https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comSat, 07 Mar 2026 05:37:00 +0100 CHICAGO — From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large Friday at a celebration honoring the late civil rights leader.
Rev. Jesse Jackson (File photo)
The public tribute — with appearances by Grammy-winning gospel singers and Jennifer Hudson — felt at times like a church service and oth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/former-presidents-remember-the-late-rev-jesse-jackson-during-final-public-tribute/Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/former-presidents-remember-the-late-rev-jesse-jackson-during-final-public-tribute/ UAB Hospital, the flagship hospital of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, is now the fifth-largest hospital in the nation, up three spots from 2025, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. UAB Hospital has 1,400 hospital beds.
“When UAB’s capacity expands in any area of our mission, so does the positive impact we have on improving and saving lives,” said UAB President Ray Watts. “Earning a place among the nation’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-hospital-now-fifth-largest-in-the-nation-in-2025-cared-for-a-record-929021-unique-patients/Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-hospital-now-fifth-largest-in-the-nation-in-2025-cared-for-a-record-929021-unique-patients/ Bernard LaFayette, III, said his father died Thursday morning of a heart attack. He was 85.
On March 7, 1965, the beating of future congressman John Lewis and voting rights marchers on Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge led the evening news, shoc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bernard-lafayette-selma-voting-rights-organizer-one-of-the-founders-of-the-sncc-dies-at-85/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bernard-lafayette-selma-voting-rights-organizer-one-of-the-founders-of-the-sncc-dies-at-85/ Dorothy Lipscomb moved into her renovated one-bedroom unit at Cooper Green Homes late last month and the first word that came to mind was “peace.”
“I absolutely love my new home. It feels so good — brand new, smelling fresh, and looking good,” Lipscomb said. “It’s the perfect size for me, and with all the new upgrades I feel a sense of peace.”
Stepping inside one of the newly renovated apartments at Cooper Green]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-marks-milestone-in-30m-renovation-at-cooper-green-homes/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-marks-milestone-in-30m-renovation-at-cooper-green-homes/ For Women’s History Month, The Birmingham Times highlights some of the most watched Black women anchors in our area. These women have dedicated their life’s work to sharing other people’s stories. Now, it’s time to share their stories.
When she has a brief break between broadcasts, Sarah Verser loves to gaze out the window of the WBRC headquarters. Verser’s station, located atop Red Mountain, offers a captivating v]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sarah-verser-wbrc-fox-6-people-trust-local-journalists-because-were-in-the-community/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sarah-verser-wbrc-fox-6-people-trust-local-journalists-because-were-in-the-community/ For Women’s History Month, The Birmingham Times highlights some of the most watched Black women anchors in our area. These women have dedicated their life’s work to sharing other people’s stories. Now, it’s time to share their stories.
Carla Wade, an evening news anchor at WVTM NBC 13, also served as president of the Birmingham Association of Black Journalists (BABJ), the local chapter of the National Association of Blac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/carla-wade-wvtm-nbc-13-if-you-wanted-to-anchor-you-had-to-stand-in-line-you-had-to-prove-yourself/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/carla-wade-wvtm-nbc-13-if-you-wanted-to-anchor-you-had-to-stand-in-line-you-had-to-prove-yourself/ The City of Birmingham will host a free screening and panel discussion of the Academy Award–nominated documentary The Alabama Solution on Tuesday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the historic Carver Theatre in downtown Birmingham.
The Alabama Solution examines conditions inside Alabama’s prison system and has sparked important conversations about criminal justice and reform. The film, co-directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, chronicles l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-of-birmingham-to-host-screening-panel-discussion-of-academy-awardnominated-filmthe-alabama-solution/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-of-birmingham-to-host-screening-panel-discussion-of-academy-awardnominated-filmthe-alabama-solution/ According to surveys by the Pew Research Center, the share of Americans who trust in information from local news organizations surpasses the number of those who trust national news sources. This highlights the growing importance of local news media and underscores the pivotal role of local TV news anchors.
For Women’s History Month, The Birmingham Times highlights some of the most watched Black women anchors in our area. These women have]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/women-to-watch-celebrating-black-women-tv-anchors-in-the-birmingham-market/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/women-to-watch-celebrating-black-women-tv-anchors-in-the-birmingham-market/ Muriel Bailey knew she wanted to be a broadcast journalist before she fully understood the career.
“Growing up, every morning, getting ready for school my mom would have the news on and there was a Black woman who was a morning anchor,” said the New Orleans, Louisiana, native who currently serves as an evening anchor for WBMA ABC 33/40. “One day [that morning anchor] came to our school, and I was sitting there thinking, &lsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/muriel-bailey-wbma-abc-3340-you-can-be-a-voice-for-people/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/muriel-bailey-wbma-abc-3340-you-can-be-a-voice-for-people/ It’s a winter Wednesday morning, and Sherri Jackson is sipping hot mocha at Alicia’s Coffee in Birmingham’s Civil Rights district. In a few hours she’ll head to WIAT CBS 42, where she serves as an evening anchor, telling the stories of Birmingham’s communities. But first she shared a story of her own, a story that began at 16th Street Baptist Church, just a few blocks from where she now sits.
“When I came dow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sherri-jackson-wiat-cbs-42-we-can-affect-change-by-telling-peoples-stories/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sherri-jackson-wiat-cbs-42-we-can-affect-change-by-telling-peoples-stories/ HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!!
“CELEBRATE THE SHEROS IN YOUR LIFE!!!”
 TODAY, MARCH 5…
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!
**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
**SANDERS BOLHKE at Saturn.
**MILLENIUM GREY at The Nick.
**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd, with Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. FREE. There is a weekly Cash Prize hosted by Lo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/people-places-amp-things/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/people-places-amp-things/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/this-honor-grounded-in-rigorous-hospital-quality-metrics-the-expertise-of-medical-professionals-and-the-voices-of-our-patients-underscores-the-strength-of-our-care/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/this-honor-grounded-in-rigorous-hospital-quality-metrics-the-expertise-of-medical-professionals-and-the-voices-of-our-patients-underscores-the-strength-of-our-care/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/february-262026/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/february-262026/ The future of the Birmingham-Southern College campus looks much clearer after a new deal with a government agency.
The United States Coast Guard will take over the vacant BSC campus to establish a new training center, officials announced on Wednesday.
U.S. Homeland Security has agreed to purchase the 192-acre campus to be used as a training facility for 1,200 recruits and 400 staff members. The announcement came from the office of Sen. Katie Britt, chair of the Homeland Secu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/us-coast-guard-to-acquire-vacant-birmingham-southern-college-campus/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/us-coast-guard-to-acquire-vacant-birmingham-southern-college-campus/ The Birmingham City Council has voted to pause development of new large-scale data centers, as city leaders work to draft regulations.
On Tuesday, March 3, the Council unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on applications for new or expanding hyperscale data centers.
City leaders stressed that the moratorium is not a ban, but that the suspension gives the city time to review zoning and land-use policies, assess infrastructure and utility demand]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-city-council-imposes-temporary-freeze-on-data-centers/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-city-council-imposes-temporary-freeze-on-data-centers/ Selma Cinema Festival has announced its Official Film Selection for the 2026 edition that will feature narrative films and documentaries from established and emerging filmmakers across five categories.
The four-day celebration of film and community will take place March 26–29 in Selma, Alabama, and offer free screenings and events, inviting audiences to gather in a city long recognized as a catalyst for change.
Founded by civil rights leader Jo Ann Bland]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/selma-cinema-festival-unveils-feature-films-for-march-26-29-showings/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/selma-cinema-festival-unveils-feature-films-for-march-26-29-showings/ Live: Gardendale
Married: Dec. 29, 2016
Met: For Ashley and Larry Russell, love didn’t arrive with fireworks or a grand proposal. It grew quietly in the hallways of middle school, strengthened through life’s detours and heartbreaks, and blossomed into a marriage rooted in faith, friendship and intentionality.
The Birmingham natives and proud graduates of Minor High School (Class of 2008) have known each other since their s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/everything-we-would-have-spent-on-a-wedding-we-put-toward-our-house-and-building-our-life/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/everything-we-would-have-spent-on-a-wedding-we-put-toward-our-house-and-building-our-life/ BookWorks is Alabama Goodwill’s early literacy program focused on Title I schools, Head Start and communities where access to books at home is limited.
After books are donated at Alabama Goodwill stores and donation sites, they will be sorted, cleaned, labeled and prepared for distribution.
Volunteers will visit Head Start centers,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/goodwill-alabama-seeks-volunteers-to-read-sort-books-for-its-bookworks-program/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/goodwill-alabama-seeks-volunteers-to-read-sort-books-for-its-bookworks-program/ Henry Panion III, Ph.D.
Smallwood’s music has inspired generations with soaring melodies, rich harmonies and profound spiritual depth. The world-renowned songwriter and musician died Dec. 30, 2025, at age 77.
“A Richard Smallwood Tribute” wil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/henry-panion-iii-phd-to-lead-alabama-symphony-orchestra-in-a-tribute-to-richard-smallwood/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/henry-panion-iii-phd-to-lead-alabama-symphony-orchestra-in-a-tribute-to-richard-smallwood/ The historic milestone was clinched following a 51-43 victory over rival Alabama State University at the AAMU Event Center, completing a regular-season sweep and finishing conference play with a dominant 15-1 record. The win pushed Alabama A&M to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-aampm-women-win-swac-regular-season-title-in-historic-first/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-aampm-women-win-swac-regular-season-title-in-historic-first/ This strategic infrastructure improvement is designed to strengthen connectivity within the district, making it easier for residents, visitors, and businesses to navigate the area. In addition to imp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-to-convert-richard-arrington-jr-boulevard-south-to-two-way-traffic-in-five-points-south/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-to-convert-richard-arrington-jr-boulevard-south-to-two-way-traffic-in-five-points-south/ Nebius is planning to build its facility at the old Regions Operations Center off Lakeshore Parkway. The company also has plans to build a substation that will be used to provide the massive amount of power the AI factory needs in order to run.
The public hearing by Birmingham&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-ai-factory-data-center-project-vote-delayed-after-community-concerns/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-ai-factory-data-center-project-vote-delayed-after-community-concerns/ Out of more than 400 hospitals evaluated this year in the U.S., UAB was ranked No. 59.
This annual ranking, presented in collaboration with Statista Inc., a leading global data and business intelligence platform, highlights top-performing hospitals across various medica]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-hospital-on-newsweeks-list-of-the-worlds-best-hospitals-2026/Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-hospital-on-newsweeks-list-of-the-worlds-best-hospitals-2026/ As weight-loss drugs surge in popularity (and cost) across the country, many women are searching for sustainable, affordable ways to improve their health in 2026. March is Women’s History Month, and the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is encouraging women to make self-care a priority by taking advantage of its free self-care workshop series.
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., BPL will host:
Self-Care Mastermind: Community Editi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bpl-offers-free-mindful-eating-workshop-as-alternative-to-costly-weight-loss-trends/Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bpl-offers-free-mindful-eating-workshop-as-alternative-to-costly-weight-loss-trends/ Earlier this week, the Birmingham City Council approved the $168,000 purchase of the lot for the proposed project, which was expected to include restrooms, lockers and a dog park.
On Friday, a city spokesperson sent a statement to CBS 42 that reads:
“After further discussions with the property owner]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-of-birmingham-changes-plan-to-open-daytime-homeless-shelter-downtown/Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-of-birmingham-changes-plan-to-open-daytime-homeless-shelter-downtown/ As we bring Black History Month to a close here’s a look at some historic Birmingham milestones since the city’s founding.
1871—City of Birmingham founded; now the state’s most populous city, Birmingham was established at the crossing of two rail lines near one of the world’s richest mineral deposits.
1885—Birmingham Barons baseball team originally established as Birmingham Coal Barons.
1890—The Penny Savings Bank, founde]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/reflecting-on-black-history-milestones-in-birmingham-al/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/reflecting-on-black-history-milestones-in-birmingham-al/ Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill to require insurance companies to cover prostate cancer screening at no cost for men who are at high risk of the disease.The bill was sponsored by Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro, and Rep. Jeremy Gray, D-Opelika. The amendment to rename the bill was brought forth by state Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham.
Lawmakers passed the bill last week and named it after Huntsville businessman and cancer survivor David McElhaney a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-gov-ivey-signs-into-law-no-cost-prostate-cancer-screening-bill-named-for-roy-s-johnson/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-gov-ivey-signs-into-law-no-cost-prostate-cancer-screening-bill-named-for-roy-s-johnson/ Graduates of Lawson State Community College were challenged Friday to change the world, because they are equipped to do so.
“The fact that you’re sitting where you are means that you have what you need to take that next step in life,” said commencement speaker Lyn Stanfield, who leads the Global Inclusion and Diversity External Relations team at Apple Inc.
The world today is constantly changing because of the vast amount of data that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/apple-inc-exec-to-lawson-state-grads-reach-high-reach-back/Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:04:24 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/apple-inc-exec-to-lawson-state-grads-reach-high-reach-back/ The committee signed off on the designs, materials, landscaping and lighting. A separate signage plan will be presented to the Design Review Committee next year.
The most dramatic change in the current design is the addition of a glass-walled plaz]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-design-review-approves-123m-plan-bjcc-legacy-arena-renovations/Sat, 14 Dec 2019 15:07:31 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-design-review-approves-123m-plan-bjcc-legacy-arena-renovations/ On Thursday, Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Clyde Jones sentenced Lewis to 36 months of supervised probation, 400 hours of community services and ordered her to pay court fees and fines after she was convicted back in October.
Lewis will have to pay a $30,000 fine ($15,000 for each count) and serve 400 hours of com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sherry-lewis-former-water-works-board-member-sentenced-avoids-jail-time/Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:35:40 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sherry-lewis-former-water-works-board-member-sentenced-avoids-jail-time/ On Thursday, Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Clyde Jones sentenced Lewis to 36 months of supervised probation, 400 hours of community services and ordered her to pay court fees and fines after she was convicted back in October.
Lewis will have to pay a $30,000 fine ($15,000 for each count) and serve 400 hours of com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sherry-lewis-former-water-works-board-member-avoids-jail-time/Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:44:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sherry-lewis-former-water-works-board-member-avoids-jail-time/ That’s one of the many goals of the Global Forum for Freedom & Justice being discussed to help with the r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/global-human-rights-hub-discussed-for-downtown-birmingham/Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:44:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/global-human-rights-hub-discussed-for-downtown-birmingham/ Norton’s works had raised the ire of many because they depicted a time that had long passed. “Old South&rd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-countys-bicentennial-fueling-growth-as-states-economic-engine/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:24:40 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-countys-bicentennial-fueling-growth-as-states-economic-engine/ “After Mary White got sick and got to where she couldn’t read it, she asked me if I would take it,” said Q]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-history-of-birminghams-141-year-old-broad-st-missionary-church/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:59:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-history-of-birminghams-141-year-old-broad-st-missionary-church/ The Birmingham Times
The World Games 2021 is much-anticipated by many Birmingham-area residents but none more than Kathy Boswell, who was appointed in November as vice president of community engagement for the international multisport event.
In her role, Boswell, a native of Birmingham’s Mason City, will provide communication and outreach in the community, cultivate tourism and cultural initiatives, and oversee the Live Healthy, Play Global educational program and the Wor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kathy-boswell-ready-for-the-world-games-2021/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:59:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kathy-boswell-ready-for-the-world-games-2021/ Norton’s works had raised the ire of many because they depicted a time that had long passed. “Old South&rdq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-countys-200th-fueling-growth-as-states-economic-engine/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:59:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-countys-200th-fueling-growth-as-states-economic-engine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/holiday-magic-in-the-city/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:59:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/holiday-magic-in-the-city/ “I can’t remember exactly when it was, but I bought an old book at a bookstore somewhere downtown Birmingham,” the Gardendale resident recalled. “I bought a book for a dollar, and it had a postcard. I found that, and it got me started.”
That card—depicting a rainy day in do]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/gardendale-resident-amasses-40000-postcards-of-birmingham-jeffco/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:59:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/gardendale-resident-amasses-40000-postcards-of-birmingham-jeffco/ -The Declaration of Independence-
Ask anyone what the one topic that seems to be on the lips of all the Democratic Presidential Candidates, and they will answer: Healthcare for All.
But few of us have really stopped to think about who “All” is referri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-healthcare-for-all-really/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:59:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-healthcare-for-all-really/ Many of these drivers will opt to rent a vehicle for their holiday trip versus using their own personal vehicle for a variety of rea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-car-rental-safety-tips/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:59:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-car-rental-safety-tips/ Last week, Jones joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues to announce a compromise deal to permanently fund HBCUs and MSIs as well as take a first important step to simplify the Free Appli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/doug-jones-gets-final-passage-of-bill-to-renew-funding-hbcus/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:59:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/doug-jones-gets-final-passage-of-bill-to-renew-funding-hbcus/ The expansion is expected to have an economic impact of $5.2 million.
The Canadian-based company, which currently employs 190, plans to build a 284,000-square-foot facility at 300 Fleming Road ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/canadian-based-co-to-invest-nearly-30m-create-50-jobs-in-jeffco/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:59:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/canadian-based-co-to-invest-nearly-30m-create-50-jobs-in-jeffco/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-timeline-of-jefferson-county-in-pictures-1819-2019/Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:59:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-timeline-of-jefferson-county-in-pictures-1819-2019/ Live: Warrior 
Married: October 12, 2013
Met:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/prayer-positive-role-models-self-reflection-keep-marriage-on-track/Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:55:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/prayer-positive-role-models-self-reflection-keep-marriage-on-track/ “We are always looking for people to engage with the police department in communications,” said Mayor Randall Woodfin. “Everyone doesn’t want to necessarily call 911 . . . [so residents] can download this app and share information with police. We think t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/first-ever-mobile-app-on-the-way-for-birmingham-police/Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:55:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/first-ever-mobile-app-on-the-way-for-birmingham-police/ The grant was given to the Auburn University Hunger Solutions Institute by the nonprofit ECMC Foundation. It was awarded in support of the 10-university initiative, called the Alabama Campus Coalition for Basic Needs. The coalition’s mission is to empower students to succeed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/statewide-coalition-to-end-student-hunger-in-alabama-awarded-500000-grant/Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:10:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/statewide-coalition-to-end-student-hunger-in-alabama-awarded-500000-grant/ Sewell’s Voting Rights Advancement Act, H.R. 4, would give the federal government a stronger ability to take action against states with a history of discrimination.
In a mostly party-line vote, the legislation was approved 228-187]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rep-sewells-voting-rights-bill-passes-the-house/Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:32:21 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rep-sewells-voting-rights-bill-passes-the-house/ The rapper, whose legal name was Jarad A. Higgins, was 21. Authorities have not released details about his cause of death.
He was pronoun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rapper-juice-wrld-dies-after-medical-emergency-in-chicago/Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:32:21 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rapper-juice-wrld-dies-after-medical-emergency-in-chicago/ Young ballerina Charlotte Nebres has made history this holiday season.
The 11-year-old became the first Black dancer cast in the leading role of Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.” The ballet company premiered this annual event in 1954.Charlotte, a student at the School of American Ballet in New York City, is one of two dancers alternating the role of Marie. Two other young performers ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/11-year-old-becomes-first-black-marie-in-new-york-city-ballets-the-nutcracker/Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:31:46 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/11-year-old-becomes-first-black-marie-in-new-york-city-ballets-the-nutcracker/ Sellers replaces DJ Mackovets, who recently resigned as CEO.
“We are delighted to welcome Nick as our new CEO,” said Jonathan Porter, chairman of the World Games 2021 board of directors. “He is a highly-respected executive with demonstrated success in strategic leadership, operations and implementation. He is well-positio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-powers-nick-sellers-is-new-ceo-of-world-games-2021/Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:03:46 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-powers-nick-sellers-is-new-ceo-of-world-games-2021/ The seasoned strategists represented just 10 percent of the total coaching hires, comprising a small, black fraternity of leaders at the highest levels of college football. Every hire crushes stereotypes while creating a coaching pipeline for black coaches to the NFL.
On the f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-year-for-black-football-head-coaches-at-major-schools/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:55:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-year-for-black-football-head-coaches-at-major-schools/ Those were the words spoken by a welcoming uncle to his curious young nephew. The nephew wanted to know why the uncle always invited so many people, from all walks of life, to Thanksgiving dinner.
“One year, I asked him, ‘How am I related to everybody here?’” the nephew recalled. “They were a racially diverse group, an ethnically diverse group, a socially diverse group, and a geographically diverse group.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-clara-green-on-banks-diversity-and-inclusion-journey/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:55:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-clara-green-on-banks-diversity-and-inclusion-journey/ To have this experience you don’t have to fly to New York City and visit Central Park or even drive to Centennial Oly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/railroad-park-brings-wonders-of-winter-adventures-to-brrrmingham/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:55:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/railroad-park-brings-wonders-of-winter-adventures-to-brrrmingham/ For the Wrecking Crew Model Railroad Club—a group of train enthusiasts that not only design and build the trains but also set up the exhibit and visit once everything is up and running—the annual exhibit is a year-round labor of love.
Magic of Model Trains began on November 23]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-men-who-handcraft-mcwanes-model-train-exhibit/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:55:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-men-who-handcraft-mcwanes-model-train-exhibit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/faith-in-god-birmingham-woman-celebrates-her-110th/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:55:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/faith-in-god-birmingham-woman-celebrates-her-110th/ “[It’s about] expanding the notion of beauty to include balance, belief, living well, and aging beautifully,” she said. “I want women to feel good about]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-mia-cowan-finding-a-beautiful-approach-to-health/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:55:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-mia-cowan-finding-a-beautiful-approach-to-health/ As a teen, I lacked the coping skills to process my grief. Many people advised me to “just get over it.” However, this was not practical. Nevertheless, I continued my dail]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/crystal-mullen-johnson-what-everyone-should-understand-about-grief/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:55:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/crystal-mullen-johnson-what-everyone-should-understand-about-grief/ Birmingham On-Demand powered by Via will serve riders Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will operate in marked Mercedes Metris vans. The program will also provide accessible vehicles for riders with disabilities and will hire local driver-partners.
The 6.7-mile service area for the pilot includes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-launches-new-on-demand-shared-ride-service/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:55:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-launches-new-on-demand-shared-ride-service/ In the center of the room is the “star train,” an 18-foot-long train that winds through a miniature 1950s Alabama town complete with handcrafted lakes, marshes, a drive-in theater, a gas station, and grocery, clothing, and shoe stores.
Magic of Model Trai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/all-aboard-mcwane-centers-annual-holiday-train-tradition/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:55:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/all-aboard-mcwane-centers-annual-holiday-train-tradition/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-a-call-to-action-to-protect-food-stamps/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:21:28 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-a-call-to-action-to-protect-food-stamps/ Even though this slight deviation is not particularly focused primarily on holiday safety there remains some correlations as it relates to these safety recommendations this wee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-stay-woke-be-alert-and-be-aware/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:21:28 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-stay-woke-be-alert-and-be-aware/ Live: Collegeville
Married: O]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/keep-dating-it-keeps-the-ministry-of-your-marriage-growing/Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:40:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/keep-dating-it-keeps-the-ministry-of-your-marriage-growing/ The mayor presented his “The Big Picture: Looking Back, Shaping Tomorrow” at Haven in downtown Birmingham. 
During his update, the mayor touched on neighborhood revitalization, education and workforce development in the city, and his administration’s comm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/halfway-through-term-mayor-woodfin-updates-the-big-picture/Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:40:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/halfway-through-term-mayor-woodfin-updates-the-big-picture/ The official requested anonymity to speak about Harris’ plans.
Her decision to exit the race comes after months of trying to recreate the momentum from her January campaign launch, which drew 20,000 people in her home state of California.
