Tag: crime
Birmingham Police join housing officials to combat violence in Marks Village
By Joseph D. Bryant
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
More than two dozen Birmingham police officers converged at the Marks Village community last week, knocking...
Birmingham Mayor-Elect Randall Woodfin announces transition team, outlines priorities
By Nick Patterson
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham’s Mayor-Elect Randall Woodfin today announced a transition team spearheaded by a retired business executive and a former military leader...
Neighborhood presidents speak on violence and fear in their communities
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
(Second of Two Parts)
Like everyone else in Birmingham, the men and women who serve as presidents of the city’s 99...
Community leaders offer solutions to curb youth violence
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham neighborhood leaders aren’t just talking about problems in their communities. They’re working to provide solutions.
Neighborhood association presidents like Kevin...
Is the Birmingham Police Department doing enough to reduce violence?
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Neighborhood leaders are split over whether the Birmingham Police Department (BPD) is doing enough to help reduce crime in the...
Local lawyers give first-hand accounts why they see violence escalating in...
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
The Birmingham Times
Lawyers view the violence that permeates a community from a unique vantage point as they defend the accused, prosecute...
How Birmingham Housing plans to reduce crime at one of its...
By Joseph D. Bryant
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
The president/CEO of Birmingham’s housing authority envisions a new look for Marks Village in the Gate...
Understanding, mentors needed to curb violence in the city
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
More than 200 Birmingham residents got a chance this week to ask city, state, county and community leaders about issues...
Conflicts between mayor, city council could impact Birmingham elections in 2017
By Denise Stewart
For The Birmingham Times
If you think 2016 was filled with change and surprise, 2017 could offer much more, especially in Birmingham and...
Crime Stoppers’ Chairman gives $6K for Brighton to purchase police cars
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
After months of financial turmoil, the city of Brighton has received help with the purchase of two new police cars.
The...
