Tag: Birmingam
How Darrell O’Quinn Found Votes To Become Birmingham City Council President
By Keisa Sharpe Jefferson
The Birmingham Times
In a surprise vote on Tuesday, Darrell O’Quinn was elected by his colleagues as President of the Birmingham City...
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond Faces Spike in Homicides: ‘We’re Destroying...
By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com
This is another installment in Birmingham Times/AL.com joint series ”Beyond the Violence: what can be done to address Birmingham’s rising homicide...
The Activist: Cory Pettway, 1,000 Black Men Deep Walk
Compiled by Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham, known as a cradle of civil rights history, today still contains numerous strong voices pushing for change locally...
UPDATED — As Coldest Air of Season Moves In, City Announces...
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) will be used as warming station on later this week and early next after...
Simone’s Kitchen ATL Brings Birmingham ‘Taste of Love’
By Haley Wilson
The Birmingham Times
As a self-taught culinary artist-turned-entrepreneur, Whitney “Simone” Generette had to “bet on herself” to see change in her life—and that...
Angry Birmingham Mayor to Protesters Who Came to His House: ‘Try...
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday angrily denounced protesters who showed up at his front door the night before.
“A lot...
Turmoil at JCCEO: $2M deficit, potential layoffs, influential board member ousted
By Roy S. Johnson | rjohnson@al.com
After more than half a century of serving low-income families through critical education, health, and other much-needed services, the Jefferson...
Mobile Wellness Van Coming to Underserved Areas in Birmingham
By Adam Pope
UAB News
Live HealthSmart Alabama a program of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and powered by the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center, has...
Outgoing Steven Hoyt reflects on 16 years as Birmingham City Councilor
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Departing Birmingham City Councilor Steven Hoyt grew up in Gadsden, AL public housing raised by a mother who cared for...
