow up in that being intelligent, academically smart, is not something that they see as being cool. … I think that by being exposed to what masculinity looks like all along that spectrum, boys can [say to themselves], “I can fit in here. It’s OK for me to learn.”

Gonsoulin: And having males in schools provides role models not just for the students but for other men, too.

Gonsoulin’s National Superintendent of the Year Award

Gonsoulin: When I was about to interview for the state [award], myself, Dr. Sullivan, and I think it was two other superintendents were standing around talking, and the question was asked, “Can anyone from Alabama actually represent us and compete at the national level?” One of the other superintendents asked that question and didn’t think that anyone could. Dr. Sullivan immediately said, “What are you talking about? He can!” [as he pointed to me].

Sullivan: I said, “Walter, you’re going to be the state superintendent, and you’re going to be the national superintendent.” I go to national conferences all the time, and I see the work around the nation, and I would put the work that we’re doing here in Alabama up against anybody. I knew that Walter started a program involving school choice with his high schools. Those types of programs are not just innovative here in Jefferson County, Alabama. Those are nationally innovative programs, so I knew Walter was going to win.

Gonsoulin: With the school choice conversation, I started thinking about that because that became and is still our competition, whether we’re talking about public charter or whether we’re talking about private schools, parochial schools. And I didn’t have a problem with the concept of a parent choosing where their child would go to school. The problem I had was that public education was being left out of the conversation.

On the Possible Dismantling the USDOE

Sullivan: The [USDOE] supports students in our district in a lot of ways. All of our schools are Title I. Eighty-seven percent of students qualify for free, reduced lunch, 89 percent of our students are African American, 11 percent of our students are Latino. We receive [money] from the federal government through Title I and … for Title II, which is for professional development.

One of the things we learned during the pandemic, when we received all of the COVID money, was that we were able to see some positive results. People say you can’t throw money at a problem, but if you have communities and school systems that have been historically underfunded and you bring them up to level funding, you’ll be surprised at the results you get.

It’s really targeting poor, minority, and disadvantaged students when you cut the [USDOE]. … So, then you ask yourself, “What is the end goal? And what kind of country do we want to be? Do we want to be a country where we truly say that every child, regardless of circumstance, has an opportunity to achieve? Or are you saying that only students in districts where people who have funding themselves and in their communities to fund certain programs can succeed … and other students have to struggle?

Gonsoulin: What I don’t want compromised is the fact that children are able to go from kindergarten or pre-K to exiting high school and have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, whether that’s going to college or into a career that really counts. In the end, that’s really what matters. What are we preparing them for?

When we talk about commencement day, some people view it as the end, but commencement doesn’t mean the end — it means the beginning. And, so, what public education should do, and has done, is answer the question, “The beginning of what? What’s next?”

Sullivan: When you talk about the most vulnerable students, you’re talking about special education students, and the [USDOE] makes sure those kids are being served. You’re talking about kids who speak a language other than English. You’re talking about kids who have disabilities. The [USDOE] helps to manage [those programs] and ensure that those students’ rights and their education are protected. How do we do that when you cut or dismantle the organization that is supposed to be holding us accountable for doing the right things for children?

Gonsoulin: If anything is dismantled, anything is built, it needs to be under the guidance of people who have made education their livelihood. You cannot make those decisions without people who understand how education works. We’re not saying we don’t want you to review something. We’re not saying we don’t want to change that. We’re saying we’re equipped to do all of that, but you cannot freeze the process of education.

The Challenges Ahead

Superintendent Mark Sullivan, Ed.D., left, and Jefferson County Schools (JEFCOED) Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin, Ed.D. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Gonsoulin: The more you take away dollars from the public school system, what does that allow us to do? … In Jefferson County, we do that by being as competitive as the people we’re competing against — [charter, private, and parochial schools] — by outcompeting them, by providing options that make it so our children and our families don’t want to leave.

Sullivan: There appears to be … an attack on public education, even though the vast majority of students in this state attend public schools and the vast majority of students nationwide attend public schools. There seems to be a level of distrust toward what’s being taught in public education. So, we have to, as Walter indicated, compete. [JEFCOED has] Signature Academies, and [BCS] has had Academies since 2014. … We provide transportation for students who want to go and learn culinary arts, which are available at Wenonah High School. If you want business finance, that’s at Woodlawn [High School]. If you want health care, that’s at Huffman and Carver [high schools]. Engineering is at Ramsay [High School].