Harris was once considered a front-runner in the crowded D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ap-source-harris-to-end-democratic-presidential-campaign/Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:58:48 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ap-source-harris-to-end-democratic-presidential-campaign/ Regarded as a titan in the black Press, Reeves was widely respected in Miami for using his power and influence to advance the agenda of the city’s black community. After expe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/garth-c-reeves-sr-retired-miami-times-publisher-and-black-press-pioneer-dies/Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:34:49 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/garth-c-reeves-sr-retired-miami-times-publisher-and-black-press-pioneer-dies/ “Today, on the second official Rosa Pa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-unveils-statue-of-civil-rights-icon-rosa-parks/Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:44:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-unveils-statue-of-civil-rights-icon-rosa-parks/ “We know frying turkeys for Thanksgiving is popular in the South,” said Tony Petelos, Jefferson County CEO and County Manager. “However, the cooking oil and grease that is used in the process can be seriously damaging to household pipes and the sewer system. We offer a household grease recycling system that is free, simple and easy to use.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-offers-22-locations-to-dispose-of-turkey-frying-oil/Fri, 29 Nov 2019 07:06:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-offers-22-locations-to-dispose-of-turkey-frying-oil/ On Monday, Woodfin, elected in 2017, announced the Pardons for Progress initiative which provides an opportunity for individuals to apply for relief from the marijuana conviction to remove a potential barrier for employment. 
Pardons for Progress will allow individuals previously c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/why-year-3-may-be-mayor-woodfins-most-challenging/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 05:13:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/why-year-3-may-be-mayor-woodfins-most-challenging/ On Monday, Woodfin, elected in 2017, announced the Pardons for Progress initiative which provides an opportunity for individuals to apply for relief from the marijuana conviction to remove a potential barrier for employment. 
Pardons for Progress will allow individuals previously c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/why-year-3-may-be-mayor-woodfins-most-challenging-so-far/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/why-year-3-may-be-mayor-woodfins-most-challenging-so-far/ Live: Chelsea
Married: July 14, 2012
Met: In Huntsville i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/there-are-three-people-in-your-marriage-you-your-partner-and-god/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/there-are-three-people-in-your-marriage-you-your-partner-and-god/ This neighborhood with a rich history has residents that are continuously enriching the area. Here’s more about Five Points West and what makes it unique to Birmingham.
Where is Five Points West?
Nestled between Ensley, Smithfield and West End sits Five Points West which consists of six of Birmingham&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-rich-history-of-birminghams-five-points-west/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-rich-history-of-birminghams-five-points-west/ “Finale is a luxury wine and food-tasting experience that specializes in [exposing] international and domestic wines, exploring the vast culinary skills of loca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/shatysha-billingsley-a-taste-of-birminghams-luxury-wine-business/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/shatysha-billingsley-a-taste-of-birminghams-luxury-wine-business/ Women have always been integral to hip-hop, dating to its founding. Cindy Campbell, the sister of Clive Campbell—better known as hip-hop originator DJ Kool Herc—is considered the First Lady and Mother o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-pioneering-queens-of-hip-hop/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-pioneering-queens-of-hip-hop/ Not so for Yo Mama’s, the award-winning restaurant in downtown Birmingham. Instead of throwing a party to mark their five years in business this month, the mother-daughter team behind the popular eatery, donated their time on a recent Friday night to feed guests staying at the Ronald McDonald]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-yo-mamas-became-a-downtown-dining-staple/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-yo-mamas-became-a-downtown-dining-staple/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-onset-of-diabetes-differs-for-blacks-and-whites/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-onset-of-diabetes-differs-for-blacks-and-whites/ No one has plans for the holiday of being in the hospital recovering from a near-fatal heart attack or grieving the sudden death of a loved one from a heart attack. However, according to statistics, this time of yea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-the-unwelcomed-guest-holiday-heart-syndrome/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-the-unwelcomed-guest-holiday-heart-syndrome/ Online shopping has been a fast-growing trend in our country. It offers a great way to compare prices and save money from worldwide sites with internet or mobile data connection. You don’t have to fight traffic nor circle the parking lot. You can shop in comfort and ease in your bed, at your office or even on your cell phone in all different types of weather, at a time convenient for you. Online shopping offers multiple retailers with merchandise offerings that also p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-staying-safe-while-online-shopping/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-staying-safe-while-online-shopping/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dj-gorgeous-staying-true-to-the-music-and-herself/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dj-gorgeous-staying-true-to-the-music-and-herself/ “I just always loved music,” she said. “I love the beats, the lyrics, videos, even how music can help you think back to a certain time. … I was just like, ‘I can be a DJ. I don’t want to be a singer. I don’t want to be a rapper.&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dj-dolly-bringing-an-edge-to-a-male-dominated-industry/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dj-dolly-bringing-an-edge-to-a-male-dominated-industry/ Here is a list of some upcoming events to help you celebrate the holiday, all listed alphabetically by library. Each event is free and open to the public.
 Avondale Regional Library 
Club Create – Christmas Button Tree Canvases
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Come together to create something new! We’ll tackle a new craft proje]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bpl-hosting-more-than-60-programs-citywide-during-the-holidays/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bpl-hosting-more-than-60-programs-citywide-during-the-holidays/ “I started spinning just for practice, and then slowly but surely I started DJing for sponsored events, for nonprofits, and specifically around social-justice issues. I usually [work] so]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/blk-alchemy-spinning-records-for-social-justice/Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:51:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/blk-alchemy-spinning-records-for-social-justice/ “A lot of people are looking, during Thanksgiving, for things to do that are family friendly, that are interesting and fun and healthy to combat the Thanksgiving meal,” said Camille Spratling, executive director of Railroad Park Foundation. “If you ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/combat-the-holiday-meal-in-railroad-parks-winter-adventure/Tue, 26 Nov 2019 23:06:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/combat-the-holiday-meal-in-railroad-parks-winter-adventure/ The remains were found on a county road in neighboring Macon County, Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes told The Associated Press.
“I can confirm that human remains have been found in Macon County on County Road 2 and we have good reason to believe they ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/remains-found-believed-to-be-aniah-blanchard/Tue, 26 Nov 2019 02:51:25 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/remains-found-believed-to-be-aniah-blanchard/ The Pardons for Progress initiative is designed to remove barriers to employment for individuals who have been convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession.
“It is my firm belief that many men and women who have been convicted, deserve a second chance in order to secure a job that may]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-announces-plan-to-pardon-misdemeanor-marijuana-possession/Tue, 26 Nov 2019 01:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-announces-plan-to-pardon-misdemeanor-marijuana-possession/ The Pardons for Progress initiative is designed to remove barriers to employment for individuals who have been convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession.
“It is my firm belief that many men and women who have been convicted, deserve a second chance in order to secure a job that may]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woodfin-plan-to-pardon-misdemeanor-marijuana-possession/Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:54:31 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woodfin-plan-to-pardon-misdemeanor-marijuana-possession/ Unfortunately, Miles did not have enough to upend No. 6 Lenoir-Rhyne Saturday afternoon at Moretz Stadium in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Football Championship. Despite a defense that forced four turnovers, the Golden Bears were only able to muster 125 yards of total offense and seven first downs in a 36-7 loss to the Bears, which ended the team’s 2019 campaign with a 9-3 mark.
“They did a lot o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-ends-football-season-in-division-ii-playoffs/Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:17:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-ends-football-season-in-division-ii-playoffs/ Stacy Moak, Ph.D., professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Social Work, says no one can be 100 percent safe from abduction. However, as a general rule, people need to be aware of their environment]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/being-aware-of-your-surroundings-five-helpful-tips-to-reduce-the-chances-of-abduction/Sat, 23 Nov 2019 15:32:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/being-aware-of-your-surroundings-five-helpful-tips-to-reduce-the-chances-of-abduction/ “It is an honor to serve this great school district as superintendent. I want to thank everyone for all they have done and I am looking forward to expanding the educational opportunities for our 36,000 students,” Gonsoulin said.
While other African Americans had been named interim su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/walter-gonsoulin-jr-appointed-first-black-to-lead-jefferson-county-schools/Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:13:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/walter-gonsoulin-jr-appointed-first-black-to-lead-jefferson-county-schools/ Miles College head coach Reginald Ruffin also has been named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic (SIAC) Coach of the Year for the third time, adding the award with those won in 2011 and 2015. This season, Miles became]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-begins-playoff-run-ruffin-named-siac-coach-of-the-year/Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:13:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-begins-playoff-run-ruffin-named-siac-coach-of-the-year/ between the institution, community, government, business and education
agencies to tackle significant and intractable health problems in the state. (Erica Wright, The Birmingham Times)
UAB leaders on Tuesday launched Live HealthSmart Alabama, a partnership between the institution, community, government, business and education agencies to tackle significant and intractable health problems in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-launches-live-healthsmart-alabama-designed-to-increase-wellness-statewide/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:56:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-launches-live-healthsmart-alabama-designed-to-increase-wellness-statewide/ Earlier this month (November 7), BCS Superintendent Lisa Herring updated the Birmingham City Council about the school system’s academics during a council committee meeting. She explained that BCS received]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/school-superintendent-dr-lisa-herring-i-want-to-be-clearwe-are-turning-around/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:56:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/school-superintendent-dr-lisa-herring-i-want-to-be-clearwe-are-turning-around/ “She keeps messing with me,” the child explained to Hines, who assured him that everything would be fine.
A few minutes later, as Hines walked down the hall again, the same child still was upset. She asked him to tell her what was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/principal-tikki-hines-brought-hope-and-aura-of-success-to-barrett-elementary/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:56:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/principal-tikki-hines-brought-hope-and-aura-of-success-to-barrett-elementary/ Speaking to the Birmingham Association of Black Journalists (BABJ), the chief expressed his concerns even as the police department reports that crime has dropped in several key areas. As of November 5, homicides are down 9.1 percent, assaults are down]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/police-chief-patrick-smith-homicides-are-down-but-one-category-remains-alarming/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:56:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/police-chief-patrick-smith-homicides-are-down-but-one-category-remains-alarming/ Amid this complexity, we all have an opportunity to take one imperative step to improve our health – purchase health insurance. Now is the time to seek ou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/more-alabamians-lack-health-insurance-why-its-important-to-sign-up/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:56:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/more-alabamians-lack-health-insurance-why-its-important-to-sign-up/ A majority of County Commissioners last week voted to create a UAB-led Health Care Authority to manage Cooper Green.
The 3-2 vote saw Commission President Jimmie Stephens and Commissioners Joe Knight and Steve Ammons in favor of the Autho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-commissioner-sheila-tyson-explains-vote-against-uab-led-healthcare-authority/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:56:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-commissioner-sheila-tyson-explains-vote-against-uab-led-healthcare-authority/ At age 18, JC Swoopes had a heart condition that took away his ability to play sports and nearly his life, but it led to a passion he wholeheartedly embraces.
Swoopes, now 26, is a filmmaker and gra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jc-swoopes-has-heart-and-care-for-the-homeless/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:56:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jc-swoopes-has-heart-and-care-for-the-homeless/ Parker Principal Darrell Hudson attributes the progress to several factors.
“I&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/heres-how-ah-parker-high-school-got-off-states-failing-list/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:56:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/heres-how-ah-parker-high-school-got-off-states-failing-list/ “We’re in the business of trying to create an opportunity of place, an opportunity for people and an opportunity for business,” said Ivan Holloway, exec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/freedom-walk-vision-comes-into-focus-during-urban-impact-conversation/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:56:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/freedom-walk-vision-comes-into-focus-during-urban-impact-conversation/ The 118-year-old rustic brick school in the heart of East Lake was among the worst in Birmingham. Records show that students often were ab]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/barrett-elementary-was-once-considered-a-failing-school-not-anymore/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:56:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/barrett-elementary-was-once-considered-a-failing-school-not-anymore/ I know that for some of you, it’s hard to imagine Thanksgiving without thinking about]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-beware-of-salmonella-in-turkey-as-thanksgiving-nears/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:14:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-beware-of-salmonella-in-turkey-as-thanksgiving-nears/ With Black Friday on the horizon and stores starting their 2019 sales early because of the short shopping season between Thanksgiving and Christmas, this topic is one worthy of review again because usually very smart and alert shoppers often lower their guard when searching for just the right gift or bargain, making them more careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crimes. Therefore, one can never be too careful, too prepared or too alert.Below is a suggested lis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-mall-parking-and-shopping-safety-during-the-holidays/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:14:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-mall-parking-and-shopping-safety-during-the-holidays/ There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.
Type 1, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas, an organ located in the abdomen that plays an essential role in converting food into fuel for the body, produces little or no insulin, the hormone]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brookwood-baptist-health-doctors-what-to-know-during-diabetes-awareness-month/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:14:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brookwood-baptist-health-doctors-what-to-know-during-diabetes-awareness-month/ “I realized that a lot of pro athletes, [National Football League (NFL) and National Basketball Association (NBA)], have bad credit,” she said.
Jones decided to find a way to help. In 2017, she founded Learning and Improving Financial Education (LIFE) Key Credit in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/amber-joness-brother-a-pro-athlete-had-bad-credit-like-many-how-her-company-aims-to-help/Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:14:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/amber-joness-brother-a-pro-athlete-had-bad-credit-like-many-how-her-company-aims-to-help/ On Tuesday, Alexander received 869 votes, or 53 percent to defeat challenger Ray Brooks, who received 751 votes or 46 percent in the runoff election. 
Alexander will serve through the next municipal elections in 2021.
“I am very grateful to the residents of District 7 for giving me this opportunity to continue to serve and I am so appreciative]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wardine-alexander-wins-runoff-election-to-fill-district-7-seat/Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:02:26 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wardine-alexander-wins-runoff-election-to-fill-district-7-seat/ Live: Hoover
Married: June 4, 2004
Met: Hakeem first]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/friendship-is-more-important-than-the-physical-side/Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:02:26 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/friendship-is-more-important-than-the-physical-side/ Housing, county and city officials, along with residents and others, on Friday cut the ribbon and celebrated completion of the first phase of Villas at Titusville on the former Loveman Village public housing site.
Built on the site of the 61-year-old Loveman Village, the Villas at Ti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/100-units-completed-at-villas-of-titusville-in-former-loveman-village/Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:49:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/100-units-completed-at-villas-of-titusville-in-former-loveman-village/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-captures-siac-title-headed-to-d-ii-playoffs/Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:42:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-captures-siac-title-headed-to-d-ii-playoffs/ Sheriff Mark Pettway started the program as a way to help repeat offenders. The program is designed to reduce the recidivism rate by providing education and job opportunities for individuals that are currently in the Jefferson County Jail.
“The students may be the ones graduating, but I feel like I’ve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/first-round-of-graduates-complete-renewed-for-reentry-program/Sat, 16 Nov 2019 15:15:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/first-round-of-graduates-complete-renewed-for-reentry-program/ Miles College will face Albany State on Saturday, Nov. 16 in Albany, Ga., for the SIAC championship. The kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
In the division championship game against Tus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-weekend-miles-vs-albany-state-for-siac-title/Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:48:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-weekend-miles-vs-albany-state-for-siac-title/ Today, the 115-year-old Vulcan, the largest cast-iron statue in the world, is the focal point of the V]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vulcan-stands-tall-as-symbol-of-citys-history/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:58:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vulcan-stands-tall-as-symbol-of-citys-history/ For its sixth-annual event, the group honored 13 citizens who exemplify civic pride, leadership and progress in the Birmingham metro area. Award categories included Lifetime Achievement, Newcomer, Hero, Game Changer, and Servant Leadership.
“Tonight&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-2019-vulcan-community-award-winners/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:58:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-2019-vulcan-community-award-winners/ “I felt like that was something I could kind of fit into, as a niche,” said Russell, 24, CEO of The Mix: Birmingham, a nonprofit organization that brings creatives together through events, professional development, and financial]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kenya-russell-creating-the-right-mix-for-creatives-of-color/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:58:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kenya-russell-creating-the-right-mix-for-creatives-of-color/ The transition to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health Care Authority will take place on April 1, 2020.
The 3-2 vote saw Commission President Jimmie Stephens and Commissioners Joe Knight and Steve Ammons in favor of the Authority while Commissioners Lash]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-county-approves-uab-led-healthcare-authority-to-run-cooper-green/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:58:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-county-approves-uab-led-healthcare-authority-to-run-cooper-green/ The wall is used as “a teaching tool to introduce students to the concept of iron and why it’s important. It describes what things were made from iron, how they are still used in their live]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-vulcan-park-and-museum-an-interactive-experience/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:58:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-vulcan-park-and-museum-an-interactive-experience/ Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
In the Oct. 8 special election, Alexander received 1,159 votes or 42 percent while Brooks received 844 votes or about 30 percent in the three person field. The winner needed 50.1 percent of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-city-council-runoff-election-wardine-alexander-and-ray-brooks-in-district-7/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:58:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-city-council-runoff-election-wardine-alexander-and-ray-brooks-in-district-7/ The rink and slide will be open seven days a week through January 5, only closing on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Regular hours of operation for the r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/winter-adventure-in-railroad-park-returns-nov22-features-100-ice-slide/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:05:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/winter-adventure-in-railroad-park-returns-nov22-features-100-ice-slide/ “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. Just as in the original, in “The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-hip-hop-nutcracker-a-holiday-classic-made-contemporary-at-uab-dec-10/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:05:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-hip-hop-nutcracker-a-holiday-classic-made-contemporary-at-uab-dec-10/ Reed took the oath of office after easily winning the mayoral runoff last month. He is the first black mayor of a city that was the first capital of the Confederacy and later the birthplace of the civil rights movement.
“We are assembled here because we chose destiny over division. Today, we are assembled here because we chose the future]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/steven-reed-sworn-in-an-first-black-mayor-of-montgomery-ala/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:05:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/steven-reed-sworn-in-an-first-black-mayor-of-montgomery-ala/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rev-dr-norwood-delivers-opening-sermon-at-state-bapt-convention/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:05:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rev-dr-norwood-delivers-opening-sermon-at-state-bapt-convention/ Orchestra Partners has joined forces with nationally renowned landscape architect Tom Leader to design a Parkside master plan to enhance walkability and connect the Parkside District to surrounding neighborhoods. This project includes historic preservation and mixed-use redevelopment plans for Powell Avenue Steam Plant and several historic warehouse buildings west of Railroad Park surrounding Good People Brewing.
Orchestra Partners announced the plan last week a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/master-plan-for-birminghams-parkside-district-to-connect-neighborhoods/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:05:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/master-plan-for-birminghams-parkside-district-to-connect-neighborhoods/ Freedom Walk is not just a vision for how to capture the past, it is a base to build an equitable future. Birmingham can once again inspire the rest of the world with how it develops]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/freedom-walk-a-stroll-through-the-civil-rights-district-of-the-future/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:05:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/freedom-walk-a-stroll-through-the-civil-rights-district-of-the-future/ Currently dozens of companies are offerin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-beware-of-the-ancestry-dna-tests/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:05:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-beware-of-the-ancestry-dna-tests/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-keeping-your-home-safe-during-the-holidays/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:05:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-keeping-your-home-safe-during-the-holidays/ Brown, 76, joined UAB Medicine five years ago as his “post-career” career. The Alabama Power Company retiree a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/veteran-henry-brown-reflects-on-life-of-service-activism/Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:26:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/veteran-henry-brown-reflects-on-life-of-service-activism/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.ANGELA AND WILBERT CROCHEN
Live: Center Point
Married: August 8, 1992
Met: Angela an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/speak-openly-and-honestly-and-keep-it-real/Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:31:48 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/speak-openly-and-honestly-and-keep-it-real/ The Campus of Hope, a one-stop shop for residents to achieve goals of self-sufficiency, in Marks Village has been designated a HUD Envision Center demonstration site, the first in the state of Alabama.
The celebration took place last week with U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials; Birmingham Housing Authority leaders, city officials and the Woodlawn High School Marching Colonels part of the ceremony.
According to HUD, its Envision Centers are collective efforts acros]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/states-first-envision-center-comes-to-habds-marks-village/Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:38:48 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/states-first-envision-center-comes-to-habds-marks-village/ The Boutwell Auditorium will operate from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. on both nights. The auditorium is located at 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard.
According to the National Weather Service forecast, temperatures are predicted to be below freezing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
There is a freeze warning in effect from 3 a.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/with-freeze-on-the-way-city-to-open-warming-station-at-boutwell/Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:08:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/with-freeze-on-the-way-city-to-open-warming-station-at-boutwell/ The Golden Bears on Saturday dismantled host Tuskegee, 20-6, to capture the league’s Western Division crown and set it up for a championship matchup at Albany State next week. If the title game opponent looks familiar, it’s because the Golden Rams have been the team Miles has faced in each of its five SIAC Cham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-captures-siac-west-crown-headed-to-championship-game/Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:04:08 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-captures-siac-west-crown-headed-to-championship-game/ “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” — Abraham Lincoln
I have been distressed to see the Alabama Democratic Party fighting among ourselves.  We are not the enemy.  Racism, apathy, exclusion in all forms have caused us to stray from the principles of why we are Democrats.
Through the years, the state Democratic Party has had great leaders. They were on the frontline fighting these same battles that divide us n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/time-for-the-alabama-democratic-party-to-unite/Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:49:48 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/time-for-the-alabama-democratic-party-to-unite/ Here’s what he said afterwards:
Today, with great hope and enthusiasm I humbly thank the State Democratic Executive Committee and accept the call to serve as the next Chair of Alabama’s Democratic Party.
Our state party has a storied history as a strong,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rep-chris-england-reconnect-and-rebuild-the-alabama-democratic-party/Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:49:48 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rep-chris-england-reconnect-and-rebuild-the-alabama-democratic-party/ Miles College is coming off a 17-0 victory over Kentucky State. The Golden Bears had some great performances on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Daniel Smith completed 9-of-18 passes for 122 yards with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-weekend-miles-vs-tuskegee-for-the-siac-west-title/Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:41:13 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-weekend-miles-vs-tuskegee-for-the-siac-west-title/ “The administrative side was not my calling,” she said. “I felt like I achieved what I wanted and learned a lot [in management], … but my heart was not in it. I missed being in the room and hands-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/valesa-magee-wanted-to-be-more-hands-on-now-she-is/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/valesa-magee-wanted-to-be-more-hands-on-now-she-is/ Massage allows the body to take a break from life and heal, he said: “From my point of view, massage gives people a chance to turn off their minds and address what’s going on in their bodies. The body heals itself, but a lot of times it needs assistance. That’s where massage therapy comes in.”
Asked if the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tom-tj-henderson-jr-erasing-misconceptions-about-massages/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tom-tj-henderson-jr-erasing-misconceptions-about-massages/ “The lack of touch in our society has caused an increase in violent behavior, negative attitudes, and distant relationships,” he said. “I believe touch is the healing element we all need in our lives to bring us closer as human beings. We all need love, and it’s my mission to s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-personal-touch-at-birminghams-life-touch-massage-llc/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-personal-touch-at-birminghams-life-touch-massage-llc/ Individuals often manage those fears and anxieties in one of two ways: avoidance behaviors or protective behaviors.
Avoidance behaviors may involve steering clear of certain places, such as bars, clubs, or specific neighborhoods, or limiting how often one ventures out from home, espe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/study-shows-fears-and-anxieties-factor-into-gun-ownership/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/study-shows-fears-and-anxieties-factor-into-gun-ownership/ That’s about to change.
Norwood will give the sermon at 6 p.m. during the Welcome Service on Tuesday, Nov. 12 during the 152nd Annual Session of the State Missionary Baptist Convention hel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rev-wm-norwood-still-strong-in-his-90s-will-open-state-baptist-convention/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rev-wm-norwood-still-strong-in-his-90s-will-open-state-baptist-convention/ No, she wasn’t trying the National Novel Writing Month challenge. She was angry.
“I call it ‘rage writing,’” Pink said. “I felt history was about to repeat itself.”
