Tag: birmingham
Local nonprofit STAIR’s secret to improving reading skills of second graders
By Terri Robertson
bhamnow.com
When Zhoria was in second grade, like many children her age in Birmingham, she struggled with reading. When asked to read aloud,...
Wormsby: Michael Jackson documentary, ‘Leaving Neverland,’ not credible
By Hollis Wormsby
This is an opinion column
It was really difficult for me to watch “Leaving Neverland” as a person who grew up the consummate...
Drew: Safety tips to consider when buying your teens first car
By Samuetta Hill Drew
High school graduation is a mere few weeks away and many teens will be receiving a vehicle as their graduation gifts. ...
Ellis: Unaffordable insulin prices in America
By Glenn Ellis
Americans spend more on prescription drugs - average costs are about $1,200 per person per year - than anyone else in the...
Word on The Street
Compiled by Erica Wright
With Women’s History Month coming to an end we asked Birmingham-area residents, name a woman in history you would like to...
People, Places and Things
By Gwen DeRu
APRIL SHOWERS AND MAY FLOWERS!!
TODAY
THE WOMEN GATHER, 6-8 p.m. at the BCRI.
THE WOOKS and STEEL CITY JUG SLAMMERS at The Nick.
COMEDIAN STEVE...
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan apologizes for outburst in House chamber
By Kim Chandler
Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A state lawmaker apologized for an outburst on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives in...
Communication, prayer, faithfulness
By Anita Debro
Special to the Birmingham Times
“You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like...
Woodfin administration delivers six-month update on ‘The Big Picture’
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
First of three parts
In October 2018, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin released his strategic plan which focuses on six goals...
Birmingham students get seat at political roundtable in D.C.
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Two Birmingham High School students now have a seat at the political roundtable.
Kamil Goodman, a junior at A.H. Parker High...