Gonsoulin: The narrative that public education is not doing a good job for our children is not accurate. So, our job is going to be communicating that and communicating it with the right data, the accurate data.

Words of Encouragement Ahead of the Upcoming School Year

Sullivan: Walter, I have known you for quite some time. You are a man of integrity. I would say that you are, probably just like I am, going to have some really bad days and have some really good days. Don’t let your bad days pull you too far down, and don’t let your good days pull you too high up. Keep your same even-keeled personality, and I know you’re going to continue to see great success in Jefferson County.

Gonsoulin: Thank you, Mark. I appreciate that. You’ve not changed from the person that I met. You’re the same guy, just a little bit older. When I walked into Phillips Academy that day, I saw the ultimate educator, the ultimate professional. … I really was just listening to your ideology, and I was like, “OK, this guy knows what he’s talking about. He knows curriculum.” So, when I say you’ve not changed, I see that as you’re over the district, you’ve brought that same passion, that same professionalism, that same expertise — and it’s going to work. Keep running that play, man, and it’s going to help the children we serve and the Greater Birmingham area as a whole.

Gonsoulin on School Choice and Signature Academies

Gonsoulin: With the school choice conversation, I started thinking about that because it became and is still our competition, whether we’re talking about public charter or whether we’re talking about private schools, parochial schools. I didn’t have a problem with the concept of a parent choosing where their child would go to school. The problem I had was that public education was being left out of the conversation.

So, [JEFCOED] started creating our own choice model, where we clustered our high schools into four different regions: northern, southern, eastern, and western. … We put certain Signature Academies — [an innovative and unique approach to education that is designed to increase student engagement and foster in-depth learning within specific fields of interest] — in each one of those zones, which are typically grouped by three high schools. … If you’re a student at Pinson Valley High School and you want to stay [there], you could be involved in the [Art–Special Effects Academy], but if you were interested in early college, on a part-time basis you could go to Center Point High School, where you could earn a high school diploma and an associate’s degree at the same time [through one of the ACE–College Excellence pathways]. Or you could go to Mortimer Jordan High School and [be part of the Culinary Arts Academy]. … When you get a teacher who loves and is passionate about what they’re teaching, and then you get a child who’s passionate about learning, magic occurs.

Sullivan on the BCS Intersession Programs

Sullivan: Coming out of the [COVID-19] pandemic, we saw that our test scores were not what we wanted them to be. We always talk about this in education: summer slide, when kids are out for three months during the summer and you spend the first two weeks or maybe three weeks of school just remediating kids. It’s a waste of 14 or 21 days of school. In most industrialized countries, summer break is unheard of. So, I said, “Well, if now is not the time for us to do something different and innovative, when is the time?” I took [the idea of Intersession Programs] to the school board at the time, and I couldn’t really get the votes I needed. Then I surveyed my parents, and they were like, “No, we don’t want to do year-round school.” I surveyed the staff and the unions next, and they were like, “No.” Then we surveyed the kids, and they were like, “H-E-double hockey sticks, No!” So, what we did was compromise, and we started the Intersession Program.

Students attend school for nine weeks, and they’re out for a week. … During the week that they’re out, we continue to have school. We have remediation and intervention support for students. We have prep classes for the ACT Test, [a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States], at the high schools. Kids also get a chance to do [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)] projects. By the end of that [inaugural] year, we did [Intersession Programs] three times a year. We had 7,000 students in school during the weeks when they didn’t have to be — that’s about a third of our total student population who get nearly 200 days of instruction. [Students typically receive 180 days of instruction.]

I was telling my school board and some of the teachers that if [former University of Alabama Football Coach] Nick Saban got 15 extra days of practice, and nobody else got their 15 extra days practice, he’d have jumped all over it. [Intersession Programs are] just like that for students — giving them extra days of practice so they can be better prepared.

Birmingham’s Martha Gaskins Elementary to Open $12 Million Early Learning Center Aug. 7

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Birmingham City School leaders, administrators, faculty and students cut the ribbon on the Martha Gaskins Elementary School Early Learning Center Annex. (Reginald Allen, For The Birmingham Times)

By Jordyn Davis | For The Birmingham Times

When Birmingham City Schools open for the fall semester on August 7 parents on the city’s east side of town will have a center that will give their students an early chance for academic success.

