History Comes Full Circle for Birmingham Foot Soldier
Birmingham celebrated the distinction of having its Civil Rights District named a National Monument.
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Historic BEBCO building to be renovated
Sponsored Yet another historic Birmingham building is about to undergo renovation. A development group led by Ward Neely, of SRS Real Estate Partners, plans to renovate the BEBCO facility on Second Avenue South between 22nd and 23rd Street.
Former Auburn wide receiver, Birmingham contractor running for mayor
This former footballer and local contractor is running for mayor of Birmingham. Who is he?
Birmingham-Southern College student running for city council
Rowan Henderson, a student at Birmingham-Southern College, has thrown his hat into the ring as a candidate for Birmingham’s city council. Check out his interview below:
Birmingham Mayor William Bell announces Operation Eagle
Finding news to report on in Birmingham can be depressing work. I generally sort news articles by “most recent” to find a lead and work from there, but that means I have to wade through dozens of reports of people’s…
Lonnie Malone has declared his intent to run for Birmingham City Council District 7
Tonight Lonnie Malone is up to bat, with a City Council candidate interview for Bham Now. Malone is a resident of Oxmoor Valley, and he’s running for District 7. Let’s get to know him!
Chapter 01 – Birmingham Museum of Art’s Third Space, April 18th
Sponsored Looking for a cool activity that’s educational, full of culture and fun for the whole family? Check your calendar for Tuesday, April 18th for Chapter 01 at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
National politics got you up or down? Change starts locally, Birmingham.
Stephen L. Murphy has declared his intent to run for Birmingham City Council in District 2. Why should you care?
Birmingham celebrates return of UAB football and it was no April Fools
UAB head football coach Bill Clark stepped off the team bus outside Legion Field on Saturday, April 1st, surveyed the celebration taking place before him, and immediately was thankful to be wearing shades. Not because of the brightness of the…
Birmingham, Alabama mayoral candidate interview: Philemon Hill
Are you ready to get acquainted with another Birmingham mayoral candidate? This is the third one in my series, and it features Philemon Hill. Let’s get to know him, Birmingham.
Rotaract Club of Birmingham to hold annual fundraiser April 1
The motto of the Rotaract Club of Birmingham is, “Learn, socialize, serve.” And after another year of learning and serving, the organization of young professionals is ready to socialize at its annual Foundation Ball fundraiser. The black-tie gala will take…
Let’s talk to Birmingham City Council candidate Jordan Thompson
In addition to electing a mayor this summer, we’re also electing a city council, too, Birmingham. I say we start talking to (and writing about) them now. The sooner we start a public conversation with potential candidates, the more we can…
Magic City Connector to provide transportation to Birmingham cultural and entertainment sites
From a press release by Ronda Robinson, Director of Communications for the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Birmingham, AL – Imagine going to a restaurant on Birmingham’s Southside then heading downtown for a concert on the same night without…
Birmingham, Alabama mayoral candidate interview: Randall Woodfin
It’s time for another Birmingham mayoral candidate interview. This is the second one in my series, and it features Randall Woodfin. My last one featured Randy Davis. Although the Jefferson County Election Commission has until June 23 to officially call…
IndyCar roars into Birmingham with former champions in preparation for April race
Sponsored Verizon IndyCar Series driver Simon Pagenaud looks at the race track at Birmingham’s Barber Motorsports Park, with its numerous sweeping turns and occasional fast straightaways, and is reminded of the motorcycle course near his hometown in France.