Tag: local
Birmingham Ed Foundation officials excited about new school year
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Back-to-school time often is filled with a fresh outlook and determination for success—not just for students and parents, either. School...
Parole denied for Birmingham church bomber
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
A diverse group of Alabama residents from neighborhood activists to law enforcement officials, applauded a parole board’s decision Wednesday against...
Edwards Chevrolet Celebrates 100 Years in Birmingham
By Ashley Rogers
Birmingham Business Alliance
On Aug. 5, Edwards Chevrolet automotive company will celebrate its 100th year as a pillar in the downtown Birmingham community.
Through...
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...
