A Canopy of Protection: Initiative Plants Trees to Shield Urban …
Dec 31, 2024 · In the face of rising temperatures and enduring environmental inequities, Cool Green Trees is reshaping Birmingham’s urban landscape one tree at a time. The initiative brings together experts and volunteers to strategically plant trees as a means to combat heat islands, improve air quality, mitigate flooding from stormwater runoff and uplift underserved communities.
Birmingham Police Chief Set to Retire, Pickett Will Be Interim Chief
Oct 24, 2024 · Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond on Thursday announced he will retire from the department effective Nov. 29. Mayor Randall Woodfin named Deputy Chief Michael Pickett to take over as interim police chief when Thurmond departs.
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Nov 26, 2024 · Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism. Standing behind a sign containing images representing the 151 homicide victims in Birmingham in 2024, Juandalynn Givan said the city deserves better as she announced she would run for mayor.
JeffCo Commission President Diagnosed With Treatable Cancer
Dec 5, 2024 · Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with a treatable form of cancer. Reading initially from a prepared statement at the end of the commission committee meeting this morning, Stephens said the cancer was discovered following a recent routine medical procedure.
Blanchard and Moore Claim Probate Judgeships, Democrats Take …
Nov 6, 2024 · In other Jefferson County races, Democrat Frederic A. Bolling appeared to be winning the Circuit Court’s Place 13, with 53.99% of the vote to Republican Douglas M. Roy Jr., with 45.90% of the vote.
Givan Announces 2025 Birmingham Mayoral Campaign
Jan 1, 2025 · Photo caption: Alabama state Rep. Juandalyn Givan, left, with Rick Jackson, formally announces her candidacy for mayor of Birmingham during a press conference in front of the 19th Street South entrance to City Hall on Jan. 1. (Photo by André Natta.) Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom ...
Birmingham Streamlines Waste Pickup Schedules, Sets Twice-a …
Dec 30, 2024 · Birmingham has streamlined its waste collection schedules to align garbage and recycling pickup dates and to provide bulk trash and brush collection in each neighborhood every other week. The new schedule goes into effect Jan. 6.
Alabama Coal Company Sued for a Home Explosion That Killed a …
May 16, 2024 · The grave of W.M. Griffice in the Oak Grove community of Jefferson County. Griffice died from injuries he suffered in a home explosion on March 8.
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Good Reasons for Journalists to Leave X – and to Stay November 21, 2024. Some journalists have fled X, tired of wading through toxic sludge, but others still see it as a medium to gather news and reach newsmakers.
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Nov 6, 2024 · Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism. Election season officially is in swing. Voters will be choosing a slate of judges, board of education members and county officials in addition to the federal races.