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Birmingham City Council approves $455M budget, largest in city's history
Alabama's largest city has marked a new milestone with the passage of the largest operating budget ever proposed in the Magic City....
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Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Birmingham's innovative plan for local food ecosystems earns honor from Bloomberg
Last week, Birmingham became one of 50 Champion Cities to qualify as a finalist in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, a global innovation...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
From Silicon Valley to Bronze Valley: New startup brings jobs, increased tax revenue for Alabama
Landing, the company behind the first membership for flexible apartment living, announced a new partnership with the State of Alabama,...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Birmingham mayor proposes historic $455M budget, COVID bonuses for employees
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin made history earlier this month when his office presented a $455-million budget proposal to the city...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
Birmingham announces $8 million in scholarships, educational support for local students
From left: Scott Adams, Executive Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Strategy and Innovation at Protective Life; Dr. Mark...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Birmingham Housing Authority announces $6M grant, safety upgrades
A new grant totaling $6 million will allow the Housing Authority of Birmingham District (HABD) to make significant safety and quality of...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Birmingham mayor forms Civilian Review Board for public trust, police accountability
Last Monday, the City of Birmingham announced the formation of its first ever Civilian Review Board. In a televised press conference,...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Newly trained HVAC professionals graduate from Alabama Power, Bevill State program
After 11 weeks and 295 hours of instruction, a group of eight from across Alabama have graduated from Bevill State's latest cohort of the...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Alabama mayor paves way for marijuana reform, pardons 15,000 offenders
In a move timed to coincide with 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty), an April 20th "holiday" celebrating all forms of cannabis, Birmingham...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
CDC director releases statement declaring racism a 'public health threat'
As Americans collectively grapple with issues of race and attempt to recover from COVID-19 trauma, the Centers for Disease Control has...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Alabama Possible to host virtual financial aid seminars for students and families
Alabama Possible, formerly known as the Alabama Poverty Project, is launching its latest effort to ensure students in the Yellowhammer...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
Alabama Possible creates new opportunities for post-secondary education
Earlier this week, Our360 News sat down with Chandra C. Scott, executive director of @Alabama Possible, to discuss the upcoming Alabama...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Alabama CAN to host virtual conference to increase college access
The Alabama College Attainment Network (Alabama CAN) is hosting a virtual conference focused on the transition from high school to and...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Former Mayor of Birmingham, William Bell, seeks to regain City Hall
The City of Birmingham has yet another contender in its upcoming mayoral race. And the latest politician to vie for the top spot in City...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Removal of public Confederate symbols increased in 2020, SPLC reports
The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released a report last week updating its 2020 year-end Whose Heritage? report...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Congresswoman Terri Sewell could become next Black woman in U.S. Senate
(Screenshot from Cross Connection on MSNBC) In an Saturday interview that touched on COVID-19 relief, minimum wage, and upcoming stimulus...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Amazon pushes back against Alabama workers who want union
In a controversial move, retail giant Amazon is attempting to require in-person voting — despite COVID-19 exposure concerns — for...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin seeks 2nd term, White House partnership
Randall Woodfin announces plans to run for re-election and work with White House allies in Biden administration on behalf or Birmingham.
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Jefferson County concealed carry permit holders targeted in scam
A new scam targeting concealed carry permit holders has emerged in northern Alabama. Jefferson County Sheriff Joni Money has issued a...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Alabama Futures Fund lures New York based healthcare startup to Birmingham
For years, the southeastern United States has played second fiddle, or worse, to hot spots like Silicon Valley when it comes to...
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