Girls Like Us, a young adult novel that hit bookshelves on October 29, is set in 1972 – one year before Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/randi-pinks-31-days-of-rage-writing-produced-latest-novel-girls-like-us/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/randi-pinks-31-days-of-rage-writing-produced-latest-novel-girls-like-us/ The delegation included; Carlisha Harris, sophomore, a computer information sciences major; Hailie Bozman, sophomore, computer information sciences major; Nyesha Reece, junior, management information systems major; Katara Gaymon, senior, business administration major; Katrina Jones, senior, management informa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-students-selected-for-thurgood-marshall-leadership-institute/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-students-selected-for-thurgood-marshall-leadership-institute/ “It was if God spoke it directly to my heart,” she said. “Throughout the years, I would give massages here and there, so it was always in the back of my mind to do. … I searched for massage therapy in Birmingham, came across Virginia College, … and it changed m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/latrisha-redmon-massage-therapy-is-an-essential-part-of-self-care/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/latrisha-redmon-massage-therapy-is-an-essential-part-of-self-care/ “My grandfather passed away in 2016, and at the time I was trying to figure out if I wanted to continue working as a flight attendant or pursue my passion,” said Wilson, who had spent 11 years in the skies. “I went to the funeral and stayed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jackie-wilson-once-massaged-her-aunts-knee-that-led-to-helping-others/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jackie-wilson-once-massaged-her-aunts-knee-that-led-to-helping-others/ What are some of the best ways to germ-proof your home?You cannot really germ-proof your home, but you can clean and disinfect things to improve your chances of preventing the flu.
First, cleaning surfac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-to-keep-flu-germs-from-spreading-in-your-home/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-to-keep-flu-germs-from-spreading-in-your-home/ “I was [mentoring] a young man in Bessemer, and he had a son who walked around with an oxygen [tank] because he had a handicap. … The guy mentioned that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/herbert-goodens-ministry-of-massage-therapy/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/herbert-goodens-ministry-of-massage-therapy/ As writer, Nadra Kareem Nittle, concisely sums it up, “Say the word ‘racism’” and many people might imagine someone in a white hood. However, discrimination is much more complex and comes in different types. In reality, ordinary people perpetuate racism daily.”
When thinking about racism, remember it includes:
Individual or internalized racism – It is whe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-racism-stress-and-health/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-racism-stress-and-health/ Keeping your child safe is a top responsibility and desire for parents. After being an educator for numerous years I never experienced a parent, regardless of income, race, religion or ethnic background, who didn’t want their child to be safe. Yes, I’ve encountered some whose hands-off approach to parenting was questionable, but they still wanted their child to be safe.This parental task was less complex decades ago. Your child’s whereabouts were easier to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-is-your-childs-cell-phone-safe/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-is-your-childs-cell-phone-safe/ Construction of a 200,000-square-foot distribution facility off Morgan Road in Bessemer is expected to begin in April 2020 and open by December 2021.
The total project is abou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/carvana-to-invest-45m-distribution-center-in-bessemer-create-300-jobs/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:38:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/carvana-to-invest-45m-distribution-center-in-bessemer-create-300-jobs/ Live:  Alabaster
Married: February 28, 2015
Met:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/you-have-to-listen-to-understand-not-necessarily-to-respond/Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:49:10 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/you-have-to-listen-to-understand-not-necessarily-to-respond/ Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omicron Omega Chapter recently celebrated 95 years of service in the Birmingham community at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, 1101 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive SW.
The sorority celebrated nearly a century of implementing programs of service that enhance the social, economic and educational well-being of the Birmingham community.
The group also presented awards to a number of community partners including the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-aka-chapter-celebrates-95-years-of-service-in-birmingham/Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:49:10 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-aka-chapter-celebrates-95-years-of-service-in-birmingham/ The city will provide up to $865,000 to redevelop Village Market at 7737 2nd Avenue South. 
An initial payment of $200,000 will come from the city’s “Healthy Food Fund” with the remaining $635,000 coming from future sales tax revenue over the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-takes-major-step-to-provide-healthy-food-options/Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:49:10 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-takes-major-step-to-provide-healthy-food-options/ Almost.
As David Cooks, a 15-year-old high school sophomore, got ready for school, he had a little pain in his back. But he didn’t think much of it. Exams were that day, and basketball tryouts were coming up.
Later, as he practiced shooting hoops, his performance was off. Something was going on. The pain in his back quickly grew more serious.
“Within a matter of 24 hours, I went from walking to needing a wheelchair to get aro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/being-paralyzed-as-a-teen-didnt-stop-david-cooks-from-fulfilling-his-purpose/Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:16:32 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/being-paralyzed-as-a-teen-didnt-stop-david-cooks-from-fulfilling-his-purpose/ If you –]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/senator-doug-jones-apply-to-college-for-free-this-week/Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:39:13 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/senator-doug-jones-apply-to-college-for-free-this-week/ England was elected by a majority of the State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) in Montgomery. During the meeting, Patricia Todd was elected to the position of Vice Chair.
“Today was monumental for Alabama Democrats, and I am honored to have been selected to serve as th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rep-chris-england-elected-first-black-to-lead-alabama-democrats/Sun, 03 Nov 2019 06:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rep-chris-england-elected-first-black-to-lead-alabama-democrats/ This is the first time Birmingham has been a location for the national convention.
About 4,000 black industry professionals and journalists attended this year’s convention in Miami in August, one of the largest ever.
“We’re grateful to our friends at the Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau and our community and corporat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-selected-as-site-of-2023-nabj-convention/Sat, 02 Nov 2019 16:52:32 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-selected-as-site-of-2023-nabj-convention/ He had a key six-yard touchdown catch and made the game winning two-point conversion for the Bulldogs. He put on a show, rushing for 196 yards on 39 carries scoring three touchd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-weekend-alabama-aampm-looks-to-build-on-classic-victory/Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:39:11 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-weekend-alabama-aampm-looks-to-build-on-classic-victory/ When it comes to college prep, most of the focus is on the students. But Herman Lumzy—the father of two Birmingham City School (BCS) students: a senior at A.H. Parker High School and a sixth grader at Phillips Academy—is one parent who is part of the process.
His 18-year-old daughter, Kamil Goodman, has b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/parents-gear-up-for-college-just-as-much-as-students/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/parents-gear-up-for-college-just-as-much-as-students/ That feat was achieved with the help of Alabama Possible, a nonprofit organization that works with 330 high schools across the state to equip educators and the community with the ability to acquire resources and establish relationships in support of post–high school educational pursuits.
“[The organization] taught me how to write essays; writing was a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-alabama-possible-makes-higher-education-a-reality/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-alabama-possible-makes-higher-education-a-reality/ “I just saw free ACT prep and that they were going to take students to visit some of the schools on their list, and I was, like, ‘OK, I’ve got to apply,’” remembered now-18-year-old Jolly. “[The CCF] basically guided me through the whole col]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/with-help-from-the-college-choice-foundation-ramsay-grad-now-a-yale-scholar/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/with-help-from-the-college-choice-foundation-ramsay-grad-now-a-yale-scholar/ The organization has opened doors to conferences and empowerment sessions, where he and his peers have had opportunities to learn about entrepreneurship and college prep—and develop relationships that have endured through middle school and high school.
“Let’s not]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wenonah-highs-justin-smith-found-his-passion-through-ed-foundation/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wenonah-highs-justin-smith-found-his-passion-through-ed-foundation/ Johnson, 40, said his organization does everything needed to help high school students navigate the college admissions process, including writing essays, preparing for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-education-of-jay-johnson-founder-of-college-prep-u/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-education-of-jay-johnson-founder-of-college-prep-u/ Avery, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her book, “Jumping The Train: An Extraordinary Tru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/civil-rights-icon-charles-avery-jr-continues-his-fight-for-what-is-right/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/civil-rights-icon-charles-avery-jr-continues-his-fight-for-what-is-right/ The center aims to only detain children who pose a danger to themselves or others
In the G. Ross Bell Youth Detention Center, adolescents are called “residents,” not]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/justice-reform-inside-jefferson-countys-juvenile-detention-center/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/justice-reform-inside-jefferson-countys-juvenile-detention-center/ Now she gets to do both.
Beshara is founder and director of BOOST Kids, LLC., a therapist run company based in downtown Birmingham.
Better Occupational Opportunities Start Today – or BOOST — provides children with a ‘boost’ toward independence through improved skills, learned strategies, enviro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/providing-children-with-boost-toward-independence/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/providing-children-with-boost-toward-independence/ The event begins at 9 and is scheduled until 11:30 a.m.
“It is a half day of activities for girls ages 8 through 12 and it’s really to help them learn about their bodies and the changes that are comin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/princeton-baptist-to-host-first-girl-things-talk-on-sat/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/princeton-baptist-to-host-first-girl-things-talk-on-sat/ A steady rain didn’t dampen the excitement surrounding the opening of the Birmingham Central Market on Wednesday.
The market opened at the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority central station downtown and is a partnership between the BJCTA and the City of Birmingham de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-central-market-opens-downtown-offers-healthy-options/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-central-market-opens-downtown-offers-healthy-options/ The ceremony was held at the intersection of Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N and 45th Street in the Kingston community where former mayor Arrington and Mayor Randall Woodfin unveiled the memorial.
The shooting of Carter led to multiple racially charged protests and counter-protests. Frust]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-memorial-re-dedicated-for-20-yo-bonita-carter-killed-in-1979/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-memorial-re-dedicated-for-20-yo-bonita-carter-killed-in-1979/ “Publix is proud to be a part of the new Tattersall Park development in Hoover,” said Brenda Reid, Publix Media and Community Relations Manager for the Atlanta Division. “We look forward to providing the great shopping experience and excellent customer service that Publix customers have grown to appreciat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/publix-opening-new-store-in-hoover-on-nov-6/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/publix-opening-new-store-in-hoover-on-nov-6/ Physicians at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have their sights firmly set on influenza season, however, and want to encourage everyone to get a flu shot between now and early November. Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/get-flu-shot-in-early-november-to-stay-flu-free/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:46:40 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/get-flu-shot-in-early-november-to-stay-flu-free/ This can range from urinary incontinence; bladder infection; to even increasing the risk of kidney problems.
Now, before you get carried away, please keep in mind that we are talking about issues associated with aging…in other words, it only happens if you live long enough. Sure, people can have urinary issues at any point in life, but, aga]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-urine-tests-and-antibiotics-in-the-elderly/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:46:40 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-urine-tests-and-antibiotics-in-the-elderly/ This is the final article in our bullying series. We have addressed the signs of bullying, different methods to address it with your child and how to identify if your child is the actual bully. We will conclude this important series outlining ways parents can help protect their child at school by working with school officials.First, remember not to allow your emotions to overwhelm you to the point you want to confront the bully and/or his/her parents. It’s a natural i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-steps-a-parent-should-take-if-their-child-is-being-bullied/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:46:40 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-steps-a-parent-should-take-if-their-child-is-being-bullied/ The event, hosted by the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) in partnership with TechBirmingham, connects employers with computer science and other STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) majors and was held in conjunction with the Magic City Class]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/code-the-classic-matches-hbcu-students-with-area-businesses/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:46:40 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/code-the-classic-matches-hbcu-students-with-area-businesses/ Under state law, she no longer holds her position upon her felony conviction.
Lewis was convicted by a jury in Jefferson County Circuit Court following a six-day trial, and immediately taken into custody. Spe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sherry-lewis-former-bwwb-chairwoman-convicted-of-felony-ethics-charges/Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:04:46 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sherry-lewis-former-bwwb-chairwoman-convicted-of-felony-ethics-charges/ Live: Pelham
Married: October 1, 2016
Met:  This cou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/those-that-pray-together-stay-together/Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:53:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/those-that-pray-together-stay-together/ “There is no one primary cause for Halloween-related injuries,” sai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/keeping-halloween-safe-tips-from-uab-experts/Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:53:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/keeping-halloween-safe-tips-from-uab-experts/ Comedic actor John Witherspoon, whose five decades in Hollywood included starring roles in the cult “Friday” film franchise and the popular TV series “The Wayans Bros.” and “The Boondocks,” has died. He was 77.
Witherspoon’s manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that Witherspoon died in Los Angeles. No cause of death was released.Although the Detroit native broke into the entertainment business as a stand-up comic in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/comedic-actor-john-witherspoon-of-friday-fame-dead-at-77/Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:53:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/comedic-actor-john-witherspoon-of-friday-fame-dead-at-77/ MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Alabama’s near-total abortion ban from taking effect next month and called the law — part of a wave of new abortion restrictions by conservative states — clearly unconstitutional.
U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking Alabama from enforcing the law that would make performing an abortion a felony in almost all cases. The ruling came a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/federal-judge-blocks-alabamas-strict-abortion-ban/Tue, 29 Oct 2019 22:15:28 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/federal-judge-blocks-alabamas-strict-abortion-ban/ The beauty of studying at the only HBCU school designated National Historic Site is that her college campus is also a hands-on classroom.
In August, Heard and five other Tuskegee architecture students were selected to participate in a national historic preservation program developed by the Advisory Council on Histor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/students-help-preserve-historic-tuskegee-buildings/Tue, 29 Oct 2019 07:56:14 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/students-help-preserve-historic-tuskegee-buildings/ Known as part of the ‘Exonerated Five’, Wise kicked off his national Wise Up Tour where he will visit high schools, colleges and universities and speak to students about false imprisonment and unlawful incarceration.
Wise shared his truth with hundreds in Birmingham in his role as a n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/korey-wise-kicks-off-criminal-justice-reform-tour-in-birmingham/Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:40:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/korey-wise-kicks-off-criminal-justice-reform-tour-in-birmingham/ The funeral of Kamille was held at the New Beginning Christian Ministry in Birmingham. That 700-seat church is less than 10 miles from a public housing project where Kamille was abducted Oct. 12. A fellowship hall was used to seat a large overflow crowd amid a program marked]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hundreds-mourn-kamille-cupcake-mckinney-at-funeral/Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:40:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hundreds-mourn-kamille-cupcake-mckinney-at-funeral/ DETROIT (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, one of the longest-serving members of Congress whose resolutely liberal stance on civil rights made him a political institution in Washington and back home in Detroit despite several scandals, has died. He was 90.
Conyers, among the high-profile politicians toppled by sex harassment allegations in 2017, died at his home on Sunday, said Detroit police spokesman Cpl. Dan Donakowski. The death “looks like na]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/john-conyers-longest-serving-black-congressman-dies-at-90/Mon, 28 Oct 2019 03:30:27 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/john-conyers-longest-serving-black-congressman-dies-at-90/ CBS42BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — After the death of his sister, Shaquille O’Neal will no long attend this year’s McDonald’s Magic City Classic.
In a Facebook post by the Classic, it was announced that O’Neal would not be coming to Birmingham as this year’s ambassador to the Classic, a staple of Birmingham for decades. He was selected to be ambassador back in September.
“Due to the sudden passing of Shaquille O’ Neal &ls]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/shaquille-oneal-no-longer-attending-magic-city-classic-miles-college-event-due-to-sisters-death/Sat, 26 Oct 2019 11:11:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/shaquille-oneal-no-longer-attending-magic-city-classic-miles-college-event-due-to-sisters-death/ This Classic between these two long time historically black colleges and universities will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Legion Field. The kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m.
The HBCU rivalry has been around for 78 years. This ga]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-rivalry-weekend-alabama-aampm-vs-alabama-st/Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:57:06 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-rivalry-weekend-alabama-aampm-vs-alabama-st/ Nearly a half-century later, Jackson downplays his role in history, preferring to point out the good things that came from his breaking the color barrier. He made lifelong friends in Tuscaloosa and still admires Pat Dye, the former U]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wilbur-jackson-the-man-who-broke-color-barrier-for-the-crimson-tide/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wilbur-jackson-the-man-who-broke-color-barrier-for-the-crimson-tide/ All of Us is a national program to accelerate health research and medical breakth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-looks-to-retain-participants-in-all-of-us-research-program/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-looks-to-retain-participants-in-all-of-us-research-program/ Kamille, the 3-year-old girl who was abducted in Birmingham on Oct. 12, was found inside of a dumpster at a landfill on Tuesday.
During a candlelight vigil for the little girl in downtown Birmingham, Smith said Kamille was able to accomplish something many c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/police-chief-how-kamille-cupcake-mckinney-changed-birmingham/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/police-chief-how-kamille-cupcake-mckinney-changed-birmingham/ The event focuses on minority women business owners, entrepreneurs and Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs) and steps to empower Alabama’s next generation of leaders.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/minority-women-businesses-energized-at-first-ignite-alabama/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/minority-women-businesses-energized-at-first-ignite-alabama/ The 66-year-old said Birmingham is not what it used to be, and he enjoys talking about how the city has grown.
“If you ask a person born in the 1950s about Birmingham, the first thing that comes to mind is always going to be Civil Rights,” Gunn said. “If yo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/michael-gunn-selling-birmingham-to-conventions-and-visitors/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/michael-gunn-selling-birmingham-to-conventions-and-visitors/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-all-time-magic-city-classic-team/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-all-time-magic-city-classic-team/ The reason is primarily due to that infamous “silent killer” – high blood pressure.
In addition to what I know from my own personal experience, high blood pressure is easy to overlook, and even easier to kill, or can perm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-high-blood-pressure-is-still-a-silent-killer/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-high-blood-pressure-is-still-a-silent-killer/ Since the inception of this series on bullying, we’ve spent time addressing how to recognize if your child is the victim of bullying by a student or an adult, how to approach the subject with your child along with ways to help your child combat this issue while maintaining and fostering one’s self-esteem. What we have not yet addressed is how to recognize if your child is the actual bully.Unfortunately, in each scenario of bullying there must be a bully, the one]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-how-to-identify-if-your-child-is-a-bully/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-how-to-identify-if-your-child-is-a-bully/ For Carla Youngblood, keeping a positive perspective helped her beat a deadly, triple-negative breast cancer nearly four years ago. A professional comedienne, Youngblood released her 174-page book, “Cancer Ain’t Funny! Laugh Anyway …,” on Oct. 20.
When she was diagnosed, Youngblood knew a tough road lay ahead. But she vowed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/breast-cancer-survivor-carla-youngbood-finds-joy-in-every-day-living/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/breast-cancer-survivor-carla-youngbood-finds-joy-in-every-day-living/ Grimes is one of the captains of the ASU cheer squad, and she and her team have been preparing for the Classic for weeks—practicing new stunts, perfecting pyramids, sharpening tumb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/asu-cheerleaders-no-sleep-leading-up-to-the-classic/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/asu-cheerleaders-no-sleep-leading-up-to-the-classic/ “I participated in my first [Classic] parade as a percussionist in the Lincoln Middle School band, and [at that] point I realized the magnitude of the game,” he said. &l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/asu-cheer-coach-raised-in-shadow-of-legion-field-ready-for-the-rivalry/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/asu-cheer-coach-raised-in-shadow-of-legion-field-ready-for-the-rivalry/ As one of the captains for the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) cheerleading squad, Brown will find herself in front of a crowd of about 60,000 people on Saturday, October 26, as her school takes on longtime rival Alabama State University (ASU) in the 78th Magic City Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham.
Brown won’t be nervous, though. She’ll be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/aamu-cheerleaders-going-all-out-ahead-of-the-big-game/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/aamu-cheerleaders-going-all-out-ahead-of-the-big-game/ Alexander is the AAMU cheerleading squad faculty advisor, and she is well aware that tensions are high, tempers flare, and trash talking is at peak levels during the weekend of the Magic City Classic,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/aamu-cheer-advisor-the-night-she-almost-called-police-on-cheerleaders/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:56:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/aamu-cheer-advisor-the-night-she-almost-called-police-on-cheerleaders/ The council voted 8-1 with Councilor Steven Hoyt being the no vote after raising some concerns about the project. 
The council approved spending $1.5 million towards the pre-development work and $2.5 million for construction. 
The vote came during a meeting where]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-approves-funds-to-redevelop-historic-ramsay-mccormack-building/Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:53:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-approves-funds-to-redevelop-historic-ramsay-mccormack-building/ The council voted 8-1 with Councilor Steven Hoyt being the no vote after raising some concerns about the project. 
The council approved spending $1.5 million towards the pre-development work and $2.5 million for construction. 
The vote came during a meeting where]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-approves-funds-to-redevelop-ramsay-mccormack-building/Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:35:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-approves-funds-to-redevelop-ramsay-mccormack-building/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.KEYNETHIA AND MARK GREER
Live: McCalla
Married: August 22, 2009
Met: Mark and Keynet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/as-a-couple-always-set-goals-and-live-to-impress-your-partner/Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:35:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/as-a-couple-always-set-goals-and-live-to-impress-your-partner/ The body of Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney, the three-year-old girl who was abducted in Birmingham on Oct. 12, was found inside of a dumpster at a landfill, Police Chief Patrick Smith said Tuesday night.
Smith told a news conference that the remains of McKinney were located in a trash bin that had been taken to a landfill. Police had been watching garbage deposits from a certain part of the city, he said.
Smith said police were obtaining murder warrants against two peo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/body-of-missing-3-year-old-kamille-cupcake-mckinney-found/Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/body-of-missing-3-year-old-kamille-cupcake-mckinney-found/ Authorities said 17-year-old Stanley Turner II was found in a car at Sonesta Extended Stay Suites on Greenhill Parkway around 1:46 a.m. Sunday.
It’s unclear at this time how Turner died.
Birmingham City Schools released the following statement:
“Birmingham City Schools is deeply saddened to confirm Stanley Turner, a scholar at Ramsay High School, passed away over]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ramsay-high-school-student-killed-in-shelby-county/Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:12:32 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ramsay-high-school-student-killed-in-shelby-county/ “Historically Black Colleges and Universities have paved the way for African Americans and people of other races to receive a quality education deservedly,” O’Neal said in a statement issued through the Purpose PR Firm in Birmingham.
“HBCUs have been]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/shaquille-oneal-partners-with-miles-college-for-campus-venture/Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:30:37 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/shaquille-oneal-partners-with-miles-college-for-campus-venture/ The agreement lays the foundation to implement the Birmingham Promise Initiative which will create post-secondary opportunities and apprenticeships for Birmingham City School students.
“This is a major step in our commitment to workforce development and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/deadline-nears-to-apply-for-birmingham-promise-apprenticeship-program/Sat, 19 Oct 2019 17:31:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/deadline-nears-to-apply-for-birmingham-promise-apprenticeship-program/ The district elevated to a 71 percent for the 2018-2019 academic year, which marks a letter-grade increase since the inception of the A-F Report Cards. BCS improved from a 66 percent in 2016-2017 followed by 68 percent in 2017-2018. 
“For us, a ‘C’ does not stand for ‘content,&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-city-schools-show-progress-on-state-report-cards/Sat, 19 Oct 2019 17:31:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-city-schools-show-progress-on-state-report-cards/ The Big Pitch is Presented by PNC Bank.
The finalists will pitch their business models to a panel of judges, potential investors, and a live audience. Big Pitch finalists are being paired with mentors and service providers to help them prepare a successful business mo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rev-birmingham-announces-5-finalists-for-the-big-pitch-2019/Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:56:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rev-birmingham-announces-5-finalists-for-the-big-pitch-2019/ This time running back PaDarius Martin emerged as a standout. Martin had two fourth quarter touchdowns to help Miles College grab a big win on the road. This was his first career star]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-weekend-miles-continues-to-rack-up-wins-travels-on-sat/Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:56:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-weekend-miles-continues-to-rack-up-wins-travels-on-sat/ Cummings was a formidable orator who passionately advocated for the poor in his black-majority district , which encompasses a large portion of Baltimore as well as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/powerful-democratic-congressman-elijah-cummings-has-died/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:35:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/powerful-democratic-congressman-elijah-cummings-has-died/ IGNITE! Alabama is a free empowerment event for minority and female business owners, high school seniors and students who attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
“This is an event w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ignite-alabama-to-empower-minority-women-business-leaders-on-oct-23/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 07:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ignite-alabama-to-empower-minority-women-business-leaders-on-oct-23/ What should have been one of the happiest days of Tomeka Walker’s life is what she remembers as one of the worst. It was the day her son was born and the day he died.