The new center is adjacent to Martha Gaskins Elementary School and is located on the former site of North Roebuck Elementary, which closed in 2013. The two campuses will function as a unified learning community, welcoming some of the district’s youngest learners.

Herbert Blackmon Jr., Ed.D. principal of Martha Gaskins Elementary said one of the Board of Education members first initiated the idea of an early learning center, “and it just came to fruition. It’s very significant toward the need to accommodate parents on this [east] side of Birmingham wanting their children to have their early experience of academic success, instead of driving way across the county to find a home for their child — because our population is booming over here on the east side.”

Originally a 12-classroom facility, the building has been transformed into a modern, 46,000-square-foot $12 million center featuring 21 classrooms. Pre-K through first-grade students will be housed in the annex. The renovation includes sensory rooms, therapy spaces, a special education classroom, an observation room, library and a computer lab.

The cafeteria and gymnasium also have been fully renovated. Additionally, the center will feature two age-appropriate playgrounds to serve students from early learning through 1st grade.

“Some of the new programs we have in store are the science of reading, which will comply with the Alabama Literacy Act and the Alabama Numeracy Act, math skills, sounds and name recognition,” said Blackmon. “We have a technology lab where students will be allowed to participate in AI. There’s also a sensory room for our students who need that social and emotional support. We’re just thankful for the opportunities that they will be able to participate in and be exposed to at such an early age.”

Herbert Blackmon Jr., Ed.D. principal of Martha Gaskins Elementary inside the newly opened Early Learning Center Annex. (Reginald Allen, For The Birmingham Times)

“Something Great And Unique”

The renovation efforts were led by Fred Flowers of CWA Architects, the construction administrator for the project.

“The way we see it here at CWA, Birmingham City Schools is doing something great and unique. I can tell you that the neighborhood is super excited. Everyone has been seeing what’s been going on with the school and they’ve been surprised. They didn’t realize what was coming, and [Grace Tabernacle Apostolic Church] across the street, in particular, is glad to see the building.

What the church’s pastor and deacons once saw “as a blighted structure, just sitting there as an eyesore … are proud to see Birmingham City Schools turning it into something positive — not just for the community, but the whole [school] district,” Flowers said.

He added “We at CWA Architects are proud to be a part of a new venture for Birmingham City Schools with a dedicated pre-K learning center, and the fact that they are able to take one of their existing buildings — and rather than simply sell it off or having to demolish it, they are able to repurpose it.”

The [Martha Gaskins] project was first proposed in 2022 and came after members of the community recognized the need for a place for early childhood development …and because our population is booming over here on the east side, said Blackmon. “It has increased tremendously, and the need is high, so I think it’s perfect to have it here on the east side, in the Roebuck area.

Early childhood education

The playground at the Martha Gaskins Elementary Early Learning Center Annex. (Reginald Allen, For The Birmingham Times)

The original occupant of the new early learning center was North Roebuck Elementary School, which served grades 1–8 before Martha Gaskins was constructed in 2002, North Roebuck Elementary fed into L.M. Smith Middle School, which is still located on Mile Road. The new early learning center will pay homage to the building’s origins by keeping some of the original North Roebuck signs.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, studies find that from birth to age 5, children are highly susceptible to environmental influence. When children attend high-quality early care and education programs, their cognitive and social-emotional development is significantly enhanced.

“We know that research says about 70 percent of the students engaged in early learning have a higher percentage of academic proficiency in reading and math. They have a higher rate of finishing high school and entering college. I find all of these to be true as an administrator,” Blackmon said. “And with the Alabama Literacy Act, which was passed in 2019, where third grade students have to pass the reading subtest in order to be promoted in the state of Alabama — half of the students that start off early in pre-K really benefit from early education and will be proficient and do well because they’ve had a strong foundation.”

He added, “I’m extremely grateful to our superintendent and our school board members who fought to make this happen, and to our parents who are excited and willing to support and make this a long-lasting blessing for our students,”

A Back-to-School Bash that Serves Families in Birmingham, Bessemer and Fairfield

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Greeks having a great time giving back to the community (Provided)

By Don Rhodes II | The Birmingham Times

What started as a passionate idea from Julius Bedford, founder of Ladder Day Movement and a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., has turned into a growing tradition of service, unity, and support for local students.

