Tag: local
Loveman Village families say ‘yes’ to step toward independence
By Joseph D. Bryant
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
Nearly three dozen families at Loveman Village are new participants in a five-year program designed to...
Lakeshore Foundation brings the Rio Olympics and Paralympics to Birmingham
By Carla Davis
Alabama NewsCenter
On Friday evening, Aug. 5, the Lakeshore Foundation is kicking off the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics with the Night of Champions,...
American Cancer Society Honors Outstanding Birmingham Volunteer with notable national award
Special to The Times
The American Cancer Society recognized UAB’s Dr. Mona Fouad with the American Cancer Society St. George National Award.
The St. George National...
Teresa Thorne: After 18 years as head of CAP she plans...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
After 18 years as executive director with City Action Partnership (CAP), Teresa Thorne will retire Aug. 5.
“I’m going to miss...
Sewell applauds Court’s decision Invalidating N.C.’s Voter ID Law
Special to The Times
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell released the following statement last week in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit’s...
History students take a walk through Birmingham’s past
By Charles Buchanan
UAB Magazine
At Birmingham’s First Presbyterian Church, they sat as the congregation did that day when two African-American women appeared for the holiday...
Birmingham broadcaster builds beguiling model railroad in his home
By Chad Allen
Alabama NewsCenter
It’s difficult to devote 40 years to a pursuit without going off the rails.
If you’re Roy Wood, it helps if it...
7th Annual District 1 Music & Movie Festival
Special to The Times
The 7th Annual District 1 Music & Movie Festival will be held on Friday, Aug. 5.
The festival is hosted by Birmingham...
Distracted Walking – Heads Up Students!
By Samuetta Drew
Summer for Alabama students is quickly coming to a screeching halt. Statewide, students are preparing to return back to school. This means...
God Is Looking At Your Attitude
By Tijuana J. Williams
We have all seen car tags with missing vowels, right? If you are like me, you've often driven away still unsure...