“It was one of the most t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tomeka-walker-began-non-profit-after-son-died-at-22-weeks/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 07:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tomeka-walker-began-non-profit-after-son-died-at-22-weeks/ “The predominant message in my art is basically black pride, black identity, and being proud]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/welcome-to-studio-2500-north-birminghams-space-for-emerging-artists/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/welcome-to-studio-2500-north-birminghams-space-for-emerging-artists/ The new affinity group, named in honor of noted Birmingham attorney J. Mason Davis, brings together African American changemakers who champion diversity and opportunity, and are striving to positively impact the community through philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy.
Here are five key things from the eve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-way-recognizes-attorney-j-mason-davis/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-way-recognizes-attorney-j-mason-davis/ The Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator will attract startups that are buil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/techstars-alabama-power-join-forces-on-energytech-accelerator/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/techstars-alabama-power-join-forces-on-energytech-accelerator/ “The stadium is not just a stadium. It’s all about supporting the [Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)], which includes convention space, a basketball arena, and a m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-new-stadium-to-level-playing-field-with-other-cities/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-new-stadium-to-level-playing-field-with-other-cities/ Wise’s visit is part of a national tour where he will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/korey-wise-of-exonerated-5-to-speak-at-16th-street-baptist-church/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/korey-wise-of-exonerated-5-to-speak-at-16th-street-baptist-church/ IGNITE! Alabama is a free empowerment event for minority and female business owners, high school seniors and students who attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
“This is an event where]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ignite-alabama-to-empower-minority-women-business-leaders-oct-23/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ignite-alabama-to-empower-minority-women-business-leaders-oct-23/ “Whether they’re here for a concert, a Broadway show, a meeting for their company, a consumer [event], or some type of function related to the BJCC, well over a million people have come t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-bjcc-brings-magic-millions-of-visitors-to-birmingham/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-bjcc-brings-magic-millions-of-visitors-to-birmingham/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/from-concerts-to-conventions-the-bjcc-welcomes-all/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/from-concerts-to-conventions-the-bjcc-welcomes-all/ What this means for us all is that we should start preparing for the cold and flu season.
Even though you can get a cold anytime of the year, they do seem to be mor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-thinking-about-getting-a-flu-shot-nows-the-time/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-thinking-about-getting-a-flu-shot-nows-the-time/ Each day 160,000 children miss school from the fear of being bullied. One in 10 children drop out of school because of being bullied. Nearly one in three parents of children 12-17 agree that bullying is more serious than other potential dangers such as domestic terrorism, car accidents, and suicide. These are alarming statistics. So, what can you do about it as a parent, if you suspect your child is being bullied, especially if they won’t talk about it?Bullying can be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-what-you-can-do-to-talk-to-your-child-about-bullying/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-what-you-can-do-to-talk-to-your-child-about-bullying/ What should have been one of the happiest days of Tomeka Walker’s life is what she remembers as one of the worst. It was the day her son was born and the day he died.
“It was one of the most t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-son-was-born-and-died-on-same-day-tomeka-walkers-began-nonprofit-in-his-honor/Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:58:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-son-was-born-and-died-on-same-day-tomeka-walkers-began-nonprofit-in-his-honor/ Live: Chelsea 
Married: September 10, 2006]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/evolve-together-and-appreciate-where-each-is-going/Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:34:43 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/evolve-together-and-appreciate-where-each-is-going/ Locations and areas in the district surround Children’s of Alabama, Cooper Green Mercy Health Services, Jefferson County Department of Health, Southern Research, University of A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-launches-non-smoking-health-district-on-southside/Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:34:43 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-launches-non-smoking-health-district-on-southside/ UPDATE, Monday, 2:17 p.m.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement about the AMBER Alert for a 3-year-old Birmingham girl, Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney:
“Late Saturday evening, an amber alert was issued for Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney, a three-year-old from Birmingham, who was reported to be abducted while outside playing with other ch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/amber-alert-expanded-for-3-year-old-missing-birmingham-girl/Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:19:41 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/amber-alert-expanded-for-3-year-old-missing-birmingham-girl/ Though redlining officially ended in 1968 with the passage of the Fair Housing Act, Birmingham photographer Celestia Mor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/photographer-explores-impact-of-redlining-bma-to-host-panel-talk-oct-15/Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:35:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/photographer-explores-impact-of-redlining-bma-to-host-panel-talk-oct-15/ Yazmin Cavale, CEO and co-founder, GLOW
Megan LaRussa Chenoweth, style director and founder, Style Yourself Chic
Stephanie Cooper, vice president of Public Relations, Alabama Power Company
Dr. Leesha M. Ellis-Cox, psychiatrist an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/womens-fund-recognizes-honorees-for-community-change-civic-leadership/Sat, 12 Oct 2019 17:33:45 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/womens-fund-recognizes-honorees-for-community-change-civic-leadership/ Glass, a 6-foot-5, 215-pound junior, is the No. 1 passe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-weekend-alabama-aampmrsquos-aqeel-glass-shattering-defensesnbsp/Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:49:24 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-weekend-alabama-aampmrsquos-aqeel-glass-shattering-defensesnbsp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sistahs-by-spirit-brendas-brown-bosom-buddies-annual-strut/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sistahs-by-spirit-brendas-brown-bosom-buddies-annual-strut/ For breast cancer survivors in Central Alabama, that’s where Forge steps in filling a crucial void]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/forge-breast-cancer-survivor-center-brings-hope/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/forge-breast-cancer-survivor-center-brings-hope/ Oncologist Katisha Vance, M.D., said the $99 will cover screening for patients who don’t have insu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/princeton-baptist-offering-99-mammograms-this-month/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/princeton-baptist-offering-99-mammograms-this-month/ “I noticed something green spilled on the front of my shirt, I didn’t think anything of it—until I tried to take it off and realized it was stuck to my nipple,” Meghan says. “My breast was leaking green fluid.”
That’s right: Meghan’s breast cancer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/signs-of-breast-cancer-not-a-lump/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/signs-of-breast-cancer-not-a-lump/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/larry-thornton-from-5-an-hour-to-americas-boardrooms/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/larry-thornton-from-5-an-hour-to-americas-boardrooms/ Al Logan, Sr. and Peggy Logan.
Historic 4th Avenue Shirts, a family business run by P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/historic-4th-avenue-shirts-part-of-birminghams-fabric/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/historic-4th-avenue-shirts-part-of-birminghams-fabric/ Over 100 motorcycles converged on Ensley Park on Saturday for the 13th annual Party With a Purpose hosted by Councilor Steven Hoyt.
This year’s event culminated in a massive display of roaring engines and bikers from local clubs as excited children cheered and watched them ride through the park. It was an amazing s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/party-with-a-purpose-draws-thousands-for-day-of-empowerment/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/party-with-a-purpose-draws-thousands-for-day-of-empowerment/ Emergency physicians at Children’s of Alabama are encouraging parents and other caregivers be sure to get their flu shots and make sure children in their care are vaccinated, too.
“There are several things parents can teach their children to reduce the likelihood of contracting the flu or a cold that has flu-r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/childrens-of-alabama-on-how-parents-can-protect-kids-from-the-flu/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/childrens-of-alabama-on-how-parents-can-protect-kids-from-the-flu/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/celebration-of-hispanic-culture-at-fiesta/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/celebration-of-hispanic-culture-at-fiesta/ I’m not going to take the time and challenge the definition of “applicant]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-black-doctors-matter/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-black-doctors-matter/ Over the past couple of weeks, the safety articles have addressed bullying. The first article began with defining the various types of bullying behavior along with each type’s characteristics. The second article addressed how and why parents should have an open conversation with their child on ways to identify bullying behavior. This conversation should include parental coaching on the topic. Also, it discussed the importance of parents becoming knowledgeable of their]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-signs-your-child-may-be-being-bullied-at-school/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-signs-your-child-may-be-being-bullied-at-school/ Probate Judge Steven Reed, 45, clasped the history-making victory to be elected the next mayor of Montgomery after defeating businessman David Woods by a decisive margin. Reed won about 67 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s mayoral runoff, according to unofficial returns.
“This election has never been]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/montgomery-elects-steven-reed-as-first-black-mayor/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:07:49 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/montgomery-elects-steven-reed-as-first-black-mayor/ Gipson’s son shared the heartbreaking news on social media Tuesday.
“My father passed today. From Gip’s place to a better place you can’t talk saying it as he always said,” Keith Gipson posted on Facebook.
As news of Gip Gipson’s death spread, people began sharing their condolences and memories of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/henry-gip-gipson-owner-of-bessemer-juke-joint-dies-at-99/Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:07:49 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/henry-gip-gipson-owner-of-bessemer-juke-joint-dies-at-99/ Live: Montgomery/Homewood 
Married: September 28, 2002]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/unconditional-love-is-the-greatest-asset-in-marriage/Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:52:21 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/unconditional-love-is-the-greatest-asset-in-marriage/ Those councilors were appointed after the elected members in those districts resigned. 
Meanwhile, Birmingham residents on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to renew the ad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woods-smitherman-win-council-races-alexander-headed-to-runoff-election/Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:40:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woods-smitherman-win-council-races-alexander-headed-to-runoff-election/ According to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election, with 94 percent of the precincts reporting, there were 13,500 votes, or 90 percent, for renewal of the property taxes and 1,400 votes, or 10 percent, against renewal.
School officials said the property tax renewal protects areas such as pre-k, technology, and job readiness]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-residents-vote-overwhelmingly-to-renew-taxes-for-city-schools/Wed, 09 Oct 2019 06:47:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-residents-vote-overwhelmingly-to-renew-taxes-for-city-schools/ That’s why it’s important for residents to vote in Tuesday’s special election to renew the ad valorem property tax that supports the Birmingham City Schools (BCS) he said during a press conference at the BCS board of education building in downtown Birmingham. 
&ldq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wenonah-hs-senior-property-tax-renewal-will-benefit-students-community/Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:12:21 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wenonah-hs-senior-property-tax-renewal-will-benefit-students-community/ Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 8; runoff elections, if needed, for candidates who do not get 50.1 percent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/here-are-candidates-for-birminghams-oct-8-city-council-election/Mon, 07 Oct 2019 17:04:43 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/here-are-candidates-for-birminghams-oct-8-city-council-election/ The historic church in downtown Birmingham was added to the African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN), a listing of sites and programs significant to the African American Civil Rights Movement, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announced this week.
The AACRN was established to honor the sacrifices made during the Civil Rights Movement, and to ensure the p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/16th-street-baptist-church-added-to-list-of-protected-sites/Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:15:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/16th-street-baptist-church-added-to-list-of-protected-sites/ Carroll’s daughter, Susan Kay, told The Associated Press her mother died Friday in Los Angeles of cancer.
During her long career, Carroll earned a Tony Award for the musical “No Strings” and an Academy Award nomination for &ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/diahann-carroll-oscar-nominated-pioneering-actress-dies/Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:35:30 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/diahann-carroll-oscar-nominated-pioneering-actress-dies/ Miles College had quite a show offensively defeating Lane College, 52-38 rolling up 590 yards of total offense in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-alabama-aampm-head-into-weekend-after-big-victoriesnbsp/Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:48:07 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-alabama-aampm-head-into-weekend-after-big-victoriesnbsp/ The fourth-largest bottler of Coca-Cola products in the U.S. is among the first to roll out two new flavors for the Christmas holiday season: Coca-Cola Cinnamon and Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry. Coca-Cola United marked the occasion with a launch party full of holiday mu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/coca-cola-united-is-rolling-out-new-flavors-packaging-for-holidays/Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:48:07 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/coca-cola-united-is-rolling-out-new-flavors-packaging-for-holidays/ Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 8; runoff elections, if needed, for candidates who do not get 50.1 percen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-city-council-candidates-in-tuesdays-birmingham-special-election/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-city-council-candidates-in-tuesdays-birmingham-special-election/ An ad valorem tax is a property tax based on the assessed value of real estate or personal property. This is not a new tax; it is simply a proposal to continue current funding the system already receives a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-the-ad-valorem-property-renewal-means-for-city-students/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-the-ad-valorem-property-renewal-means-for-city-students/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/superintendent-dr-lisa-herring-vote-for-our-children/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/superintendent-dr-lisa-herring-vote-for-our-children/ “I couldn’t turn it down. It was the most fulfilling job I could ever take,” said Bernstein.
United Ability Enterprises is a comprehensive jobs program that employs about 70]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-ability-employs-over-70-with-disabilities-in-birmingham/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-ability-employs-over-70-with-disabilities-in-birmingham/ The mission of the J. Mason Davis Leadership Society is to bring together African American changemakers who champion diversity and opportunity, and are striving to positively impact the community t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-way-launches-j-mason-davis-leadership-society/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-way-launches-j-mason-davis-leadership-society/ “I needed to figure out how I can flip this around to try to put that energy into something creative,” he said. “I want people to see something they can relate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/fashion-designer-jeff-austin-from-darkness-to-light/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/fashion-designer-jeff-austin-from-darkness-to-light/ The event will be held at Haven located at 2515 6th Avenue South and features a conversation with Kelly Caruso, CEO of Birmingham-based Shipt. The event begins at 4:30.
Smart Party brings together more than 500 people to raise]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-womens-fund-to-celebrate-honorees-at-smart-party-on-oct-10/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-womens-fund-to-celebrate-honorees-at-smart-party-on-oct-10/ Carey Fountain and JC Swoopes, co-founders of DoReMe Media Group, have been working with CRS to create short videos for our “What Litter Ends Up In Your River” campaign.
“The rivers a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-duo-behind-videos-that-help-protect-the-cahaba-river/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-duo-behind-videos-that-help-protect-the-cahaba-river/ The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama has raised more than $8.7 million to sup]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/breast-cancer-awareness-month-events/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/breast-cancer-awareness-month-events/ These awards honor 13 citizens who exemplify civic pride, leadership and progress in five award categories: Lifetime Achievement, Newcomer, Hero, Game Changer and Servant Leadership.
This year, Vulcan Park and Museum received over 100 nominations from individuals in the Birmingham metropolitan area: Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby and Walker Counties, who worked t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vulcan-names-winners-of-2019-community-awards/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vulcan-names-winners-of-2019-community-awards/ UAB Medicine joins more than 100 health systems acknowledged as working to make high-quality care for older adults even more tailored to patients’ goals and preferences.
“Older adults should receive safe, high-quality hea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-medicine-recognized-as-age-friendly-health-system/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-medicine-recognized-as-age-friendly-health-system/ Bullying is a very serious matter. The Care.com commissioned survey results clearly say that parents want their children’s school to take this matter of bullying seriously.
It is very important that you, as a parent, become aware of your state’s laws relative to bullying. All states have laws to protect students from bullying, harassment, and intimidation at school. These laws have a clear expectation that school staff take all allegations of bullying seriously]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-behavioral-signs-symptoms-prevention-and-response-to-bullying/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-behavioral-signs-symptoms-prevention-and-response-to-bullying/ Depression is a serious mental health condition which causes extreme sadness and can have a negative effect on your motivation, behavior, health and quality of life. It is an illness and not a sign of weakness – depression can affect anybody and people can experience it at any point in their lives.
We see it eve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-depression-and-poor-health-for-african-americans/Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-depression-and-poor-health-for-african-americans/ A statement released to The Associated Press on Monday said Norman died at 7:54 a.m. EDT from septic shock and multi-organ failure secondary to complications of a spinal cord injury she suffered in 2015. S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jessye-norman-international-opera-star-dead-at-74/Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:45:37 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jessye-norman-international-opera-star-dead-at-74/ Live: Pelham 
Married: Nov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/build-a-solid-foundation-out-of-concrete-not-straw/Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:45:37 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/build-a-solid-foundation-out-of-concrete-not-straw/ Mauldin told The Birmingham Times that she was “looking for bigger challenges. I’m proud of the work we did at ClasTran . . . I’m not ready to announce where I’m going, I’m trying to let the ink dry,” she said.
Mauldin made history when she became the first African American woman to become permanent exec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bacarra-mauldin-executive-director-on-why-shes-leaving-clastran/Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:03:43 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bacarra-mauldin-executive-director-on-why-shes-leaving-clastran/ Real MENtors Talk is a new male mentoring program launched this fall that targets youth who attend afterschool programs at BPL locations across the city. 
The panel discussion will focus on issues in District 1, such as how to reduce black-on-black crime]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bpl-hosts-2nd-real-mentors-talk-at-springville-road-library-mon/Mon, 30 Sep 2019 14:54:35 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bpl-hosts-2nd-real-mentors-talk-at-springville-road-library-mon/ He was a role model.
Barkley, voted one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history, spoke during a Miles College pep rally. But the Round Mound of Rebound’s message was less about rooting on the Golden Bears as they host Lane College in a 6 p.m. football game on Saturday and more about rooting on the students of the hist]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/charles-barkleys-pep-rally-talk-at-miles-college-less-rah-rah-more-role-model/Sun, 29 Sep 2019 15:17:16 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/charles-barkleys-pep-rally-talk-at-miles-college-less-rah-rah-more-role-model/ In the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), Miles College suffered its first loss of the season dropping 49-21 decision to Missouri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-teams-in-state-look-to-get-back-in-win-column/Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:46:41 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-teams-in-state-look-to-get-back-in-win-column/  Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, through its What Works Cities initiative, the city is launching Birmingham Talks to serve 2,500 children across Jefferson County over the next three years. The other four cities that are replicating P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-to-partner-with-bloomberg-on-early-childhood-learning/Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:46:41 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-to-partner-with-bloomberg-on-early-childhood-learning/ Micah Lewis, Jerrod Dukes, and Joshua Echols are the team behind Vibestreet Photography and Recording Studios, a rental space near Five Points South that opened this year and hosts a broad range of photo shoots, videography, art shows, meetings, and even served as a site for a local reality show.
“Vibestree]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-three-ramsay-hs-grads-turned-their-dreams-into-a-successful-business/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-three-ramsay-hs-grads-turned-their-dreams-into-a-successful-business/ Birmingham Times: What do you like most about Birmingham?
Lewis: I love that Birmingham is a happy medium between small towns and bi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-micah-lewis-founder-of-vibestreet-studios/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-micah-lewis-founder-of-vibestreet-studios/ Birmingham Times: What do you like most about Birmingham?
Echols: I like the accessibility Birmingham provides]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vibestreets-chief-financial-officer-josh-echols-makes-it-happen/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vibestreets-chief-financial-officer-josh-echols-makes-it-happen/ Birmingham Times: What do you like most about Birmingham?
Dukes: It’s an emerging city that hasn’t r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jerrod-dukes-operations-coordinator-vibestreet-learn-more-help-more/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jerrod-dukes-operations-coordinator-vibestreet-learn-more-help-more/ Effective on Saturday, Sept. 28, the Urgent Care Clinic will no longer be open on the weekend (currently open 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) and Monday through Friday it will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (currently 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.).
Cooper Green has maintained extended hours in order to accommodate as many patients as possible. After monitoring patient traffic for the last year Cooper G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/cooper-green-changing-urgent-care-hours-starting-friday/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/cooper-green-changing-urgent-care-hours-starting-friday/ “We research, document, preserve, and share the information we uncover regarding the African American experience in Birmingham,” said Hamilton. “We host oral-history sessions, community conversation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/majella-hamilton-preserving-citys-african-american-history/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/majella-hamilton-preserving-citys-african-american-history/ Charity Johnson, a former teacher at A.H. Parker High School and Lisa Garrison, a teacher at Vestavia Hills High School are co-chair volunteers.
“I saw the need to connect communities into my classroom and so I sought ou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/17th-annual-fiesta-celebrates-best-of-hispanic-culture-saturday/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/17th-annual-fiesta-celebrates-best-of-hispanic-culture-saturday/ “We like to say ‘sistahs’ are not defined by race or even gender, but by spirit, attitude and intent,” said Brenda Phillips-Hong, who founded Brenda’s Brown Bosom Buddies. “And our intent for this walk/run is to celebrate bre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brendas-brown-bosom-buddies-sistah-strut-5k-sept-28/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brendas-brown-bosom-buddies-sistah-strut-5k-sept-28/ The Committee to Save Jefferson County held a meeting on Saturday, Sept. 21 in the Five Points West Library to let everyone one know why being counted is important.
Census information determines the amount of money the state receives from the federal government to pave interstates, support Medicare and fund other programs in the state.
The census can affect t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-group-wants-everyone-to-count-in-2020-census/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-group-wants-everyone-to-count-in-2020-census/ From September 29 to December 14, 2019, REV is parking shipping container stores, hanging hammock swings, and planning fun events in a surface parking lot located at 1900 2nd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-to-expect-from-revs-3-month-pop-up-retail-project/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-to-expect-from-revs-3-month-pop-up-retail-project/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-sets-aside-over-58m-for-roads-in-fy-2020-budget/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-sets-aside-over-58m-for-roads-in-fy-2020-budget/ The programs are at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
This year’s theme is “Maestro Goes to Mardi Gras” featuring Maestro Ron Bourdages, who is also executive director of the BMC, orchestra and singers.
The concerts began in 2011 with a “Maestro Goes” theme. Past years there were “Maestro G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-music-club-to-host-young-peoples-concert-oct-1/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-music-club-to-host-young-peoples-concert-oct-1/ This annual catfish cook off festival celebrates Alabama’s Cahaba River and is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Cahaba River Society, a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 to protect and restore the Cahaba River watershed and its rich diversity of life. Festival-goers c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/10th-annual-catfish-cook-off-and-festival-celebrates-cahaba-river-oct-6/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/10th-annual-catfish-cook-off-and-festival-celebrates-cahaba-river-oct-6/ The project is still in its preliminary design phase and is being planned in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Transportation.  A public hearing on the project is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, at 7 p.m. at Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Avenue North. The public hearing will be held duri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bessemer-plans-pedestrian-bridge-over-highway-150/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bessemer-plans-pedestrian-bridge-over-highway-150/ Bullying! A topic which is almost as old as time itself. It was because of bullies an old commonly used phrase was coined – “Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Can Never Hurt Me!” Unfortunately, with the complexities of today’s society, this is not always true. Words can cut sharp and deep psychologically resulting in long term negative effects on the individuals who are the bullies’ target(s) as well as the bully.Bullies come in a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-bullying-behavioral-signs-symptoms-prevention-and-response/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-bullying-behavioral-signs-symptoms-prevention-and-response/ It seems that each day we hear news of yet another young person whose life is cut short following their “dabbling’ with vaping e-cigarettes. An outbreak of a vaping-related illness in the U.S. has left hundreds sick and some dead.
The U.S. Surgeon General has reported that besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-menthol-cigarettes-more-dangerous-than-flavored-e-cigarettes/Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-menthol-cigarettes-more-dangerous-than-flavored-e-cigarettes/ Live: Pelham
Married: September 29, 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/make-your-marriage-what-you-want-it-to-be-just-create-it/Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:58:20 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/make-your-marriage-what-you-want-it-to-be-just-create-it/ Along with an investment up to $502,000 from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, the city will enter an agreement with Via, the leader in on-demand public mobility, to develop and operate the shared ride service as part of a six-month mic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-to-launch-on-demand-shared-ride-service/Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:58:20 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-to-launch-on-demand-shared-ride-service/ The board’s action culminates a lengthy process that included engagement of Southtown Court residents and other community stakeholders in developing plans for the site.
“This agreement marks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-board-approves-southtown-court-development-agreement/Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:12:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-board-approves-southtown-court-development-agreement/ Actors Billy Porter and Jharrel Jerome were awarded the best actor in a drama series and best actor in a limited series or TV movie, respectively. 