The 2nd Annual Back-to-School Bash will take place on Saturday, August 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Kloset, 5200 Valley Road Fairfield, AL, 35064. The event will feature free school supplies, haircuts, community resources, and more for students and families in the Fairfield, Bessemer and Birmingham School Districts. All begin classes August 7.

“I reached out to Shurmaine Pruitt as well as TaMarcus Pruitt, and they were gracious enough to agree to collaborate with me,” said Bedford. “The partnership was just organic, and it started about two years ago at the first one that we did, and we’ve been together ever since.”

The initiative is more than just handing out school supplies — it’s about setting students up for success on day one.

“Being a child myself that did not have school supplies going in and depending on other people, I know this is crucial,” said Bedford, originally from Memphis Tennessee and a Miles College graduate. “Every student should be day-one ready.”

Asked about expectations for this year, Bedford reflected on the broader significance of the effort. “With everything going on in the world, especially in the African-American community, it’s important we show unity,” he said. “We’re doing something for us, by us, but it’s open to everyone.”

Shurmaine Pruitt, Event and Outreach Coordinator for Alabama Greek Foundation and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., echoed the sentiment, stressing the importance of lifting others up.

“We believe in reaching back and pulling someone up,” she said. “When policies are being put in place to disenfranchise the less fortunate, it’s important we take care of our own.”

She emphasized that unity is at the heart of this effort. “We are all more powerful together,” she said. “It’s important for students to see collaboration because collaboration is how you get things accomplished. Networking is important.”

This year’s bash isn’t just a repeat of last year’s success, it’s an expansion. “All I can say is bigger and better,” Bedford said. “More supplies, more entertainment, a new location, and more community involvement. We even have raffles and certificates for free haircuts.”

Greeks and family are excited for the upcoming Back-to-School bash that serves students and families in Birmingham, Bessemer and Fairfield. (Provided)

The team has also partnered with Brown’s Barber and Beauty School to offer complimentary haircuts and hairstyles not just for students, but parents as well. “In addition to that, we have Brown’s Educational Consulting providing ACT prep courses,” said Shurmaine Pruitt. “We’re expanding this event into something truly community-based.”

Looking at the impact, the event is not only meeting material needs but also inspiring young minds through example. “When students see us working together, doing something positive, it becomes a memorable experience,” she added. “They’ll see how adults collaborate and hopefully apply that to their own futures.”

TaMarcus Pruitt, President of the Alabama Greek Foundation and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., explained the deeper mission: “The Alabama Greek Foundation is based on collaboration, community, and uniting. These are the pillars we are built on, and we always try to display unity.”

With expanding resources, deep-rooted partnerships, and a mission grounded in love and unity, the Back-to-School Bash is more than just an event it’s a movement.

Shurmaine Pruitt concluded with a powerful message about action and love: “Showing love is an action word. That’s what we’re doing putting in the work and showing love to the community.”

The Back-to-School Bash will take place Saturday, August 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Kloset in Fairfield Alabama. Free supplies, haircuts, and community resources will be available for students and families.

Remembering Malcolm Jamal Warner

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He was our brother and friend. And he grew up — along with us — right before our eyes. We lived vicariously through Emmy-nominated actor and consummate artist Malcolm Jamal Warner and his role as “Theo Huxtable” on the Cosby Show (which ran for eight seasons from 1984 – 1992).

Warner died after drowning in the waters off Costa Rica last week and man, did that feel like a crushing blow. His life, his work and his passion celebrated our culture. He was intentional and respectful from beginning to end.

When I think about his role as Theo, I remember him being relatable and likeable. Some of us didn’t grow up in a household with two successful parents as Warner’s young character did, but we respected him, admired him and cheered him along in that role.

He genuinely reached us at some point, and we felt we genuinely knew him. So much so, I’ve never heard an unkind word about him or his characters. In a profession that sparks genuine disdain for character roles, his work was beloved. And we not only cheered for Warner, and we connected.

Realistically we all know that it was his life’s work as an actor and artist, but he made us believe. And I dare say, Warner’s work made us hope — hope for more success, hope for better chances in this life. And we also watched as he evolved into more mature acting roles and other projects in the arts.

Some of us remember the laughs from the sitcom “Malcolm and Eddie,” in which he co-starred with comedian Eddie Griffin. And then there was his television show with actress Tracee Ellis Ross, “Reed Between the Lines.” And did you know he won a Grammy in 2015 for Best Traditional R & B performance for a collaborative project with Stevie Wonder? He was a celebrated spoken word artist (receiving a Grammy nomination in 2023). And Warner created a podcast – Not All Hood – to talk about the diversity of experiences within the African American community.

