Birmingham, AL — The City of Birmingham will open a warming station to the public nightly starting Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Jan. 30 at the downtown branch of the YMCA of Greater […]
Mayor Woodfin appoints new acting chief of police
Birmingham, AL – Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has appointed Captain Scott Thurmond as Acting Birmingham Chief of Police. He replaces former Chief Patrick Smith who has resigned to focus on personal matters. “I am grateful for the […]
SWAC set to host series of football games in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL – The Southwestern Athletic Conference, known as SWAC, will host a series of football games at Birmingham’s Legion Field each season for the next three years. The Birmingham City […]
City warming station closed tonight as temps rise
Birmingham, AL – The City of Birmingham’s warming station will be closed for the evening. The overnight temperature tonight is forecast to remain in the 40s. Guests were notified last night […]
Protecting Good initiative shows neighborly love to Northside Birmingham residents
by Marie Sutton On a late October night, Wanda Holcomb found herself tossing in bed and unable to sleep. Rain was bearing down upon her Druid Hills home and her […]
Downtown bridge to restrict vehicle traffic beginning Friday
Birmingham, AL – The Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. Bridge that connects First Avenue South to First Avenue North will restrict vehicle access beginning Friday, Jan. 21. The condition of the more […]
Applications for guaranteed income for Birmingham single mothers soon to open
Birmingham, AL – Beginning Monday, Jan. 31, Birmingham single mothers can apply for guaranteed income provided by an initiative implemented by Mayor Randall L. Woodfin. Embrace Mothers is a City of […]
City warming station to open on Thursday through next Wednesday
Birmingham, AL — The City of Birmingham will open a warming station to the public on Thursday, Jan. 20 through Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the Boutwell Auditorium located at 1930 Reverend […]
City warming station to open on Sunday and Monday
Birmingham, AL — The City of Birmingham, in partnership with the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, will open a warming station to the public on Sunday, January 16 and Monday, January 17. Those needing warm shelter can come to the South […]
BOLD grants awarded to area groups improving Birmingham communities
BIRMINGHAM, AL — More than $500,000 has been awarded to area organizations to fund innovative ways to help improve Birmingham’s economic landscape. The BOLD program, which stands for Building Opportunities for Lasting […]