Porter, a first-time nominee, became the first openly gay man to win an Emmy Award for best actor in a drama series for his role in “Pose” playing the character Pray Tell on the FX dram]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/billy-porter-jharrel-jerome-among-top-winners-during-71st-primetime-emmys/Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:41:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/billy-porter-jharrel-jerome-among-top-winners-during-71st-primetime-emmys/ Last week, A&M, down 18-0 at the half, stormed back to defeat University of North Alabama, 31-24, on the road. The Bulldogs were led by quarterback Aqeel Glass and running back Jordan Bentley. Glass completed 18-of-34 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns.
Bent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-aampm-to-face-samford-plus-other-area-games-this-weekendnbsp/Sat, 21 Sep 2019 17:14:45 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-aampm-to-face-samford-plus-other-area-games-this-weekendnbsp/ The combination of three nonprofits—Hope Inspired Ministries, which provides workforce training; East Lake Initiative, which provides housing and health and nutrition education services; and Serving You, which provides emergency food and utility services—“all work together,” said Myron Thomas, president of Thrive Together and site director of Hope Inspired Mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-three-birmingham-area-groups-thrive-together/Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:49:24 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-three-birmingham-area-groups-thrive-together/ The 74-year-old Republican governor said the spot was discovered in a routine exam and was later confirmed to be what she called a tiny, isolated malignancy.
Ivey said she will travel Friday for an outpatient procedure at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and then will undergo radiation treatments.
“The good news is I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/gov-kay-ivey-announces-she-has-lung-cancer/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 23:50:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/gov-kay-ivey-announces-she-has-lung-cancer/ Gonsoulin is currently the deputy superintendent of School and Community Support and will fill the top position beginning September 26. 
Gonsoulin’s appointment comes after current Superintendent Dr. Craig Pouncey was announced as President of Coastal Alabama Community College. 
The Board said in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-board-of-ed-appoints-first-black-interim-superintendent/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-board-of-ed-appoints-first-black-interim-superintendent/ “There were many times things got hard and heated, but we stayed the course and children won as a result,” said Melanie Bridgeforth, president and CEO of The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham.
That success can sum up what The Women’s Fund is all about.
“Countless lives will be saved, and thousands of parents will have peace of mind]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-womens-fund-of-greater-birmingham-mission-of-advocacy/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-womens-fund-of-greater-birmingham-mission-of-advocacy/ “I am fighting every day for equitable assistance that treats people [fairly] based on where they are in life and in their circumstances,” Bridgeforth said. “I’ve been doing [that] my entire career, first for children and now for women. I could do it for any p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/president-and-ceo-melanie-bridgeforth-the-power-of-building-equity-for-women/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/president-and-ceo-melanie-bridgeforth-the-power-of-building-equity-for-women/ Sherilyn Garner once considered herself “a cutter,” meaning she would take a box cutter and slit her wrists whenever she was stressed.
“I felt like I needed to relieve that stress and ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-suicide-attempt-sherilyn-garner-found-way-to-address-mental-health/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-suicide-attempt-sherilyn-garner-found-way-to-address-mental-health/ Growing up in Atlanta, Baskin witnessed firsthand how difficult it was for many in her community to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-monica-baskin-champion-for-improving-community-health/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-monica-baskin-champion-for-improving-community-health/ The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Five Points West Library.
“We’re going to bring in some people from the Regional Census Office to answer questions about the 2020 census coming up next spring,” said William Muhammad, chair of the Committ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/2020-census-focus-of-meeting-at-five-points-west-library-saturday/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/2020-census-focus-of-meeting-at-five-points-west-library-saturday/ Longtime friends Danielle Mars and Renee Smith were discussing how therapy had helped them through hard times when Smith had the idea to design T-shirts with the statement, “Yes, I have a therapist” to challenge the stigma around mental illness.
But they didn’t stop there.
Mars and Smith launched a Facebook page called “Yes, I Have a Therapist” and hosted candid conversations each month via Fac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-seat-at-the-table-womens-empowerment-brunch/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-seat-at-the-table-womens-empowerment-brunch/ Students at Glen Iris Elementary School in Birmingham were climbing the walls Tuesday morning. Literally.
That was a good thing, as sports climbing is one of several sports the students are experiencing in advance of the 2021 World Games. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin joi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/world-games-2021-unveils-live-healthy-play-global-program/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/world-games-2021-unveils-live-healthy-play-global-program/ As workers connect the pieces of a rebuilt elevated highway through downtown Birmingham, also coming together are the ideas for the nearly mile-long public space that will occupy the real estate underneath.
CityWalk BHAM will stretch for 10 blocks below the newly reco]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/plans-for-citywalk-bham-come-together/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/plans-for-citywalk-bham-come-together/ NewsCenter)
To say Tonya Torrance is happy would be an understatement.
“It feels great. It’s a feeling that can’t be explained.”
Torrance and her family are one of 14 families who received a new home Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habitat-for-humanity-builds-14-homes-in-one-week/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habitat-for-humanity-builds-14-homes-in-one-week/ Let me be clear at the outset, the purpose of this column is not to advocate one or the other (even though I do have my own personal opinion). This column is simply to bring a broader context of facts into the discourse.
To begin with, let’s look at vaccines, their history, and their purpose.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-our-world-before-and-after-vaccines/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-our-world-before-and-after-vaccines/ Public and private schools operate typically for nine months, beginning somewhere between dates in August and September. Teachers then begin interacting with hundreds of people on a daily basis which include co-workers, students, parents and stakeholders. With this interaction comes exposure to several different types of germs and bacteria.
So how do teachers remain safe from various diseases that may enter their environment? This article will address some safety measures t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-teachers-safety-matters/Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-teachers-safety-matters/ The presentation incorporated additional details of interior and exterior designs, the 45,000-capacity seating plan and a sun study to demonstrate sun patterns in and around the stadium at different times of day throughout the calendar year.
The designs were all provided by Populous, the world-renowned architec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bjcc-unveils-protective-stadium-interior-amp-exterior-designsnbsp/Wed, 18 Sep 2019 23:12:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bjcc-unveils-protective-stadium-interior-amp-exterior-designsnbsp/ Live: Hoover
Married: March 3, 2010
Met:  At Wes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/true-love-is-a-miracle-its-not-average-or-easily-done/Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:33:39 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/true-love-is-a-miracle-its-not-average-or-easily-done/ When it comes to issues facing black men, Chris Anderson, a retired Birmingham Police detective, believes the lack of a blueprint is a big problem. 
“We all know most of our youth grow up in a single parent home whether it’s a single mother or father but the majority of the time that happens with a mother,&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/men-have-a-real-talk-about-mentoring-during-bpl-panel/Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:33:39 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/men-have-a-real-talk-about-mentoring-during-bpl-panel/ UAB’s Office of Enrollment Management reports that the 2019 census of 22,080 students is the highest mark ever for the institution, which is celebrating its 50th year in 2019. The number of first-time freshm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-sets-enrollment-record-for-fourth-year-in-a-row/Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:09:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-sets-enrollment-record-for-fourth-year-in-a-row/ BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Visiting a black church bombed by the Ku Klux Klan during the civil rights era, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden framed current racial tensions as part of an enduring struggle that is older than the nation.
“In a centuries long campaign of violence, fear, trauma, brought upon black people in this country, the domestic terrorism of white supremacy has been the antagonist of our highest ideals since before the founding o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/former-vp-joe-biden-speaks-at-56th-anniversary-of-16th-street-church-bombing/Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:16:52 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/former-vp-joe-biden-speaks-at-56th-anniversary-of-16th-street-church-bombing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/us-civil-rights-advocate-juanita-abernathy-dies-at-88/Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:56:22 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/us-civil-rights-advocate-juanita-abernathy-dies-at-88/ Smith hooked up with wide receiver Leonard Tyree for a 23-yard touchdown pass. He also hit wide receiver Domini McNealey with a 15-yard TD pass.  The Golden Bear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-off-to-hot-start-plus-hbcu-football-previews-for-sept-14/Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:49:48 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-off-to-hot-start-plus-hbcu-football-previews-for-sept-14/ The plaque, the first historical marker by the JCMP, memorializes Jake McKenzie and Tom Redmond who were both lynched at Brookside mines, owned by Sloss-Sheffield Iron and Steel Company, during altercations with law enforceme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-unveils-first-historical-lynching-marker-at-sloss-furnaces/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-unveils-first-historical-lynching-marker-at-sloss-furnaces/ A recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement encourages pediatricians to advocate for policies that advance social justice. That’s a good idea, said several Birmingham-area doctors.
“We can ask families how they’ve experienced racism and then ask the children if they know what racism is [or] if they the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/pediatricians-asked-to-fight-impact-of-racism-on-child-health/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/pediatricians-asked-to-fight-impact-of-racism-on-child-health/ As the mother of a 5-year-old boy, Tracey Hill tells her son the need to work hard and be the best he can be “even though someone may not like you or may talk about you. … You can’t allow that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-local-parents-teach-their-children-about-racial-bias/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-local-parents-teach-their-children-about-racial-bias/ The 2017 graduate of John Carroll High School in Birmingham was born with sickle cell disease in June 1999 with mild complications. As Cameron grew, he battled a bout of pneumonia and later suffered a stroke at age five. He spent a week in the intensive care]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/despite-challenges-of-sickle-cell-disease-cameron-thedford-inspires/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/despite-challenges-of-sickle-cell-disease-cameron-thedford-inspires/ After years of inoperative escalators, the Central Birmingham Public Library downtown will begin construction of a new staircase on Monday, Sept. 16 with a co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-staircase-to-replace-broken-escalators-in-bpl-by-february-2020/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-staircase-to-replace-broken-escalators-in-bpl-by-february-2020/ BPL Real MENtors Talk Presents “Real Men, Real Issues” will take place on Monday, September 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Five Points West Regional Library, across from the Birmingham Crossplex.
The panel discussion will feature a 31-year-old pastor and five representatives]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/library-to-launch-real-men-talk-panel-mon-at-5-points-west-branch/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/library-to-launch-real-men-talk-panel-mon-at-5-points-west-branch/ Her great-great-great-grandfather founded the Rushing Springs neighborhood in Tarrant City, a safe haven for former slaves and o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dina-avery-chronicles-her-familys-journey-from-slavery-to-the-present/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dina-avery-chronicles-her-familys-journey-from-slavery-to-the-present/ For decades, the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church has honored the victims with a memorial nook inside the church. The memorial contains pictures, information, and mementos of the bombing. This year, the church has been working on updat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-memorial-for-16th-st-baptist-church-on-sun-56-years-after-bombing/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-memorial-for-16th-st-baptist-church-on-sun-56-years-after-bombing/ Thompson believes the company will hire 35 to 45 people per store.
“So we’ll probably put on 300 to 350 jobs [and with] general managers some of them are very good jobs…some of them will be as high as $50,000 a year, some of our student]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/former-nfl-players-open-checkers-amp-rallyrsquos-across-birmingham-area/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/former-nfl-players-open-checkers-amp-rallyrsquos-across-birmingham-area/ Her project focused on the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Bombing. In 1963, members of the Ku Klux Klan placed dynamite on the side of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. The church had a predominantly black congregation and served as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/girl-scouts-honor-area-teen-with-highest-award/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/girl-scouts-honor-area-teen-with-highest-award/ Teach For America recruits a diverse group of our nation’s most promising leaders to make an enduring commitment to educational equity, beginning with teaching for at least two years in high-need urban and rural schools.
With nearly 300 TFA members currently living and working across Alabama, the o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/teach-for-america-names-new-director-for-alabama-region/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/teach-for-america-names-new-director-for-alabama-region/ To some, those words are an immediate red flag. Surely, this must be a scam. Just say, “No, thanks,” and move on.
But wait. The person making the offer has someone else with him. And that person has a stack of cash.
They sing the guy’s praises. “Hey, it worked for me. All I had to do was cash a check for him – and he paid me a lot.”
In other cases, there’s a story about an u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/financial-fraud-targeting-college-students-how-to-stop-the-scam/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/financial-fraud-targeting-college-students-how-to-stop-the-scam/ The Epilepsy Foundation offers education programs on how to recognize and respond to seizures, provides community services, public education, federal and local advocacy, seizure first aid training, and research funding into new treatments and therapies.
A native of Hoover, Ala., Franklin comes to the Epilepsy Foundation with nearly a decade of public and community relations experience. She obta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sara-franklin-to-lead-epilepsy-foundation-alabama/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sara-franklin-to-lead-epilepsy-foundation-alabama/ Initially touted as a sure-fire way to create a generation of tobacco-free adults, we are now finding that they are not the panacea intended to be. Electronic cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, but they aren’t safe. There’s evidence they can damage the lungs, and they’re also a path to nicotine addiction. Last year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-vaping-whose-side-is-the-fda-on/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-vaping-whose-side-is-the-fda-on/ Last week the article discussed how riding on a school bus is usually safe, but the loading and unloading process could potentially be very dangerous.  The loading and unloading process happens around the perimeter of the bus which is called the “Danger Zone’ because students can’t always be directly seen, placing them at risk. This “Danger Zone” area (the invisible rectangle stretching 10 feet all around the bus) prompted the industry to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-back-to-school-safety-part-ii/Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-back-to-school-safety-part-ii/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations to Erica Wright ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.
 
SHELLEY AND FANNIE BEACHEM 
Live: East Lake 
Married: April 24]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/if-i-get-mad-i-might-change-rooms-but-im-not-changing-addresses/Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:38:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/if-i-get-mad-i-might-change-rooms-but-im-not-changing-addresses/ The 8-1 vote came following a lengthy discussion and one day after a Budget and Finance Committee meeting where councilors learned the 4-year-old, $2.5 million NSLM is still not complete or up to code and has been open witho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/council-spends-290k-to-bring-negro-league-museum-up-to-code/Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:38:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/council-spends-290k-to-bring-negro-league-museum-up-to-code/ The kickoff event was held at The Club in Homewood with speakers Jeff Stone, the 2019 campaign chair and Brasfield & Gorrie vice president, and Ashley Rhodes-Courter, bestselling author of the memoir “Three Little Words.”
“United way is the largest health and human]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-way-kicks-off-2019-fundraising-campaign/Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:30:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-way-kicks-off-2019-fundraising-campaign/ Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) last week officially cut the ribbon during a grand opening celebration of its Northern Health Center in North Birmingham. The opening was held during a Community Fun Day that included bounce houses, food and games. ARM’s mission is, “To provide quality healthcare and related services to our community, including under-served and homeless persons, regardless of language, culture or financial barriers,” said Chief]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/opening-arms-in-north-birmingham/Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:30:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/opening-arms-in-north-birmingham/ Before several hundred cheering supporters in Birmingham, Jones kicked off his 2020 campaign. Invoking the campaign theme of “One Alabama,” Jones said he is a senator who represents all of Alabama and will fight for everyone in the stat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-doug-jones-kicks-off-2020-reelection-bid-in-downtown-birmingham/Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:53:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-doug-jones-kicks-off-2020-reelection-bid-in-downtown-birmingham/ For The Birmingham TimesThis could be another big year for the football program at Miles College. The Golden Bears are the defending Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) champions.
Miles College has some terrific players returning from last year’s team. The Golden Bears will be able to showcase their talent when they head to Fort Valley State on Saturday, Sept. 7. The kickoff is set for 5 p.m.
On offense, Miles College should have a great passing combination w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/big-season-projected-for-miles-college-in-siac/Sat, 07 Sep 2019 18:31:30 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/big-season-projected-for-miles-college-in-siac/ News outlets quote a university statement as saying dean of students and assistant vice president Jamie R. Riley resigned a day after the story by Breitbart News.
Assistant Director of the Division of Strategic Communications Chris Bryant released an official statement on behalf of the University confir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/university-of-alabama-dean-resigns-after-tweets-highlighted/Sat, 07 Sep 2019 15:12:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/university-of-alabama-dean-resigns-after-tweets-highlighted/ He also took questions from students in the Reverend Abraham Woods Lecture Hall.
Jones, who is a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP), said a bill is being considered that would benefit students.
“We’re going to expa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-doug-jones-visits-miles-college-for-student-led-town-hall/Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:20:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-doug-jones-visits-miles-college-for-student-led-town-hall/ Scales, a Democrat and commission president pro tempore, always sits between the two Republicans. They sit across from Commissioner Sheila Tyson, a Democ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/with-top-republicans-at-odds-democrats-shift-balance-of-power-in-jeffco/Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/with-top-republicans-at-odds-democrats-shift-balance-of-power-in-jeffco/ The county commis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-takes-sewer-fee-assistance-plan-to-water-board-some-ask-is-it-legal/Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-takes-sewer-fee-assistance-plan-to-water-board-some-ask-is-it-legal/ Money for the schools is parked in a public-service fund that contains $1.225 million for nearly two dozen organizations and programs.
The budget was passed by the five-member Jefferson C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-the-magic-city-classic-became-a-political-football/Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-the-magic-city-classic-became-a-political-football/ The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District also announced the hiring of a new public safety director who will begin this week.
The proposed agreement with BPD will now go to the Birmingham City Council for a vote. The contract includes language to implem]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/housing-authority-proposes-18m-contract-with-bpd-to-provide-safety/Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/housing-authority-proposes-18m-contract-with-bpd-to-provide-safety/ “My mother is the queen of extra,” Sharp said with a laugh. “[She] has always been someone who truly exhibits the saying, ‘If you&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brittany-sharp-has-an-edge-with-event-planning-and-interior-design/Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brittany-sharp-has-an-edge-with-event-planning-and-interior-design/ The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will shed light on the challenges faced by many Africans Americans during a pivotal time in history with an exhibit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-exhibit-exploring-life-during-jim-crow-opens-oct-18-at-the-bcri/Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-exhibit-exploring-life-during-jim-crow-opens-oct-18-at-the-bcri/ “Internally, I guess my spirit [told her to keep going] because every time I got ready to sell it or get rid of it I just couldn’t,” she said. “Something just kept telling me to keep it, hold on to it… I think the spirit within me woul]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/d-squared-business-of-good-food-conversation/Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/d-squared-business-of-good-food-conversation/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-back-to-school-safety-bus-stops/Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-back-to-school-safety-bus-stops/ A dictionary describes hunger as “an uneasy or painful sensation from lack of food.” Synonyms include starved and starving. It happens at our border when children are separated from their parents and n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/malveaux-hungry-for-sanity-no-more-trump/Thu, 05 Sep 2019 04:06:20 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/malveaux-hungry-for-sanity-no-more-trump/ These new research findings, which looked at mother-child pairs from six Canadian cities, found that high fluoride exposure du]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-is-fluoride-in-your-water-safe/Thu, 05 Sep 2019 04:06:20 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-is-fluoride-in-your-water-safe/ ROLANDA AND AARON JEFFERSON
Live: Huffman
Married: August 29, 2015
Met: Rolanda]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/help-each-other-grow-have-a-good-time-and-enjoy-life/Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:51:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/help-each-other-grow-have-a-good-time-and-enjoy-life/ The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday voted to name the underpass bridge on 6th Ave. South in Titusville after Iva Williams Jr. who is well-known for his corporate leadership roles in the city.
 “We are honoring Mr. Iva Williams Jr. because]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-names-bridge-in-honor-of-titusvilles-iva-williams-jr/Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:51:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-names-bridge-in-honor-of-titusvilles-iva-williams-jr/ “He’s great. He’s going to be just fine,” Parrish told TMZ on her way into the hospital Monday, coffee in hand. She added that Hart is awake and in “good” spirits.According to a report from the California Highway Patrol, Hart and celebrity trainer Rebecca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/comedian-kevin-hart-recovering-after-being-injured-in-car-crash/Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:49:44 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/comedian-kevin-hart-recovering-after-being-injured-in-car-crash/ There’s a great list of HBCU players to keep an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-football-kickoff-players-to-watch-in-2019/Sat, 31 Aug 2019 15:49:44 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-football-kickoff-players-to-watch-in-2019/ “The Alabama NAACP is disappointed in learning of Governor Kay Ivey’s blackface skits in the 1960’s,” the statement reads. “Although Governor Ivey has apologized for her participation in such divisive and racist events, i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-naacp-responds-to-gov-iveys-blackface-apology/Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:17:44 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-naacp-responds-to-gov-iveys-blackface-apology/ Justin Hobbs: “This is not a cartoon but it’s a TV show, but the character Toby Flenderson from ‘The Office’. He was the absolute worst. The show didn’t really have a villain, but he was the villain to me because he ruins everything fun and he takes everything great out of life and he takes all of the fun out of the room.”Katie Hobbs: “]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/word-on-thestreet/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/word-on-thestreet/ But this is no ordinary yoga class. Wolfe-Sisson’s yoga classes are “melanin-centered,” meaning the classes focus on relieving minority stress. The classes also seek to make yoga more accessible to people]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tori-wolfe-sissons-melanin-centered-yoga-class-relieves-stress/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tori-wolfe-sissons-melanin-centered-yoga-class-relieves-stress/ “Depression among adolescents in the United States has increased by 30 percent over the last decade, and we wanted to know why and how to decrease this]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/study-shows-link-between-unhealthy-diet-and-depression-in-youth/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/study-shows-link-between-unhealthy-diet-and-depression-in-youth/ Chad James
Chad James, 19, a sophomore from New Orleans, La., said, “I remember one chapel service, everybody w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/students-say-they-will-miss-dr-french-a-shining-light-at-miles/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/students-say-they-will-miss-dr-french-a-shining-light-at-miles/ The grant, given through the Jefferson County Community Service Fund Committee, will allow DELTA Inc, a 501 ©(3) nonprofit organization to continue serving Birmingham and surrounding communities through their various service projects.
“We are so excited to have received this grant fro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-smitherman-awards-10k-grant-to-delta-inc/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-smitherman-awards-10k-grant-to-delta-inc/ Her film “The Remix: Hip-Hop X Fashion,” one of the featured presentations at Birmingham’s 2019 Sidewalk Film Festival last week, was shown during the event’s first Black Lens Spotlight Night; it also won Best Black Lens Film Award.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hip-hop-and-fashion-film-featured-at-2019-sidewalk-festival-wins-award/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hip-hop-and-fashion-film-featured-at-2019-sidewalk-festival-wins-award/ With all due respect, I believe we’ve all read more than enough about the rash of mass shootings. These are tragic, senseless incidents, and something needs to be done. But, that’s only one side of the equation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-urban-gun-violence-is-a-public-health-crisis/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-urban-gun-violence-is-a-public-health-crisis/ This tradition dates back for hundreds of years. Today we have many modern items to help protect and prevent foodborne bacteria whether the food is hot or cold. Even with these modern items there are some safety practices which must be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-food-safety-tips-for-picnics-and-tailgating/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-food-safety-tips-for-picnics-and-tailgating/ “I absolutely love my students,” he said. “Any chance I get, I walk across the campus. Anytime I see someone with their head down, I will stop them and offer counseling, advice, encouragement. That’s what I enjoy doing. That’s what I’m going to really miss about Miles College—my students, more than anything.”
Last month, Fre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-george-t-french-jr-leaves-miles-college-on-top/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-george-t-french-jr-leaves-miles-college-on-top/ French will assume the role of president at CAU, which has a student body of 3,485, on September 1. He has served as president of Miles, which has about 1,700 students, since March 2006.
Recently, the CAU Alumni Ass]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/clark-atlanta-alumni-in-birmingham-area-welcome-dr-french/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/clark-atlanta-alumni-in-birmingham-area-welcome-dr-french/ Earlier this summer the theater received a $21,000 design grant to advance the restoration of the 1948 cinema and community venue in downtown Bessemer.