He was accomplished and it appears he used up nearly all, if not all, of his creative gifts bestowed upon him. Here’s to a life well lived and gift generously shared, Malcolm.  We already miss you.

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS

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The Week Zero Classic Comedy Jam is coming to Birmingham's Boutwell Auditorium in August, featuring the hilarious Bill Bellamy and hosted by the always entertaining Nephew Tommy. (Provided)

By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times

COOL WEATHER!!! ENJOY IT!

…FIND A SHADY SPOT UNDER A TREE! 

TODAY, JULY 31…

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

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

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

**THE BAND SOLSTICE, ORANGE MUDD & THE BAND HONEY at The Nick.

**LATE NIGHT THURSDAY with ALABAMA SO & SO at The Nick.

**BACK TO SCHOOL BASH FOR EDUCATORS at Avondale Brewing Co.

**DREW MORGAN at the Upstairs Comedy Series at Avondale Brewing Co.

**(FREE) BLACK SABBATH’S PARANOID at Saturn.

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

**JOSE CARR EVERY THURSDAY, 5-7 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, at 1631 4th Avenue North.

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

**EVERY THURSDAY- THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS, 7 p.m. at Platinum of Birmingham with DJ Slugga.

**ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.

**FILM at Sidewalk Film.

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1…

IT IS FRIDAY…the weekend starts…

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

**ROBIN SHAKEDOWN, MOSTLY STRANGERS, FETCH at The Nick.

**LATE NIGHT with SHOCK TEA, THE BAND HONEY, THE RUGS & BRUNCH WITH ROSIE at The Nick.

**JULES at Saturn.

**Y2K – A THROWBACK DANCE PARTY at Saturn.

**LAND AID w/BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS + THE HIP ABDUCTION at Avondale Brewing Co.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2…

**FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET, 8 – 11 a.m., Every Saturday through August 2, located at By the Tracks at Irondale City Hall -Free Honey Samples & Bee Demo. There will be fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, baked goods, honey and handcrafted items.

**SATURDAY – HEAL THE BLOCK, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 13th Street S.W. between Cotton Avenue and Tuscaloosa Avenue.  There will be food, entertainment, music, free haircuts, school supplies, health screenings, vendors, children’s corner, community resources, giveaways, job training, voter registration, mental health resources and more.

**LAWNDOG, MODENEL, OUTSIDE DOG, LUNAR PARQUE at The Nick.

**OF MONTREAL with BIJOUX CONE and SICK FUCKS at Saturn.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3…

**SINGO BINGO EVERY SUNDAY, 1 p.m. at Cahaba Brewing Company.

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

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

**LATE NIGHT at The Nick with RAMBLIN’ RICKY TATE.

**LATE NIGHT SUNDAYS at The Nick with TABULA RASA and RABBIT HOLE.

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

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

**HARBOUR with CARVER COMMODORE, ABBY HOLLIDAY at Saturn.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4…

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5…

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

**FREE ADVICE FROM VOLUNTEER LAWYERS IN BIRMINGHAM – ASK AN ATTORNEY at Homewood Library. Volunteer attorneys will be on hand 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to answer your legal, FREE. VLB assists with civil legal matters.  For more 205-250-5198 and www.vlbham.org.

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

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

**(FREE) GARY RANDY NUMAN VINYL DJ SET at Saturn.

**SUPERSTAR KARAOKE LATE NIGHT TUESDAYS at The Nick.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6…

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

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

**MOLD, HIRAETH, DOMESTICATRIZ & THE REPUBLICANTS at The Nick.

**FREE – GROCER, CAPTAIN KUDZU, & BITTER CALM at Saturn.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7…

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

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

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

**THE LAST RESPONDERS WITH FIEND WITHOUT A FACE @SKEPTIC? at The Nick.

**GLADYS IMPROV at Saturn.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8….

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

**Q DOT & JAXXXON + FRIENDS at The Nick.

**ANDREA REALLY – ZEITGEIST EP RELEASE SHOW at Saturn.

**BACK TO SCHOOL ROCK & RALLY w/ THE VELCRO PYGMIES at Avondale Brewing Co.

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

**GREG GOSSETT APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF FORTIS INSTITUTE IN BIRMINGHAM – GOSSETT was recently named the new campus president for Fortis Institute (Birmingham).  Fortis Institute is a higher education school that provides medical career training and skilled trade to students with real-world work and training experiences to enter the workforce in the healthcare, dental, welding technology, HVAC-R and other field. Welcome Greg Gossett!

