Tag: birmingham
‘Desecration’ of Bishop Calvin Woods Landmark Condemned by City Council, Civil...
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
In a resolution presented to the Birmingham City Council on Tuesday, Councilor Steven Hoyt said the city should “reinforce” its...
Mayoral Election 2021: Birmingham Times, other local media hosting debate
By The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham Times is partnering with other news organizations to host a virtual Birmingham mayoral debate on Aug. 17.
The debate will...
Birmingham settles nuisance suit against apartment owner
By The Associated Press
Birmingham city officials have settled a lawsuit they filed in June against an apartment complex, accusing the owner of maintaining a public...
Songwriter Alvin Garrett credits business success to help provided by Regions...
By Doug Segrest
doingmoretoday.com
Grammy-nominated songwriter Alvin Garrett’s latest release is called “Flowers,” a smooth R&B number that’s a tribute to those who helped him along the way.
Garrett is...
Birmingham area leaders participate in prestigious Harvard Business School program
By Alabama NewsCenter Staff
This year’s Harvard University Young American Leaders Program (YALP) included 10 leaders from the Birmingham area who joined others in learning more about...
Civil Rights Marker Damaged in Birmingham, Here’s Response From BCRI
bcri.org
An Alabama state historical marker named for Bishop Calvin Wallace Woods, Sr., one of Birmingham's greatest civil rights leaders, was intentionally damaged by an...
Birmingham Youth Swim Team Makes a Big Splash at State Championship
birminghamal.gov
The City of Birmingham Parks and Rec swim team, known as the "Piranhas'', recently team finished second out of 15 teams in the Alabama...
10 percent of Birmingham Public Works employees test positive for COVID-19
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said Tuesday that 10 percent of Public Works employees have tested positive for COVID-19, which has...
TikTok Contest Encourages Vaccinations for Birmingham Students
alabamapublichealth.gov
To encourage more vaccinations among students Parker and various Birmingham City Schools have partnered with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to participate...
Birmingham’s Police Accountability Board to Hold First Meeting Aug. 31
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham’s Civilian Review Board, a five-member panel that aims to improve trust and accountability between Birmingham Police Department and residents,...
