Tag: birmingham
Harvest Market’s ‘critical’ role in Eastern Birmingham
By Je’Don Holloway Talley
For the Birmingham Times
Local grocer Jeff Gentry uses one word when asked the importance of providing healthy food options: “Critical.”
Gentry is...
Mayor Woodfin strongly opposes concrete facility’s planned move to 5 Points...
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced on Tuesday that he is opposed to a concrete company relocating to Five Points West...
Invest in Birmingham’s small businesses
By Josh Carpenter and Tene Dolphin
For the Birmingham Times
This week, May 5–11, is National Small Business Week. All across the country, cities are celebrating...
‘Give love and positive energy to your marriage’
BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY
Special to the Birmingham Times
“You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like...
Dozens of minority-owned businesses seek ventures with Jeffco
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
About 100 small and minority business owners gathered at the Linn Henley Research Library on Monday for the Jefferson County...
29 area students get scholarships from Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Deltas
Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Sameria Harris, a John Carroll Catholic High School senior, felt like she was with family on Saturday at the Delta Life...
Jeffco Delays Plan to Issue Tickets for Misdemeanor Weed Possession
By Associated Press
Alabama's most populous county is delaying plans to decriminalize enforcement of misdemeanor marijuana cases and other minor offenses.
News outlets reported Thursday the...
Solomon Crenshaw Jr. awarded first place for Birmingham Times stories
Times staff report
Birmingham content producer Solomon Crenshaw Jr. recently won a first place award from Alabama Media Professionals for his story published in the...
Mayor Randall Woodfin: Opportunity Zones Are Useful for Neighborhood Revitalization
By Randall Woodfin
Ever since I took office, I’ve been intentional about serving the city’s 99 neighborhoods, pushing neighborhood revitalization, embracing downtown development and driving...
Ebony Malkia: Licensed Nail Tech Helps Customers and Businesses Succeed
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
What began as a hobby has become a very rewarding career for Ebony Malkia.
“When I first started, it was...