LOOKING AHEAD AND PLANNING SOMETHING TO DO…

FOR LOVERS OF ENTERTAINMENT…

**THE MILTONS – A STAGE PLAY BY RICO SHAY – The Miltons, a powerful new stage play is hitting the Birmingham stage this Saturday with two (2) show times – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the newly renovated Woodlawn Theatre, 5503 First Avenue North.  It is a ‘must see’ performance with some of the best around, starring: Patrick Bishop, Deirdre Gaddis, E. Josiah Kenty, CJ Steele, Raiya Goodman, Clarence Tyler, Kenji Hundley, Delores Byrd Smith, Stephanie Byrd. (If you don’t know one of them, you know more of them.) For more info, sovisionairefilms@gmail.com

FOR LOVERS OF BALLET…

There are things going on at Alabama Ballet that are important to many, especially ballet lovers… THINGS INCLUDE: *SEASON TICKETS are available now and the season included classics, featured works and a tribute to Roger VanFleteren. *INDIVIDUAL TICKETS go on sale August 11 which could include Legacy in Motion, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, at home: Mixtape, Sleeping Beauty and Unbound. *SCHOOL REGISTRATION is now open and you can register today. *FREE EVENT is August 16 – Family Day at the Ballet, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Alabama Ballet Center for Dance. *NUTCRACKET YOUTH CAST AUDITIONS registration is open for registration. LEGACY IN MOTION: CELEBRATING ROGER VANFLETEREN is a One-Night-Only Tribute in September.  For more information, go to alabamaballet.org. 

FOR MOVIE LOVERS…

AT THE SIDEWALK FILM FEST… DON’T MISS – August 18-24 – The 27th ANNUAL SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL!!

**TODAY – POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING, 2 p.m. Matinee.

**TODAY THROUGH AUGUST 7 – SORRY BABY.

**TODAY- STEEL MAGNOLIAS. 7 p.m.

**AUGUST 1-7 – CAT VIDEO FEST.

**AUGUST 1-7 -ARCHITECTON.

AT THE VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM…

**AUGUST 16 – MOVIES ON THE MOUNTAIN, Saturday with TOY STORY at Vulcan Park & Museum. 

FOR STUDENTS – BACK TO SCHOOL…

**TODAY – BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, 5- 7 p.m. at 5330 Oporto-Madrid Blvd. with free school supplies and book bags.

**SATURDAY – BACK 2 SCHOOL RALLY, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Greater Saint Thomas Community Church.

**SATURDAY – BLOCK PARTY, at Ballin Fast Gym, 4412 9th Avenue, 35224 with back packs, school supplies, bouncy house, haircuts, personal growth educators, DJ booth and food.

**SATURDAY – JACKSON’S BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, 2-4 p.m. at 507 41st Street North with Free school supplies and food.

**SATURDAY – BACK TO SCHOOL YOUTH DAY FUN DAY, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Zion City, 1104 Gene Reed Road with moonwalk, water slide, snow cones, hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and popcorn.

**AUGUST 2 – REHOBOTH CHURCH BIRMINGHAM BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, 12-4 p.m. at 2120 Center Point Parkway with backpacks, giveaways, games, financial literacy, food, movie and more.

**SATURDAY – ENSLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY, 10:30 a.m. with school supplies for all students.

**SUNDAY – TOOLS FOR SCHOOL, 2- 5 p.m. at Linn Park with games, inflatables, food trucks and more.

**SUNDAY – KENSATION’S ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL HAIR CHARITY, 8 a.m. until at 921 19th Street North, Bessemer. For boys and girls ages 13 and under, must have all hair washed, blown out and braid ready.  For more, 205-862-3424.

**TUESDAY – APPLEBEE’S BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY, 2 – 6 p.m. at Five Points Location, 2246 Bessemer Road.

**NEXT SATURDAY – CORNELL LEWIS 10th ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL RALLY, 2:30 – 6 p.m. at Helena Sports Complex, 110 Sports Complex Dr. For more, cornellewisfoundation@gmail.com.