The award will finance the creation of architectural drawings for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bessemers-historic-lincoln-theatre-being-revitalized/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bessemers-historic-lincoln-theatre-being-revitalized/ “My day life is drastically different from art,” said Mixon, 37. “I think there are layers to every person: part of me is fascinated and in love with the human body, science, anatomy, medicine—that’s the avenue I took]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/artist-erika-mixon-the-art-of-healing/Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:18:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/artist-erika-mixon-the-art-of-healing/ The Birmingham Times
Students who have attended Birmingham City Schools are eligible for a free in-state tuition program through the Birmingham Promise Program, Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Wednesday.
The Birmingham Promise is a public-private partnership that launched this summer that helps BCS students with apprenticeships at local businesses. The first phase of the program was the launch this summer; and Woodfin announced on Twitter Tuesday the second phase.
“Starting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-announces-free-college-tuition-for-birmingham-school-students/Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:54:15 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-announces-free-college-tuition-for-birmingham-school-students/ The special elections are needed to fill the seats on a permanent basis
The council appointed Wardine Alexander to the District 7 seat in October 2018 following the resignation of Jay Roberson, who left the council after moving to Alabaster.
In early January, Clinton W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/these-13-candidates-vying-for-3-seats-on-city-council-in-oct-8-election/Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:01:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/these-13-candidates-vying-for-3-seats-on-city-council-in-oct-8-election/ ASHLEIGH AND DRAE RUDOLPH
Live: Gardendale
Married: May 13, 2017
Met: Ashleigh and D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/one-of-the-most-perfect-days-of-my-life-we-cried-and-we-laughed/Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:01:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/one-of-the-most-perfect-days-of-my-life-we-cried-and-we-laughed/ The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of 17 members – 12 new — to the BCRI board. Two additional seats are pending Council approval on next week’s regular agenda.
Earlier this year, several board members resigned following an outcry after t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bcri-gets-17-new-board-members-with-angela-davis-fiasco-behind/Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:01:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bcri-gets-17-new-board-members-with-angela-davis-fiasco-behind/ Dr. Carl Suddler, an assistant professor of history at Emory University, puts the intersection of race, gender, youth and incarceration under a searing spotlight in his new book, Presumed Criminal: Black Youth and the Justice System in Postwar New York.
When the justice system began to become more about punishment than r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-youth-and-the-criminal-justice-system-explored-in-new-book/Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:34:07 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-youth-and-the-criminal-justice-system-explored-in-new-book/ Sowing the Seeds of Health has served more than 4,000 Latinas in six counties in Alabama and continues to demonstrate the need to navigate cultural differences to raise awareness about cancer detection. The adherence to b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uabs-sowing-the-seeds-of-health-celebrates-15-years-of-service-to-latinas/Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:19:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uabs-sowing-the-seeds-of-health-celebrates-15-years-of-service-to-latinas/ The event was held Wednesday, Aug. 21 on Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
The Birmingham-based Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) convened the professionals to speak about the importance of reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the South. 
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the new HIV cases in the natio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-hosts-southern-hivaids-awareness-day/Sat, 24 Aug 2019 16:23:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-hosts-southern-hivaids-awareness-day/ Hundreds of Girl Scouts from across Alabama attended the 2019 G.I.R.L. Leadership Summit earlier this month at Samford University in Birmingham.
This event, hosted by Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, gave girls in grades 4-12 the opportunity to learn about advocacy, financial literacy, and career mentorship. Girl Scouts from across the council’s 36 county jurisdiction helped plan the event and lead on-stage.
Miss Alabama Tiara Pennington and astronaut Jan Da]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/girl-scouts-gather-in-birmingham-for-leadership-summit/Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:53:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/girl-scouts-gather-in-birmingham-for-leadership-summit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/malveaux-who-cares-about-fair-elections/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/malveaux-who-cares-about-fair-elections/ It also houses an extensive Contemporary Art Gallery and features a broad range of special exhibitions, including the currently running “Barbie: Dream]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-the-bmas-galleries-and-exhibitions-africa-to-the-americas/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-the-bmas-galleries-and-exhibitions-africa-to-the-americas/ Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-diabetes-and-amputation/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-diabetes-and-amputation/ Last week’s article outlined the differences between a heatstroke (sunstroke) and heat exhaustion, along with the dangers associated with them. Part two of this series on those two heat related illnesses will focus on various risk factors, prevention and treatment.
It’s important to remember these two heat-related conditions occur when the body has been exposed to extremely hot temperatures like the ones we typically experience in August. Heat exhaustion is stro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-risk-factors-prevention-and-treatment-for-heat-related-illnesses/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-risk-factors-prevention-and-treatment-for-heat-related-illnesses/ These are the questions curators at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) want visitors to ponder as they explore the new exhibit “Barbie: Dreaming of a Female Future.”
The exhibition, which opened on August 10 and will be open through January 2020, takes a critical look at Barbie as toy-manufacturing company Mattel marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic doll.
While Barbie ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bmas-barbie-exhibit-how-society-views-beauty-and-women-of-color/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bmas-barbie-exhibit-how-society-views-beauty-and-women-of-color/ Frank Martin, Interim Director of the BJCTA, told councilors earlier this week the transit agency will raise fares from $1.25 to $2 incrementally between now and 2021 with fares increasing to $1.50 starting next month.
“When you’re making $7 an hour and you go to the grocery sto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bjcta-fares-to-increase-many-not-pleased/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bjcta-fares-to-increase-many-not-pleased/ The image, taken by the eminent photographer Gordon Parks in 1956 and known as “Department Store, Mobile, Alabama,” documents separate entrances for blacks and whites during the segregation era]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-museum-of-art-a-portrait-of-excellence/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-museum-of-art-a-portrait-of-excellence/ With information provided by volunteers across the United States, All of Us is developing a robust data platform to support a wide range of health studies. The p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/all-of-us-research-making-progress-in-precision-medicine/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/all-of-us-research-making-progress-in-precision-medicine/ Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Congressman Robert Aderholt invited U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham to Cullman to talk about Alabama Counts, the state’s action plan to accurately count the number of people living in Alabama next year. Gov. Kay Ivey said her goal is to get 80 percent participation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-residents-urged-to-participate-in-2020-us-census/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-residents-urged-to-participate-in-2020-us-census/ “It’s something that’s close to my heart because … it helped me get through a lot of stuff, [like] having my daughter at the age [41],” she said. “I was able to have her, [and] I had to do a lot of cleansing, do a lot of holistic work. I was like, ‘I want to share this with other people b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ahinoam-and-david-israel-bring-total-wellness-hub-to-bessemer/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ahinoam-and-david-israel-bring-total-wellness-hub-to-bessemer/ “I want to organize a show on African patterns and design. I think that would be dazzling,” she said. “If [Hallie Ringle, the BMA’s Hugh Paul Curator of Contemporary Art], and I can get a ‘Black Panther’ thing wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-overseeing-dozens-of-exhibitions-curator-emily-hanna-ready-to-arrange-her-own/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-overseeing-dozens-of-exhibitions-curator-emily-hanna-ready-to-arrange-her-own/ BMA Curator of Education Rachel White said the museum’s education staff works with Birmingham City Schools and Jefferson County Schools to educate students about art.
“Some of my colleagues go out into the schools,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-smartguide-to-bmas-programs/Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-smartguide-to-bmas-programs/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.
TIA AND KEVIN THOMAS
Live: Birmingham
Married: April 8, 2008
Met: Kevin and Tia fir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/we-talk-every-day-about-how-we-feel-things-we-have-to-do/Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:56:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/we-talk-every-day-about-how-we-feel-things-we-have-to-do/ This weekend (August 23 – 25) the BBRTC and Birmingham Festival Theatre will present the Tony Award-Winning play “Choir Boy.” 
Written by Oscar Award Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney, Choir Boy centers on the story of a youn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/award-winning-choir-boy-play-makes-birmingham-debut-aug-23/Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:56:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/award-winning-choir-boy-play-makes-birmingham-debut-aug-23/ The award-winning anchor was working on a story about a pilot whose work included helping at-risk youth when the fatal crash occurred. Parker spent 25 years as a broadcast journalist at WVUE Fox 8 and earned a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/nancy-parker-ua-grad-and-new-orleans-tv-anchor-dies-in-plane-crash/Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:28:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/nancy-parker-ua-grad-and-new-orleans-tv-anchor-dies-in-plane-crash/ Two years ago, the club launched its “Building Their Future” capital campaign to develop a new facility, adjacent to the Birmingham CrossPlex. In just a few months, club leaders will open the doors at the new Walter Howlett Jr. Club]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-ag-gaston-boys-and-girls-clubhouse-nears-completion/Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:20:48 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-ag-gaston-boys-and-girls-clubhouse-nears-completion/ Two years ago, the club launched its “Building Their Future” capital campaign to develop a new facility, adjacent to the Birmingham CrossPlex. In just a few months, club leaders will open the doors at the new Walter Howlett Jr. Club]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-ag-gaston-boys-and-girls-clubhouse-nearing-completion/Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:18:34 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-ag-gaston-boys-and-girls-clubhouse-nearing-completion/ It’s lunchtime and the cafeteria is packed. The aroma of home-cooked meats and fresh vegetables billows through the air. Once inside the cafe, the tables are packed. Patrons are eating and communing just as they would at any other eatery.
Urban Ministry Executive Director Melodie Agnew walks around greeting customers with a welcoming smile.
Agnew is equally comfortable]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/urban-ministry-tackles-west-end-community-needs/Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:05:48 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/urban-ministry-tackles-west-end-community-needs/  “I used to walk through here going to Center Street School when I was living in the housing projects,” said Harris, at the vacant Center Court Apartments., “ . . . This [ blight] has not been good for the community, in the early years maybe, but]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/titusville-residents-fight-blight-during-demolition-day/Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:47:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/titusville-residents-fight-blight-during-demolition-day/ During the heat of the August sun it is important to know and understand the differences between heat exhaustion and a heatstroke.  Knowledge of these differences is critical on so many potentially life altering levels. One of the key factors which should be remembered is that your children should also know and understand these differences because many children walk back and forth to school daily, while others ride bikes to school and many others engage in school outdo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-the-difference-between-heatstroke-and-heat-exhaustion/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 08:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-the-difference-between-heatstroke-and-heat-exhaustion/ “If you can’t help a kid get to the next level, why coach?” he asked.
Mosley recently took his Titusville 10-and-under (10U) team to the next level when they captured the championship of the Piper Davis Baseball Inner-City National Tournament in July. The Titusville Knights went into the tournament, which also included international teams, undefeated at 18-0. To snag the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/titusville-knights-10u-national-baseball-champion-undefeated-unforgettable/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/titusville-knights-10u-national-baseball-champion-undefeated-unforgettable/ “The people around me, like my dad, played football in high school,” said Lewis. “He felt I should play football in high school, and that’s what I did.”
Soon Lewis would learn about tennis and was pleasantly surprised.
“I found out it … was a sport that took a lot of footwork, a lot of running, and I said, … ‘You run more in tenni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tennis-coach-rudy-lewis-build-better-players-build-a-stronger-community/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tennis-coach-rudy-lewis-build-better-players-build-a-stronger-community/ This, in part, stems from the fact African Americans are more likely to wrestle with conditions that can lead to mental illness, such as exposure to violence and homelessness. Blacks comprise 40 percent of the U.S. homeless population, says the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Chronic issues of poverty, mas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tackling-mental-health-stigmas-in-the-black-community/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tackling-mental-health-stigmas-in-the-black-community/ Pariya Fazeli Wheeler, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, received a two-year, $400,000 grant from t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/study-examines-how-to-reduce-dementia-alzheimers-risk-in-african-americans/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/study-examines-how-to-reduce-dementia-alzheimers-risk-in-african-americans/ For now, the young members of the James Lewis Tennis Schol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-birminghams-12u-state-champion-tennis-team/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-birminghams-12u-state-champion-tennis-team/ What Shuanta Woods remembers most about her daughter, Deja Denise King, is her infectious smile and warm personality.
“She was a book and magazine lover. She was a music lover, and her favorite arti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-shuanta-woods-blesses-others-in-her-daughters-memory/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-shuanta-woods-blesses-others-in-her-daughters-memory/ “I don’t think I chose Birmingham. Birmingham chose me,” said Barnes. “I have been coming here, seeing the uniqueness, seeing the vibrancy in Birmingham, … in some way, feeling a little part]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/germaul-barnes-globally-renowned-dancer-to-teach-at-asfa/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/germaul-barnes-globally-renowned-dancer-to-teach-at-asfa/ These are a few of the news stories on gun violence in Philadelphia, where I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-the-other-gun-issue-in-america/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-the-other-gun-issue-in-america/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ed-foundation-100-percent-behind-birmingham-promise/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ed-foundation-100-percent-behind-birmingham-promise/ During the heat of the August sun it is important to know and understand the differences between heat exhaustion and a heatstroke.  Knowledge of these differences is critical on so many potentially life altering levels. One of the key factors which should be remembered is that your children should also know and understand these differences because many children walk back and forth to school daily, while others ride bikes to school and many others engage in school outdo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-the-difference-between-heatsroke-and-heat-exhaustion/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-the-difference-between-heatsroke-and-heat-exhaustion/ The home-schooled youth who lives on the southwest side of Birmingham with her family is the first club member to rank among the top eight tennis players in the 14U division, said, Rudy Lewis, who coaches Jamiya and about 60 other players of the James Lew]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/areas-jamiya-ivory-14-ranked-among-tenniss-best-in-alabama/Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:41:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/areas-jamiya-ivory-14-ranked-among-tenniss-best-in-alabama/ KENISHA AND CLYDE “CJ” ANDERSON JR. 
Live: Center Point 
M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/marriage-is-like-a-garden-if-you-dont-cultivate-it-weeds-sprout/Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:09:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/marriage-is-like-a-garden-if-you-dont-cultivate-it-weeds-sprout/ The City Council voted Tuesday on an agreement with the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) to use federal grant funds to purchase up to 15 new buses for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-city-council-approves-9m-for-15-new-buses-to-connect-neighborhoods/Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:09:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-city-council-approves-9m-for-15-new-buses-to-connect-neighborhoods/ The three-year grant is designed to assist with the Alabama ADVANCE Partnership for Achieving Gender Equity in STEM to advance UAB faculty in science, technology, engineering and math fields that will build on prior NSF ADVANCE initiatives at the univer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-awarded-1m-grant-to-achieve-gender-equity-in-stem/Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:46:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-awarded-1m-grant-to-achieve-gender-equity-in-stem/ Tony Smoke has been named vice president for Birmingham Division.
Terry Smiley has been elected vice president responsible for Eastern Division.
Leigh Davis has been named vice president for Economic and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-power-announces-leadership-changes/Mon, 12 Aug 2019 16:05:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-power-announces-leadership-changes/ The institution welcomed Interim President Dr. Bobbie Knight and began a farewell to her predecessor Dr. George T. French Jr. who is leaving the Birmingham area to become president of Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. 
Knight will become the first female president of Miles College in the school’s 121 year history.
&ldqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-welcomes-interim-president-bobbie-knight/Fri, 09 Aug 2019 14:55:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-welcomes-interim-president-bobbie-knight/ “It’s very personal for me [to be] in a place that was once cited as one of the most blighted neighborhoods in the state and see the changes,” Bayles said. “We’re at the place where change is literally happening.&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/who-are-names-behind-some-titusvilles-biggest-developments/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/who-are-names-behind-some-titusvilles-biggest-developments/ “It’s very personal for me [to be] in a place that was once cited as one of the most blighted neighborhoods in the state and see the changes,” Bayles said. “We’re at the place where change is literally happening.&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/who-are-names-behind-some-of-titusvilles-biggest-developments/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/who-are-names-behind-some-of-titusvilles-biggest-developments/ Halfway through its sixth season, her dream is coming true.
“I hope this is just the beginning of Woodlawn evening markets,” she said. “Several Woodlawn businesses have been hosting evening events, and they are, along with our awesome market vendors, really excited about taking more steps to curate a positive nightlife in our commun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woodlawn-street-market-to-hosts-its-first-ever-night-market-aug-10/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woodlawn-street-market-to-hosts-its-first-ever-night-market-aug-10/ “The librarian would tell us, ‘You don’t have to take a vacation this summer. We’ll travel to different places through books,’ so I knew there was more for me to see and do beyond Titusvill]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/titusville-home-to-condoleezza-rice-odessa-woolfolk-and-other-notables/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/titusville-home-to-condoleezza-rice-odessa-woolfolk-and-other-notables/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rebuilding-titusville-community-with-300m-in-investments/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rebuilding-titusville-community-with-300m-in-investments/ “For me to be able to win, it’s phenomenal,” said Johnson, who joined the ABWA in 2003. “It’s awesome]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-birminghams-felicia-johnson-president-of-american-business-womens-association/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-birminghams-felicia-johnson-president-of-american-business-womens-association/ On Wednesday, the Kingston Teaching Farm located on Center Street North was renamed the “Richard Ireland Pigford Memorial Kingston Teaching Farm” in memory of Mr. Pigford, a Kingston Coalition ch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kingston-teaching-farm-renamed-in-memory-of-richard-dick-pigford/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kingston-teaching-farm-renamed-in-memory-of-richard-dick-pigford/ “I miss all the people I knew over the years. There are vacant lots a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/it-will-be-great-to-not-see-the-blight-residents-on-changes-in-their-area/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/it-will-be-great-to-not-see-the-blight-residents-on-changes-in-their-area/ “It’s very personal for me [to be] in a place that was once cited as one of the most blighted neighborhoods in the state and see the changes,” Bayles said. “We’re at the place where change is literally happening.&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/here-are-some-of-the-rising-developments-in-titusville/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/here-are-some-of-the-rising-developments-in-titusville/ Asthma is a leading chronic illness among children and adolescents in the United States. It is also one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. On average, in a classroom of 30 children, about three are likely to have asthma. This contributes to over 10 million school days lost to asthma each year.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-asthma-and-back-to-school/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-asthma-and-back-to-school/ Pregnancy and extreme heat equal uncomfortable conditions for pregnant women. Last week’s article reviewed some cooling tips to help pregnant women remain safe from the sizzling August heat in our region. This final article in this two-part series will outline some additional cooling safety measures especially beneficial to pregnant women, but could be used by any of us.When possible, use hibernation at home as a technique when the temperatures are extremely high. If]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-beating-the-summer-heat-while-pregnant-part-ii/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-beating-the-summer-heat-while-pregnant-part-ii/ Locally meant Birmingham’s historic Titusville neighborhood, home to such luminaries as former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The DC BLOX data center project has the potential to be a $785 million inves]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dc-blox-in-titusville-serves-locally-connects-globally/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dc-blox-in-titusville-serves-locally-connects-globally/ Last week, 23 BCS students finished their apprenticeships at companies across the metro area and the program had an impact, said Mayor Randall Woodfin and Councilors on Tuesday.
“There’s now more work to do to make sure that many more high school students]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-promise-education-program-exceeded-expectations-city-officials-say/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-promise-education-program-exceeded-expectations-city-officials-say/ The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Academy’s halls were filled last Friday with AT&T employees who volunteered to help teacher and faculty move into classrooms and prepare to welcome students on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/atampt-gives-back-at-bush-hillrsquos-steam-academy/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/atampt-gives-back-at-bush-hillrsquos-steam-academy/ ARMS will host a grand opening on August 10 from 12-2 p.m. at 3200 27th Street North, Suite C, Birmingham, AL 35207.
“We want the community to recognize us as a place that they go to for their children&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/arms-opening-first-stand-alone-pediatric-clinic-in-north-birmingham-aug10/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/arms-opening-first-stand-alone-pediatric-clinic-in-north-birmingham-aug10/ Because of the continued success of the festival, Urban Impact has created a separate 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization; Taste of Fourth Avenue, Inc. This new organization will produce the Taste of 4th Avenue Festival and accommodate the opportunities to creat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/16th-annual-taste-of-4th-ave-jazz-festival/Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:16:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/16th-annual-taste-of-4th-ave-jazz-festival/ TANESHA AND CLEM SUMMERS
Live: Roebuck
Married: September 6, 2014
Met: In Januar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/marriage-is-bigger-than-romance-its-a-spiritual-journey/Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:04:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/marriage-is-bigger-than-romance-its-a-spiritual-journey/ Caroline McClain, Director of Forge, said, “We are delighted to host this important Lunch & Learn series as part of our ongoing commitment to offering resources, extens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/lunch-amp-learn-for-breast-cancer-survivors-and-their-loved-onesnbsp/Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:04:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/lunch-amp-learn-for-breast-cancer-survivors-and-their-loved-onesnbsp/ Sex trafficking victim Cyntoia Brown was released from prison Wednesday after serving 15 years of a life sentence for killing a man in 2004, the Tennessee Department of Corrections said in a statement.
Her story was first thrust into the spotlight when PBS aired a documentary about her in 2011 called, “Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story.” Celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Rihanna have lobbied for her release in recent years.Tennessee Gov. B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/cyntoia-brown-released-from-prison-after-serving-15-years-of-life-sentence/Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:04:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/cyntoia-brown-released-from-prison-after-serving-15-years-of-life-sentence/ Publisher Alfred A. Knopf announced that Morrison died Monday night at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Morrison’s family issued a sta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/nobel-laureate-toni-morrison-dead-at-88/Tue, 06 Aug 2019 21:14:15 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/nobel-laureate-toni-morrison-dead-at-88/ The investment marks the bank’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which brings strengthen the communities it serves, bank officials said.
“Through this support of the National Museum, we hope these historical stories and rich culture experiences will continue to inspir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/us-bank-pledges-1m-donation-to-smithsonians-african-american-museum/Tue, 06 Aug 2019 17:11:48 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/us-bank-pledges-1m-donation-to-smithsonians-african-american-museum/ The “Pay It Forward” program, in its fourth year, provides African-American youth with opportunities to celebrate achievements and further their success.
Students in the program gave a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-interns-share-experiences-of-training-at-coca-cola-united/Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:30:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-interns-share-experiences-of-training-at-coca-cola-united/ The officer, Keith Buchanan, who graduated from the police academy in 2012, was relieved of all duties and is likely to face charges of criminal mischief, false reporting and discharging a firearm within the city limits, Chief Patrick Smith said at a news conf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-officer-staged-own-shooting-police-say/Sat, 03 Aug 2019 18:49:43 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-officer-staged-own-shooting-police-say/ The officer, Keith Buchanan, who graduated from the police academy in 2012, was relieved of all duties and is likely to face charges of criminal mischief, false reporting and discharging a firearm within the city limits, Chief Patrick Smith said at a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/stolen-valor-birmingham-officer-staged-own-shooting-police-say/Sat, 03 Aug 2019 16:24:34 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/stolen-valor-birmingham-officer-staged-own-shooting-police-say/ The magazine released its 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America listing in its summer edition. The full list of African American women achievers impacting corporate America can be viewed online at SavoyNetwork.com.
Originally trained as a nurse, Grimes held several leadership positions at UAB Ho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uabs-deborah-grimes-named-one-of-the-most-influential-women-in-corporate-america/Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:43:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uabs-deborah-grimes-named-one-of-the-most-influential-women-in-corporate-america/ “We want parents to know that we are preparing for an exciting experience, positive experiences for all of our scholars as they return,” she said. “We know that they’ve had an eventful summer, but we miss them and…we’re ready to receive them.”
Herring]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-to-know-before-birmingham-schools-open-aug-8/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-to-know-before-birmingham-schools-open-aug-8/ “Kindergarten readiness is not just about learning your letters, numbers and shapes through flashcards,” said Cora Causey, Ph.D., instructor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Education. “There is so much more t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/preparing-your-child-for-kindergarten/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/preparing-your-child-for-kindergarten/ Crowds gathered in Kelly Ingram Park for entertainment that included Birmingham’s Ruben Studdard, neo-soul singer Musiq Soulchild, and rap pioneer duo 8Ball & MJG while others sat in on panel disc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/overcoming-challenges-and-finding-success-in-the-stem-field/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/overcoming-challenges-and-finding-success-in-the-stem-field/ “Birmingham has the best food, we have the best hearts, and most importantly we care about the good of other people in our community,” she said.
