Tag: birmingham
Model and actor Randy Bowden Jr.: Ramsay grad shows how love...
By Jasmine Shaw
For the Birmingham Times
At age 29, rising model and actor Randy Bowden Jr. leads a life that illustrates profound resilience.
“Growing up in...
Interim MAX transit director on partnering with UAB
Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Frank Martin, Interim Director of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), last month spoke during a two-hour meeting held by the...
Neighborhood leaders no longer required to report on NUSA Conference
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Local community officers and leaders will not have to write a report from the upcoming Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Conference in...
Part II: Woodfin administration’s six month update on strategic plan
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Second of three parts
In October 2018, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin released his strategic plan which focuses on six goals...
10th Annual Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama this weekend
The Birmingham Times
Race legend Mario Andretti will serve as Grand Marshal for the 10th anniversary Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, held April 5-7...
Birmingham Alumnae Chapter Deltas to host community economic seminar
Times Staff Report
The Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will host a community economic seminar titled, “Financial Fortitude” on Saturday, April...
Drew: Safety tips when using Uber or Lyft
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Technology has changed the way we live our lives forever. It’s get on board now - if you are a technology immigrant...
Word on The Street
Compiled by Erica Wright
April 4 marks the 51st anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We asked Birmingham-area residents, What qualities...
Jeffco mayors sign ‘historic’ pact toward regional cooperation
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Mayors from nearly a dozen cities in Jefferson County today announced a “historic” pact to combat poaching between cities and...
“Mama” Lois Coleman, founder of Grace House, dies at 95
Times staff report
“Mama” Lois Coleman, founder of Grace House Ministries in Fairfield, passed away peacefully on March 31. She was 95.
Ms. Coleman started Grace...