FOR FOOD LOVERS…

NEAR AND AROUND THE SOUTHEAST … IN ALABAMA, IN LOUISIANA AND FLORIDA! PLAN!!

**AUGUST 10 – DISTRICT 6 SUMMER FARMERS MARKET, 1:30 – 3:30 pm. at Memorial Park with free ice cream, free hamburgers, hot dogs and chips, live chef demo with Chef Amanda and $5 vouchers while they last.

**SEPTEMBER 18-21 – LOUISIANA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL is in Lake Charles, LA.

**NOVEMBER 7-9 – WHISKEY, WINE & WILDLIFE is in Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, FL.

**MAY 7 -10, 2026 – ST. AUGUSTINE FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL is in St. Augustine, FL.

FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND FUN… LAUGHTER, FOOTBALL AND MUSIC…

**AUGUST 29 – WEEK ZERO CLASSIC COMEDY JAM featuring BILL BELLAMY, hosted by NEPHEW TOMMY with Special Guest MS. VEE at the Historic Boutwell Auditorium.

**AUGUST 30 – CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY vs VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY AND FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY vs UNIVERSITY of WEST ALABAMA at Legion Field.

**AUGUST 30 – BBQ FESTIVAL at Legion Field with live music and food.

**AUGUST 31 – LABOR DAY CONCERT – ONE NIGHT ONLY – A TRIBUTE TO LUTHER VANDROSS featuring JAY LAMBERT & THE BYRON THOMAS COLLECTIVE, 7 p.m. at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

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

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QADEEM HASSAN, SET TO OPEN THIS FALL RALPH’S LISTENING ROOM, BIRMINGHAM’S FIRST LISTENING BAR, WHICH WILL SHOWCASE A SOULFUL COLLISION OF COCKTAILS, SOUNDS AND ATMOSPHERE; ALABAMA NEWS CENTER, JULY 25.

Miles College Initiative Takes Step to Connect HBCU Innovation with High-Growth Industries

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The 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth expanded its national footprint with the launch of its Infrastructure iLAB focused on Public-Private Partnership (P3) Knowledge Center in New York City. (Miles College)

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The 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth expanded its national footprint with the launch of its Infrastructure iLAB focused on Public-Private Partnership (P3) Knowledge Center in New York City. This initiative builds on 2150’s commitment to fostering innovation ecosystems rooted in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by creating high-growth, sector-specific iLabs that bridge talent, research, and industry.

The P3 iLab will serve as a collaborative hub for HBCU students, faculty, industry subject matter experts, corporate leaders, and government partners to explore scalable, equity-driven solutions in infrastructure, sustainability, and inclusive economic development. The gathering featured a strategic dialogue centered on entrepreneurship and innovation, aimed at driving public-private collaboration and product commercialization.

“We’re creating a space where students and industry leaders can co-design real-world solutions,” said Erskine “Chuck” Faush, CEO at the 2150 Project. “This iLab will prepare HBCU talent to lead on the front lines of infrastructure innovation and unlock new opportunities through strategic partnerships.”

From left, Dr. Tonya Perry – Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs – Miles College; Jasmine Russell- Class of 2026 – Miles College; Dr. Erskine “Chuck” Faush – Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development/ Founder In Residence & CEO 2150 Innovation Center at Miles College. (Miles College)

The goal of the iLab model is to identify real challenges — particularly in underserved ecosystems — and convene cross-sector teams to develop actionable solutions. These efforts are designed not only to address urgent public needs but also to create entrepreneurial opportunities, allowing students and founders to build businesses directly out of the innovations sparked during these events. Students and professors will convene campus sessions over the semester and reconvene with industry professionals to present findings. Along the way, this mentor-mentee framework will.

“I enjoyed the opportunity to contribute valuable insights, fresh ideas, and diverse perspectives to help expand the iLab concept,” said Jasmine Russell, class of 2016.

“Having the opportunity to participate in 2150’s iLab with my incredibly talented Stillman student Alirea was a privilege about which we are extremely excited,” said Dr. Skyller Walkes, Stillman College. “The highlight was collaborating with other thought leaders aiming to bring innovative solutions to the forefront of a competitive global knowledge economy.”

This launch follows the successful debut of the Public Policy iLab in May in Washington, D.C., and represents the next step in a national effort to connect HBCU innovation with high-growth industries.