All of those elements were on display during a recent launch party for Barnestending, a bartending catering service, that drew more than 100 attendees.
“It really gave us an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/olivia-and-marcus-barnes-deliver-with-full-bar-catering-service/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/olivia-and-marcus-barnes-deliver-with-full-bar-catering-service/ The leadership of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority had about 16,000 registered attendees expected in New Orleans for the public service organization’s 54th National Convention. The weather looked like it could take a turn for the worse. Although Deltas have been to New Orleans since and everything was fine, many remember Hurricane Katrina 14 years ago.
When reports from the Weathe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/leadership-of-delta-sigma-theta-sorority-made-the-right-decision/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/leadership-of-delta-sigma-theta-sorority-made-the-right-decision/ The Blazing Hooks and Needles consists of volunteer crochet and knitting teachers from a wide variety of UAB staff. The group meets on their lunch break every Tuesday at the Ronald McDonald Room in the UAB Women and Infants Center. They work alongside and teach]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/knitting-and-crocheting-group-sparks-joy-comfort-in-rnicu-families-lives/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/knitting-and-crocheting-group-sparks-joy-comfort-in-rnicu-families-lives/ “People often ask me has the Klan settled down in Alabama and oftentimes I tell them ‘no they didn’t’, read that book and I’ll tell you exactly where the Klansmen are,” said Hinton. “They took off the white robe and put on the black robe. They took off the white robe and put on the blue uniform. I am one that is up for truth and if you don’t want to talk trut]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/i-didnt-go-to-prison-i-went-to-death-row-says-wrongly-convicted-anthony-ray-hinton/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/i-didnt-go-to-prison-i-went-to-death-row-says-wrongly-convicted-anthony-ray-hinton/ Our shoulders do a lot of important things you might take for granted. They help you ge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-rotator-cuff-injury/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-rotator-cuff-injury/ Beating the scorching summer heat is something we all strive to achieve. In our region of the country where August is typically the hottest month of the year, it’s important for all of us to practice cooling safety measures.
Implementation of safety cooling measures are even more important for those women who are pregnant because the summer heat is notoriously uncomfortable for pregnant women. These women run the unique risk of overheating which could increase the cha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-beating-the-summer-heat-while-pregnant/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-beating-the-summer-heat-while-pregnant/ “I’m learning a lot about Coca-Cola that I never knew and taking away advice from all of the other HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) students and graduates,” said Williams, “I can say that it is of key importance to networ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/coca-cola-united-pays-it-forward-with-internships-for-hbcu-students/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/coca-cola-united-pays-it-forward-with-internships-for-hbcu-students/ The track brought a white race car to the hospital Friday morning. Patients used paint brushes and markers to decorate the car and sign it.
“This is just something fun for the kids at Children’s of Alabama to be out here and paint the car and just bring a smile to their face,” said Alyson Thompson, Public Rela]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/childrens-of-al-patients-paint-car-from-talladega-superspeedway/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/childrens-of-al-patients-paint-car-from-talladega-superspeedway/ “As a vegan I was worried I wasn’t going to find anything to eat,” said Dixon. “I had a …black bean burger it’s so good…[and] amazing.”
Dixon moved to Birmingham from Maryland 17 months ago and said the festival gave her a chance to interact with the community.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/attendees-on-what-they-thought-of-citys-inaugural-freedom-fest/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/attendees-on-what-they-thought-of-citys-inaugural-freedom-fest/ “We’re excited about the move,” said Principal Bethany Knighten. “I think the students will be excited by the freshness and newness, and I think they’ll be ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-75-years-in-ensley-holy-family-high-school-relocates-to-titusville/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-75-years-in-ensley-holy-family-high-school-relocates-to-titusville/ “Alabama was a key piece of the moonshot in 1969, and the state has potential to contribute to the &ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/3rd-annual-imerge-innovation-event-to-be-held-august-28-at-iron-city/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:28:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/3rd-annual-imerge-innovation-event-to-be-held-august-28-at-iron-city/ Jurnee Coleman died from her injuries at Children’s of Alabama her father wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday. 
On Sunday night, Jurnee was struck in the head by a stray bullet in the Marks Village public housing community in Gate City. Jurnee was taken to Children’s for treatment and remained in critical condition until her death. 
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin offered his condolence]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/4-year-old-girl-shot-in-marks-village-has-died/Thu, 01 Aug 2019 03:06:52 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/4-year-old-girl-shot-in-marks-village-has-died/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.
JONTA AND RUBEN MORRIS
Live: Hoover
Married: July 2, 2011
Met: Ruben and Jonta met]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/remember-the-friendship-formed-between-you-two/Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:18:32 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/remember-the-friendship-formed-between-you-two/ The girl, whose name is Journee, was shot in the head when gunfire outside entered her family’s apartment in the Marks Village housing community on the east side of Birmingham, according to reports. Her condition is u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-leaders-call-for-prayers-town-hall-meetings-after-4-year-old-shot/Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:18:32 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-leaders-call-for-prayers-town-hall-meetings-after-4-year-old-shot/ Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, speaking at a morning press conference, said the shooting is “unacceptable.”
“Often times we want to place blame, we want to say ‘well what is the Housing authority doing, what is the police doing and what is the mayor doing’ and my response to that, after getting some fact]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/4-year-old-birmingham-girl-shot-suspect-in-custody-police-say/Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:31:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/4-year-old-birmingham-girl-shot-suspect-in-custody-police-say/ Click to view slideshow.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/photos-best-of-birmingham-freedom-fest/Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:06:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/photos-best-of-birmingham-freedom-fest/ The festivities began at noon beneath a bright sun that illuminated colorful tents and food trucks that sold goods to the diverse crowd around Kelly Ingram Park. 
The festival offered a balance of entertainment and education. Performers included Birmin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birminghams-inaugural-freedom-fest-entertains-and-empowers/Sun, 28 Jul 2019 16:29:35 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birminghams-inaugural-freedom-fest-entertains-and-empowers/ Having Olympic gold and silver medals would be a crowning achievement for nearly anyone. Two-time medalist Lillie Leatherwood is no exception. But the former track and field star will tell you that being a champion in life isn’t simply a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/olympic-gold-medalist-lillie-leatherwood-helping-others-achieve-in-tuscaloosa/Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:46:22 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/olympic-gold-medalist-lillie-leatherwood-helping-others-achieve-in-tuscaloosa/ The UAB men’s basketball team had their hands full during a game last week that went]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-hoop-stars-visit-maranathan-academy/Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:09:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-hoop-stars-visit-maranathan-academy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kat-files-dancer-model-actress-returns-home-from-ny-to-teach-others/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kat-files-dancer-model-actress-returns-home-from-ny-to-teach-others/ “I was shooting with them for eight days in a row,” said Files, 26, a renowned dancer, model, and actress, who was born and raised in Birmingham and attended the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA). “One of the days, we were on set for more than 14 hours, and Joe Pesci stopped by to speak with us for a minute abo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-actor-joe-pesci-taught-birmingham-native-kat-files-about-movie-sets/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-actor-joe-pesci-taught-birmingham-native-kat-files-about-movie-sets/ The classically trained flutist-turned-smooth-jazz-artist recently hit the number-one spot on the Billboard music charts with her new single “Emerge.” On July 19, Scott released her fourth ja]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kim-scott-from-birmingham-to-top-of-billboard-charts/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kim-scott-from-birmingham-to-top-of-billboard-charts/ Despite living with a rare and very painful nerve condition called peripheral neuropathy, Joseph, or “The King of Violin”, made it all the way to the finals of the top rated talent show.
Joseph will be in Birmingham on August 3, at 7 p.m. in UAB’s Alys Stephens Center’s Jemi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/americas-got-talents-brian-king-joseph-to-support-united-abilities-on-aug-3/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/americas-got-talents-brian-king-joseph-to-support-united-abilities-on-aug-3/ On a recent Saturday evening, the lyrical duo heads to The Nick Rocks on the city’s Southside well before the crowds show up to talk about their musical roots an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/shaheed-and-dj-supreme-from-the-local-stage-to-global-ambition/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/shaheed-and-dj-supreme-from-the-local-stage-to-global-ambition/ “That time was just a blur because it was just a nightmare,” said Williams. “You’re happy that everybody is safe. Still, …all my childhood memories, … all of our vide]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brandy-williams-rebounded-from-hurricane-katrina-to-bring-taste-of-nola-to-birmingham/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brandy-williams-rebounded-from-hurricane-katrina-to-bring-taste-of-nola-to-birmingham/ On Saturday, July 27, the Magic City will welcome Birmingham Freedom Fest — a new music and empowerment festival held in the heart of Birmingham’s Civil Rights District.
“Birmingham is the epicenter of the civil rights movement. Not only do we have a grand history of social justice, it’s up to us to continue the conversation,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birminghams-celebration-of-culture-unity-and-empowerment/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birminghams-celebration-of-culture-unity-and-empowerment/ Here is the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/schedule-of-events-for-birmingham-freedom-fest-on-saturday/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/schedule-of-events-for-birmingham-freedom-fest-on-saturday/ Over the past few weeks, there has been an extensive debate about the merits of the Birmingham Promise Initiative, a new program proposed by Mayor Randall Woodfin. The program launched this summer and is designed to build pathways into quality jobs for Birmingham City School (BCS) students. One of the critically important voices that has been missing from this debate is th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-students-on-the-life-changing-experience-of-the-birmingham-promise/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-students-on-the-life-changing-experience-of-the-birmingham-promise/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bcri-youth-tour-alabama-african-american-heritage-sites/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bcri-youth-tour-alabama-african-american-heritage-sites/ The reason he uses it so often is understandable.
Zow, a former University of Alabama starting quarterback, is the fourth head football coach in four years for Bessemer City.
The Purple Tigers play football in a tough high school region, led by preseason favorite and rival Hueytown High. The Golden Gophers feature a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/former-ua-quarterback-now-bessemer-city-high-head-football-coach/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/former-ua-quarterback-now-bessemer-city-high-head-football-coach/ Last week, The Modern House Coffee Shop hosted a pop-up shop event at 602 19th Street in downtown Ensley.  Officially opening this fall, the community-focused coffee house is the brainchild of founder Troy Whetstone.
“The coffee shop isn’t just about lattes and mochas. The shop will hire people experiencing homelessness to work full-time for a livable wage,” according]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-the-modern-coffee-shop-coming-to-ensley/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-the-modern-coffee-shop-coming-to-ensley/ You cannot live without your liver. It has many vital jobs: It breaks down and stores many of the nutrients absorbed from the intestine; it makes so]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-how-alcohol-affects-the-liver/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-how-alcohol-affects-the-liver/ Summer is the time of year individuals, as well as families, like to take advantage of the outdoors, school closures and have fun! With temperatures in the mid-90s coupled with a heat index in triple digits it is important to identify ways to have fun while staying hydrated and cool. We’ve discussed in earlier articles some cooling and fun outdoor water activities many participate in during this time of year such as snorkeling, swimming and boating. Well, suppose your]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-inexpensive-ways-to-have-fun-and-stay-cool-this-summer/Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-inexpensive-ways-to-have-fun-and-stay-cool-this-summer/ Anthony and Pauline Long for You Had Me At Hello for the The Birmingham Times (T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/when-we-became-one-we-became-one-in-everything-finances-and-all/Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:09:49 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/when-we-became-one-we-became-one-in-everything-finances-and-all/ More than two months after Mayor Randall Woodfin presented his fiscal 2020 budget and three weeks after the fiscal year began July 1, the Birmingham City Council voted to approve the mayor’s $451 million operating budget. 
The council voted 7-1 to approve the operating budget and capital budget with Councilor Steven Hoyt as the dissenting vote. Councilor John Hilliard was absent. 
The $451 million operating budget represents the Woodfin a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-approves-mayors-451m-budget-for-fy20/Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:09:49 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-approves-mayors-451m-budget-for-fy20/ Neville’s manager, Kent Sorrell, said Neville died at his home.“Art ‘Poppa Funk’ Neville passed away peacefully this morning at home with his adoring wife,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/art-neville-new-orleans-funk-legend-dead-at-81/Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:06:51 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/art-neville-new-orleans-funk-legend-dead-at-81/ During her inauguration ceremony in Chicago, Dr. Harris said she plans to implement effective strategies to improve healthcare education and training, combat the crisis surrounding chronic diseases, and eliminate barriers to quality patient care.
She also promised to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-patrice-harris-sworn-in-as-american-medical-associations-first-black-female-president/Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:50:25 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-patrice-harris-sworn-in-as-american-medical-associations-first-black-female-president/ Commissioner Charles McClelland said the conference and city of Birmingham have an agreement to play hoops title games in the Magic City the next five years.
“Although the deal has not been signed for basketba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/swac-bringing-basketball-championship-to-birmingham/Sat, 20 Jul 2019 08:20:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/swac-bringing-basketball-championship-to-birmingham/ Chef Andrea “Dre” Foster, owner of The Preservery Birmingham in Five Points South, will be opening her “elevated soul food restaurant with an international twist” on Sunday, July 21 beginning at 11 a.m.
A ribbon cutting is planned with the Five Points Alliance at the 2005 11th Avenue South location on Thursday, July 25. 
Originally from California, Foster has lived in Birmingham since 2007.
“This is home,” she t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-preservery-elevated-soul-food-restaurant-opens-july-21/Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:53:07 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-preservery-elevated-soul-food-restaurant-opens-july-21/ Knight will become the first female president of Miles College and the 15th President in the school’s history. She will begin her duties Sept. 1, immediately on the departure of French.
Knigh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bobbie-knight-named-interim-president-at-miles-college/Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bobbie-knight-named-interim-president-at-miles-college/ Knight will become the first female president of Miles College and the 15th President in the school’s history. She will begin her duties Sept. 1, immediately on the departure of French.
Knigh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bobbie-knight-named-interim-president-at-miles/Fri, 19 Jul 2019 06:25:49 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bobbie-knight-named-interim-president-at-miles/ “I felt like, ‘I can’t take this anymore. I don’t know what to do,” recalled Groom, whose mother has been in and out of jail throughout Groom’s entire life.
“She’ll go for like two years and come home,” said Groom, 20, who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jayla-groom-penned-book-after-seeing-her-moms-wanted-mugshot-on-crimestoppers/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jayla-groom-penned-book-after-seeing-her-moms-wanted-mugshot-on-crimestoppers/ Dee wanted her child and other girls of color to know that they may be different, but they’re still beautiful. Because Aubrey was in a diverse environment, Dee felt it was important to write their]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mother-and-7-year-old-daughter-encourage-girls-to-see-beauty-not-differences/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mother-and-7-year-old-daughter-encourage-girls-to-see-beauty-not-differences/ Saadiq acknowledges that he didn’t leave the institution under the best circumstances; he calls it a “scholarship situation.” Nonetheless, he’s used that situation to help himself and help others.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/khalil-saadiq-wrote-book-that-he-says-will-read-you/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/khalil-saadiq-wrote-book-that-he-says-will-read-you/ At the time, Neena Speer felt that going through law school was the worst hand she could have been dealt.
“I almost flunked out,” she said. “I went from honors student … to barely getting a 3.0 [grade point average]. … It just messed with my psyche. … Then I got]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/neena-speers-first-year-in-law-school-made-her-better-attorney-and-an-author/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/neena-speers-first-year-in-law-school-made-her-better-attorney-and-an-author/ Taria Jackson is adamant about two things: Don’t treat her any differently than you would anyone else and equality for all.
“I tell people all of the time, ‘just because I cannot walk, d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/taria-jackson-miss-wheelchair-alabama-champions-equality-for-all/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/taria-jackson-miss-wheelchair-alabama-champions-equality-for-all/ “I was coming home from work one day, and a group of teenage boys started mooing at me as I crossed the parking lot,” she said. “It hurt my feelings so badly that I went inside and started crying, wondering if I looked that disgusting.”
Harris had reached her heaviest after finishing her senior year at West End High Sc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tamika-harris-lost-more-than-100-pounds-gained-confidence-to-open-her-own-gym/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tamika-harris-lost-more-than-100-pounds-gained-confidence-to-open-her-own-gym/ “The law of nature says, ‘What’s mine is mine, so I’ll keep it,’” explained Kimani. “The law of greed says, ‘What’s yours is mine, so I want it.’ The law of love says, &lsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-employee-morris-kimani-honored-with-banks-better-life-award/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-employee-morris-kimani-honored-with-banks-better-life-award/ The announcement came on July 6 at “She. Is. Ready.”, an event hosted by Bronze Valley. Designed to connect tech investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders for conversations about potential business opportunities, the event has been held for the past two years in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bronze-valley-invests-in-four-startups/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bronze-valley-invests-in-four-startups/ The NBNA’s mission is “to serve as the voice for black nurses and diverse populations ensuring equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities and improving health.”
“I a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uabs-martha-dawson-elected-as-president-of-national-black-nurses-association/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:54:26 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uabs-martha-dawson-elected-as-president-of-national-black-nurses-association/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-youthserve-creates-volunteerism-among-teens/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:54:26 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-youthserve-creates-volunteerism-among-teens/ Falls and fractures in the elderly are among the leading causes of disability and can lead to death for some. In addition to potentially losing their independence, seniors 65 years old and up have a 25 percent chance of dying within six months to a year if they fall and break a hip. According t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-falls-and-fractures-in-the-elderly/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:54:26 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-falls-and-fractures-in-the-elderly/ Another activity many enjoy during the dog days of summer is boating. Sailing on the lake, gulf or ocean can be a fun recreational activity, but staying safe on the water is important. In 2017, the U.S. Coast Guard reported 4,291 boating incidents which resulted in 658 fatalities, 2,629 injuries and approximately $46 million in property damage. So, whether it’s riding on a motorized or non-motorized boat, following essential safety boating rules are important.The firs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-all-hands-on-deck-boating-safety/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:54:26 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-all-hands-on-deck-boating-safety/ The announcement came on July 6 at “She. Is. Ready.”, an event hosted by Bronze Valley. Designed to connect tech investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders for conversations about potential business opportunities, the event has been held for the past two years in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bronze-valley-invests-in-four-start-ups/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:54:26 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bronze-valley-invests-in-four-start-ups/ Live: Huffman 
Married: July 6, 1991
Met: Jewe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/honest-line-of-communication-and-always-put-god-first/Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:04:52 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/honest-line-of-communication-and-always-put-god-first/ Mayor Randall Woodfin said Tuesday he wanted to put out “factual” information regarding the Birmingham Promise Education Initiative, launched earlier this summer, where 20 Birmingham City Schools (BCS) students and recent graduates get work-based learning experiences with area companies.
“As we roll something new out, I believe it’s important that factual information is put out there . . . the city of Birmingham has the 16th large]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/amid-criticism-woodfin-offers-facts-about-pilot-education-program/Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:04:52 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/amid-criticism-woodfin-offers-facts-about-pilot-education-program/ U.S. District Judge Karon O. Bowdre also ordered Watkins to pay about $14 million in restitution.
Prosecutors had sought a prison sentence of 17½ years for Watkins and 6½ years for his son, Donald Watkins Jr. Both were convicted on fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/donald-watkins-sr-sentenced-to-5-years-for-scamming-barkley-others/Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:29:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/donald-watkins-sr-sentenced-to-5-years-for-scamming-barkley-others/ Researchers are looking for individuals 18 years of age who have either just received their driver’s lic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/distracted-driving-study-enrolling-teens-to-participate-in-simulation/Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:16:21 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/distracted-driving-study-enrolling-teens-to-participate-in-simulation/ The Virginia Beach Police Department said in a news release that a man was hit by a vehicle around 10 p.m. ET on Sunday at an intersection west of downtown Virginia Beach and pronounced dead at the scene.
Police later identified the victim as Whitaker, who won world titles in four divisions during his career and also ea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hall-of-fame-boxer-pernell-sweet-pea-whitaker-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle/Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:52:37 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hall-of-fame-boxer-pernell-sweet-pea-whitaker-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle/ BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A 75-year-old Louisiana woman who founded an African American history museum was discovered dead in the trunk of a car, and police said Saturday that investigators were working diligently to find those responsible.
Baton Rouge police Sgt. L’Jean McKneely said investigators were still waiting for a coroner to determine a cause of death for Sadie Roberts-Joseph after her body was found Friday afternoon.
The Advocate reported Roberts-Joseph]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sadie-roberts-joseph-founder-of-african-american-museum-found-dead-in-car-trunk/Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:15:07 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sadie-roberts-joseph-founder-of-african-american-museum-found-dead-in-car-trunk/ Alabama NewsCenter Click to view slideshow.
DC Blox has opened its flagship hub data center in Birmingham, the first of what could become a $785 million investment in infrastructure seen as key to the city and state’s growth in the technology-based economy.
Thursday, DC Blox held the grand opening of the first phase of its Alabama headquarters with 13,000 square feet of office space and 18,000 square feet of data center space. The company said growth plans could a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dc-blox-birmingham-opens-flagship-data-center-in-titusville/Sat, 13 Jul 2019 08:38:32 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dc-blox-birmingham-opens-flagship-data-center-in-titusville/ The Birmingham Times
  Ritina Bailey of Bessemer has been a fan of the Birmingham Zoo for so long that she couldn’t wait for her daughter to have the same fun experiences. Bailey, 40, remembers visiting the zoo both as a little girl and while pregnant with her daughter, Rhylynne Fuller. 
“I’ve been bringing her since she was about 9 months old. … Sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-the-birmingham-zoo-and-its-must-see-attractions/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 11:01:41 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-the-birmingham-zoo-and-its-must-see-attractions/ I read recently about two young newly-graduated Israeli water engineers, Selda Edris and Mayes Morad, who went to a rural community in Uganda and gave the gift of life, i.e. the gift of clean and safe water. Their love and their gift will possibly culminate in the saving of hundreds of lives in that rural community. 
The article goes on to describe the pure delight expressed by the joyful children when for the first time, t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uganda-native-reflects-on-israel-bringing-safe-water-tech-to-remote-villages/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uganda-native-reflects-on-israel-bringing-safe-water-tech-to-remote-villages/ Magras, currently senior vice president, program and operations with YWCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee, succeeds Yolanda Sullivan, who retired as CEO late last year. 
“For her entire career, LaRhonda has been an advocate for women and children, and her commitment to eliminating rac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ywca-central-alabama-selects-industry-vet-as-new-ceo/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:47:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ywca-central-alabama-selects-industry-vet-as-new-ceo/ The Birmingham Times  
The Birmingham Zoo is the largest in Alabama and averages about 600,000 visitors annually. Here’s what some had to say: 
Lawonda Jackson, Columbus, Miss. 
“[My two children and I] love coming out and looking at the different animals, the exotic animals, … everything. I love this zoo, particularly because it features a litt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-birmingham-zoo-attracts-about-600000-annually-what-some-had-to-say/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:47:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-birmingham-zoo-attracts-about-600000-annually-what-some-had-to-say/ Stress is defined as a nonspecific res]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/stress-management-health-event-july-13-at-the-downtown-public-library/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:47:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/stress-management-health-event-july-13-at-the-downtown-public-library/ The Birmingham Times  Building plans for the Birmingham Zoo are ongoing, according to Roger Torbert, Vice President of Education. 
In June, the zoo held a ribbon cutting and grand opening of the New Arrival Experience and Welcome Plaza, which includes the Hugh Kaul Plaza, a first-aid station, administrative offices, rental space, a larger gift shop, a new membership office, and the Altec/Styslinger Learning Center. 
&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ongoing-building-plans-at-the-birmingham-zoo-include-these/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:47:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ongoing-building-plans-at-the-birmingham-zoo-include-these/ The Birmingham TimesAt one time, most animals came to the zoo from the wild, but now that’s rare, said Roger Torbert, Birmingham Zoo Vice President of Education, who added that many come from other zoos or are rescue animals. 
Late last month, the Birmingham Zoo received two new elephants from San Diego: a 9–year-old named Ingadze — nicknamed Gadze —]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-zoo-officials-ensure-that-the-animals-remain-protected/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:47:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-zoo-officials-ensure-that-the-animals-remain-protected/ According to Vulcan Park and Museum’s “A Place of Our Own” Exhibit, in the early 1900’s over 30 percent of the black businesses in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-urban-impact-brings-community-development-to-the-main-st/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:47:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-urban-impact-brings-community-development-to-the-main-st/ The Birmingham TimesConservation is a huge part of the Birmingham Zoo’s mission.
“We’re working to let people know that zoos really work to save species in the natural world, all around the world,” said Roger Torbert, Birmingham Zoo Vice President of Education.
Global Connections
One Birmingham Zoo initiative involves working with a conservation group based in Bullowa, Zimbabwe, through the Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage, a collaboration that features thr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/conservation-an-important-part-of-the-zoos-mission/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:47:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/conservation-an-important-part-of-the-zoos-mission/ By Erica Wright 
The Birmingham Times  The nonprofit ClasTran coordinates specialized transportation, also known as paratransit, services in Jefferson, Shelby, and Walker counties. It provides subsidized rides for people who are 60 and older and eligible for paratransit under the American with Disabilities Act. ClasTran also provides unsubsidized rides for people who do not meet the criteria mentioned but travel on a space-available basis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/clastran-turns-around-being-steered-in-the-right-direction/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:47:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/clastran-turns-around-being-steered-in-the-right-direction/ The Birmingham Times  
Advocacy has been a part of every job Bacarra Mauldin has worked—and it’s an important part of her role as executive director of ClasTran. 
“My mother was a coordinator at North Birmingham Community School, and she didn’t believe in babysitters, so she would take me to community meetings all the time,” said Mauldin. “I think that helped define who I am]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bacarra-mauldin-the-advocacy-of-clastrans-executive-director/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:47:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bacarra-mauldin-the-advocacy-of-clastrans-executive-director/ For The Birmingham TimesAsthetik, a new creative studio on the north side of Birmingham’s downtown district, held its grand opening on June 29 and drew more than 125 attendees, many of whom were creatives and millennials. 
The 1,700 square-foot studio, located at 212 24th St N., is a modern flex space that houses a photo studio, exposed brick, floor-to-ceiling windows, and 16-foot ceilings, is owned by Dontez and Jamie Heard. 
&ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/asthetik-new-studio-hosts-grand-opening-for-creatives-and-millennials/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:47:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/asthetik-new-studio-hosts-grand-opening-for-creatives-and-millennials/ Last week’s article quoted different statistics about swimming pool injuries and deaths while offering safety tips to help prevent these types of unfortunate occurrences, especially for younger children. This week let&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/best-summer-safety-measures-for-swimming-and-children/Thu, 11 Jul 2019 06:16:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/best-summer-safety-measures-for-swimming-and-children/ The Birmingham Times
TeAndria Ellis remembers when her brother was killed seven years ago at the age of 22. The teens who killed him were ages 15 and 16.
“One thing my mother said to one of the guys’ moms as they were being sentenced…was that neither one of us win,” Ellis said, “So, with that in mind we want to help as many parents as possible with alleviating the potential hurt they will experience due to violent crimes in the city of Birmingham.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/these-groups-received-107k-from-city-to-help-with-violence-reduction/Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:31:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/these-groups-received-107k-from-city-to-help-with-violence-reduction/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations to Erica Wright ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.
VIVIAN AND CEASEAR ‘GUS’ WALKER SR.  
Live: Chelsea
Married: A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/we-still-date-on-the-weekends-and-we-go-to-our-special-spot/Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/we-still-date-on-the-weekends-and-we-go-to-our-special-spot/ Thanks to a Louisiana law from the 1960s, New Orleans has reaped just nine cents for every dollar the city generated in hospitality taxes, according to the state’s budget. With the perennial tourist destination expected to generate almost $200 million in hospitality tax revenue this year a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-women-mayors-a-rising-force-in-major-american-cities/Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:06:43 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-women-mayors-a-rising-force-in-major-american-cities/ The 69-year-old music legend made the announcement after performing “Superstition” at the end of a packed British Summer Time concert in London’s Hyde Park.
He said he was speaking out to quell rumors and sought to reassure fans that he would be okay.
“I’m going to b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/stevie-wonder-says-hes-getting-a-kidney-transplant-in-the-fall/Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:33:30 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/stevie-wonder-says-hes-getting-a-kidney-transplant-in-the-fall/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/citys-young-basketball-talent-on-display-at-skills-clinic/Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:33:30 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/citys-young-basketball-talent-on-display-at-skills-clinic/ “This is not a sad day, it’s an exciting time,” said Hiram E. Jackson, chief exec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/chicago-defender-newspaper-moves-to-digital-only-will-cease-print-publications/Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:33:30 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/chicago-defender-newspaper-moves-to-digital-only-will-cease-print-publications/ To understand how to keep your elderly loved ones safe, whether in your care or in the care of others, Patricia Speck, DNSc, a board-certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in forensic nursing, family and sexual violence at the University of Alabama at Birmingham&nbs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-to-spot-signs-of-report-elder-abuse/Sat, 06 Jul 2019 15:11:18 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-to-spot-signs-of-report-elder-abuse/ Former employees of the company took to Twitter last week using the hashtag #EbonyOwes to air out their frustrations with the company, as it has fired all of its employees with little to no notice.
According to USA Today, members of Ebony magazine’s digital team say they’ve been fired and haven’t received their final paychecks in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ebony-jet-magazines-fire-remainder-of-staff-may-close-for-good/Fri, 05 Jul 2019 16:18:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ebony-jet-magazines-fire-remainder-of-staff-may-close-for-good/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/urban-impact-kicks-off-historic-revitalization-in-4th-ave-business-district/Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:14:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/urban-impact-kicks-off-historic-revitalization-in-4th-ave-business-district/ “Something I learned in college that I also try to practice with my business now is to fill a void,” she said. “Nobody was on the radio [at Howard] in the morning, … and I was like, ‘Why aren’t we starting out in the morning with someth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/say-yes-to-yolaine-josephs-enhancing-skincare-line/Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:14:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/say-yes-to-yolaine-josephs-enhancing-skincare-line/ Attorney Ronnie Rice delivers keynote address during 100 Black Men Mentoring Awards ceremony. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)
The 100 Black Men of Metro Birmingham earlier this year held its first annual mentoring awards program, honoring nine students—and that’s only the beginning, said Ronnie Rice, an attorney and president of the organization.
Rice, who works with Alexander Shunnarah I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-mentors-who-lead-by-example/Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:14:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-mentors-who-lead-by-example/ Fire station renovations, new sidewalks and millions in street repairs on are the way to the city of Fairfield through ongoing partnerships with Jefferson County, according to the office of Commission President Pro-tem Lashunda Scales.
Scales, whose district includes Fairfield, on Monday, delivered a status report to Mayor Eddie Penny and the Fairfield City Council.
“It is essential that residents and city leaders of know that they are not f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-delivers-assistance-to-city-of-fairfield/Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:14:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-delivers-assistance-to-city-of-fairfield/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-mentoring-programs-make-difference-for-young-adults-in-birmingham/Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:14:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-mentoring-programs-make-difference-for-young-adults-in-birmingham/ The Birmingham Zoo last week introduced one of its newest improvements]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/grand-entrance-for-the-birmingham-zoo/Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:14:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/grand-entrance-for-the-birmingham-zoo/ Being surrounded by influential men made Eddie Bradford want to be an influential man.
He learned from older men—a wise cousin; local attorneys and businessmen—and those interactions showed him what a mentoring program should look like, so he established his own. Bradford is not competing wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/eddie-bradford-building-bridges-for-a-better-future/Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:14:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/eddie-bradford-building-bridges-for-a-better-future/ “I’ve had some mentees, and the first thing they do ask for money, ask you to help them with this or that,” Morris said. “They don’t understand the purpose of the mentor program. But Micah, he’s one of these kids that tries to live by the book. Occasionally, kids are going to get off track, but]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dannon-project-develops-mentors-and-mentees/Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:14:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dannon-project-develops-mentors-and-mentees/ The council voted unanimously to pass the ordinance which will halt the issuance of business licenses for six months. However, the ordinance leaves room for an additional three month moratorium if the council needs more time to evaluate current zoning.
The ordinance, which goes into effect immediately, does not affect existing faciliti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-passes-moratorium-on-new-self-storage-facilities/Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:14:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-passes-moratorium-on-new-self-storage-facilities/ The Alabama projects were among 30 across the nation claiming the magazine’s 2019 Corporate Impact/Community Impact (CiCi) Awards.
“Great companies from around the world recognize that Alabama is the ideal destination to carry out their growth plans because of the man]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bessemers-amazon-fulfillment-center-wins-economic-impact-award/Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:14:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bessemers-amazon-fulfillment-center-wins-economic-impact-award/ Marshae Jones was arrested last week after a grand jury concluded she intentionally caused the death of her fetus by initiating a fight, knowing she was pregnant.
Jones was five months pregnant when 23-year-old Ebony Jemison shot her in the stomach during a December argument over the fet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/no-prosecution-for-alabama-woman-who-was-shot-lost-fetus/Wed, 03 Jul 2019 22:51:45 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/no-prosecution-for-alabama-woman-who-was-shot-lost-fetus/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.BAYON AND DERRICK MCKENZIE
Live: Chalkville
Married: July 1, 1989
Met: Derrick and B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/let-husbands-know-they-are-wanted-stroke-their-egos/Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:54:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/let-husbands-know-they-are-wanted-stroke-their-egos/ A number of civil rights and women groups gathered in Bessemer Tuesday to express outrage at the indictment of a Pleasant Grove, Ala. woman whose unborn child was killed in a shooting.
“Where is the justice in the system where you get shot, you lose your child and…the person who shot you is free and you’re the one that&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/civil-rights-groups-supporters-gather-for-marshae-jones/Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:54:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/civil-rights-groups-supporters-gather-for-marshae-jones/ Alabama Sen. Doug Jones and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin along with family members of A.G. Gaston, unveil an street designation in his honor. (Erica Wright Photos, The Birmingham Times)
Rochelle Malone remembers the times she went fishing with her great-grandfather, Birmingham business mogul, Dr. Arthur George Gaston. 
“He would always send me to the other end of the lake because I was a little chatterbox and I didn’t understand that fishi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-celebrates-65th-anniversary-of-famed-ag-gaston-motel/Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:45:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-celebrates-65th-anniversary-of-famed-ag-gaston-motel/ The Times won first place for Best Layout and Design, Kacy Sesser-Dorne, designer; first place for Best Feature Story for “Survivor Sisters” written by staff reporter Erica Wright and second place for Best News Story for “The Life of Emantic Bradford Jr.” by staff reporter Ameera]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-times-captures-national-awards-for-journalism/Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:45:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-times-captures-national-awards-for-journalism/ Marshae Jones was five months pregnant when 23-year-old Ebony Jemison shot her in the stomach during a December altercation over the fetus’s father, authorities said.
Last week, Jemison was initially charged with manslaughter, but a Jefferson County grand jury declined to indict her after police said an investigati]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/attorney-to-file-motion-to-dismiss-charges-against-ala-woman-whose-unborn-child-died-in-shooting/Mon, 01 Jul 2019 15:58:52 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/attorney-to-file-motion-to-dismiss-charges-against-ala-woman-whose-unborn-child-died-in-shooting/ “I’m happy to see the landscape of Urban Adult Contemporary morning radio continue to expand with Rickey, and I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rickey-smiley-to-take-over-tom-joyner-morning-show/Sat, 29 Jun 2019 08:22:30 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rickey-smiley-to-take-over-tom-joyner-morning-show/ “For many, the goal is to own a home and saving up for a down payment is the biggest barrier for anyone to buy a home,” said Richard Winter, the vice president and Area Lending Manager for Bank of America’s Baltimore region.
The banking giant has committed to removing that barrier with th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bank-of-america-launches-5-billion-home-loan-assistance-program/Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:26:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bank-of-america-launches-5-billion-home-loan-assistance-program/ While the Grammy-nominated songwriter still wants to make you groove to the bass line of a song, he also wants you to hear the message of positivity and hope on his latest album “This HILL.”
“My craft is inspiration,” 41-year-old Garrett said on a recent Friday night in June before taking the stage for his album-release party. “I call my music inspirational soul.”
The title son]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alvin-garrett-grammy-nominated-artist-inspires-with-music-for-the-soul/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alvin-garrett-grammy-nominated-artist-inspires-with-music-for-the-soul/ In 2004, he emerged on the music scene as a rapper on local indie label Amabala (Alabama spelled backward) Records. Eventually, he realized he could get more opportunities with the label as a singer and later as an engineer.
“I always knew I could hold a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brian-b-flat-cook-ramsay-high-grad-goes-full-force-as-mainstream-producer/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brian-b-flat-cook-ramsay-high-grad-goes-full-force-as-mainstream-producer/ “I make music with the hopes that it will bridge the gap [for music makers] of yesterday’s and today’s generations,” he said. “Coming from Alabaster as an independent artist, I know there are only so many channels and resources presented to get your music to the masses.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-druex-kaine-uses-music-to-bridge-the-generational-gap/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-druex-kaine-uses-music-to-bridge-the-generational-gap/ “I’ve never really had a big team, but I’m always the visionary among the people around me,” said the singer and songwriter. “I [handle] my own public relations. I’m my own manager and financial advisor. The one thing I’m try]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rocquelle-rocki-mckeithen-miles-college-grad-on-the-upswing/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rocquelle-rocki-mckeithen-miles-college-grad-on-the-upswing/ “I like timeless music,” said Tellis, 39. “A song like ‘Can We Talk’ by Tevin Campbell; … [music by artists] like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Patti Labelle; [a classic like ‘Before I Let Go’] by Frankie Beverly and Maze, … which Beyoncé just redid—records like that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/artist-nadia-tellis-is-the-cover-girl-in-music-and-fashion/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/artist-nadia-tellis-is-the-cover-girl-in-music-and-fashion/ Even though she’s a classically trained keyboardist and percussionist and a formally trained jazz and opera vocalist, Ensley native Ashley Sankey wanted more.
“I taught myself the guitar,” she said. “I am also a master vocalist in soul and gospel music. My music often falls under the genre of soul music.”
Sankey, 32, said she is pursuing her career as an independent artist because so many have counted African A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ensley-native-ashley-sankey-self-taught-musician/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ensley-native-ashley-sankey-self-taught-musician/ “I’m a totally different person than I was in high school,” the Minor High School grad said.
Back then, Jackson was a bookworm, a strong academic student who was more likely known as a running back on the Tenacious Tigers football team. A decade and a half after graduation, his playing field is not the gridiron but inste]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jamel-lajuan-filmmaker-sheds-light-on-the-rise-of-citys-first-black-mayor/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jamel-lajuan-filmmaker-sheds-light-on-the-rise-of-citys-first-black-mayor/ “I’m a totally different person than I was in high school,” the Minor High School grad said.
Back then, Jackson was a bookworm, a strong academic student who was more likely known as a running back on the Tenacious Tigers football team. A decade and a half after graduation, his playing field is not the gridiron but instead the silver screen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jamel-jackson-filmmaker-sheds-light-on-the-rise-of-citys-first-black-mayor/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jamel-jackson-filmmaker-sheds-light-on-the-rise-of-citys-first-black-mayor/ The celebration will begin at 9 a.m. in the courtyard of the landmark site.
“The A.G. Gaston Motel represents Mr. Gaston’s entrepreneurial excellence and where history happened,’’ said Woodfin. “Many people visiting the motel, put their lives on the line for civil a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-and-state-officials-to-commemorate-65th-anniversary-of-ag-gaston-motel-july-1/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-and-state-officials-to-commemorate-65th-anniversary-of-ag-gaston-motel-july-1/ The $750,000 project will include 10 individual T-hangars with large opening doors to accommodate Cirrus aircraft. Construction of the enclosed hangers will start immediately and is expected to be completed by December, said Tim Wasyluka, airport manager.
City officials hailed th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bessemer-breaks-ground-on-750k-airport-expansion-project/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bessemer-breaks-ground-on-750k-airport-expansion-project/ Diversity and inclusion advancement is a priority for Regions as it works toward building the best team, one of the bank&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-joins-coalition-to-advance-diversity-in-the-workplace/Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-joins-coalition-to-advance-diversity-in-the-workplace/ Live: Pleasant Grove 
Married: July 30, 1989
Met:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/having-your-best-friend-as-the-love-of-your-life-is-the-life/Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:13:30 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/having-your-best-friend-as-the-love-of-your-life-is-the-life/ The council will hold a public hearing during next week’s July 2 meeting at City Hall to discuss a temporary moratorium on new self-storage facilities opening downtown. If approved, the m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-to-consider-halt-on-self-storage-facilities-downtown/Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:13:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-to-consider-halt-on-self-storage-facilities-downtown/ Friend was 99 years old.
“My dad was my hero. He was always there for me and at the end I wanted to be there for him,” Crumlich told The Desert Sun. “He passed with family and dear friends surroundin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/one-of-the-last-surviving-tuskegee-airmen-lt-col-robert-friend-dead-at-99/Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:10:12 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/one-of-the-last-surviving-tuskegee-airmen-lt-col-robert-friend-dead-at-99/ Bolden said he was released from prison 11 years ago and has been making a living as a barber, but said he needed more.
However, there are challenges when a person with a background applies for jobs, he said.
“Instead of just going in, you know you go in and you fill out your application people search your background and it’s a different story,&rd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ex-offenders-get-fresh-start-at-second-chances-hiring-fair/Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:06:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ex-offenders-get-fresh-start-at-second-chances-hiring-fair/ ____ 1 of 11 Yara Shahidi, left, presents the best new artist award to Lil Baby at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Ella Mai poses in the press room with the viewers' choice award for "Trip" at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bet-awards-2019-winners-the-complete-list/Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:06:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bet-awards-2019-winners-the-complete-list/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-not-national-guard-will-address-crime-chief-says/Sat, 22 Jun 2019 08:43:15 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-not-national-guard-will-address-crime-chief-says/ The statement reads:“Birmingham City Schools is deeply saddened to confirm Alicia Williams, a ninth-grade English teacher at Huffman High School, recently passed away in the Dominican Republic. Ms. Williams recently completed her third year at Huffman. Our hearts go out to her family during this tragic situation, and she will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/huffman-high-school-teacher-dies-in-the-dominican-republic/Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:08:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/huffman-high-school-teacher-dies-in-the-dominican-republic/ Marie Lusain-Daniels, owner of Canvas Event Center and Petal Pushers Florals and Rentals, LLC, was among more than 400 local businesses at the Birmingham CrossPlex Wednesday for the kickoff of the World of Opportunity program for the World Games 2021 Birmingham.
The program is a supplier diversity initiative which aims to connect certified, diverse Birmingham businesses to compete for opportunities with the World Games.
“I got exposure for both of the bu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/world-of-opportunity-for-local-businesses-at-world-games-2021/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:26:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/world-of-opportunity-for-local-businesses-at-world-games-2021/ the Gulf schooner Clotilda were identified and verified near Mobile after months of assessment, a statement by the Alabama Historical Commission said. |
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MOBILE, Ala.—The discovery of the Clotilda slave ship last month]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-spectacular-find-of-the-clotilda-and-whats-next/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:26:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-spectacular-find-of-the-clotilda-and-whats-next/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-historic-africatown-with-descendants-of-slave-ship-clotilda/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:26:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-historic-africatown-with-descendants-of-slave-ship-clotilda/ Hendricks wanted to not only try something different but also do something she believes in: “Diversify yourself, stay fresh, and make sure you sharpen your t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-daagye-hendricks-serves-community-city-schools-and-uab/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:26:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-daagye-hendricks-serves-community-city-schools-and-uab/ They are itchy, annoying, and can even determine if you go outside at all, or if you do, for how long. For the overwhelming majority of us, that is the extent of what we know about mosquitos. Well, that’s about to change.
Let me begin by letting you know that there are many types of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-how-mosquitoes-make-life-miserable/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:26:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-how-mosquitoes-make-life-miserable/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-part-iii-measles-your-child-and-your-summer-plans/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:26:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-part-iii-measles-your-child-and-your-summer-plans/ Dalvin McCollum, a rising fifth grader at Avondale Elementary School, didn’t have to think long about what to do when asked to design a project based on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/book-set-in-civil-rights-era-inspires-local-artist-10/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:26:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/book-set-in-civil-rights-era-inspires-local-artist-10/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birminghams-perspective-on-religious-divides/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:26:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birminghams-perspective-on-religious-divides/ Angelia Strode had the first of her three heart attacks in 2008—and she didn’t know it was a heart attack.
She recalled, “I was preparing a meal and feeling good, but my left arm was hur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/angelia-strode-survived-3-heart-attacks-before-turning-50/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:26:33 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/angelia-strode-survived-3-heart-attacks-before-turning-50/ George T. French, Jr., will step down as president of Miles College to become the president of Clark Atlanta University (CAU).
The Board of Trustees at CAU made the announcement in a press release on Wednesday.
French has served as president of Miles College since 2006.
“I am thankful and blessed to have the opportunity to lead another great institution and serve as the fifth president of Clark Atlanta University,” said French in a statement released by the univers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/george-t-french-jr-steps-down-at-miles-to-lead-clark-atlanta-u/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 02:16:21 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/george-t-french-jr-steps-down-at-miles-to-lead-clark-atlanta-u/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.
ANKREHAH “KRE” AND JAY JOHNSON
Live: Trussville
Married: September 1, 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/no-one-forgives-your-partner-the-way-that-you-do/Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:04:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/no-one-forgives-your-partner-the-way-that-you-do/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/councilor-hoyt-calls-for-national-guard-to-address-crime-in-the-city/Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:04:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/councilor-hoyt-calls-for-national-guard-to-address-crime-in-the-city/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-commemorates-juneteenth/Tue, 18 Jun 2019 17:15:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-commemorates-juneteenth/ A group of Birmingham area professionals gathered Saturday at the downtown Central Library to announce the launch of a male mentoring program that will begin in September.
The “Real Men Talk” afterschool male mentoring program is billed as forum for male professionals, youth organizations and church groups that will partner with the libr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/real-men-talk-mentoring-program-to-launch-at-bpl-in-sept/Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:23:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/real-men-talk-mentoring-program-to-launch-at-bpl-in-sept/ Rickia Smith, Birmingham resident, and her 7-year-old son, Zion, were at Legion Field Friday evening along with more than a thousand who streamed in throughout the evening for the inaugural “Peace in the Park” i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/peace-in-the-park-kick-off-welcomed-by-birmingham-residents/Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:23:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/peace-in-the-park-kick-off-welcomed-by-birmingham-residents/ The platform’s lead investor is Stripe. Other investors include Nas, Jeffrey Ka]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/will-smith-invests-in-app-that-helps-teens-with-financial-literacy/Sun, 16 Jun 2019 16:49:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/will-smith-invests-in-app-that-helps-teens-with-financial-literacy/ The Birmingham chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) recently awarded five students scholarships to further their studies.
The mission of the organization is to provide energy professionals, executives, entrepreneurs and students a pathway to learn more about the energy industry through education, mentoring, community service and business networking.
Phillip Coffey, Market Speciali]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-students-awarded-scholarships-to-fuel-their-studies-in-technical-fields/Sat, 15 Jun 2019 15:52:46 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-students-awarded-scholarships-to-fuel-their-studies-in-technical-fields/ The program helps connect certified, diverse businesses to compete for opportunities with The World Games 2021
The kickoff will feature Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin; DJ Mackovets, CEO of The World Games 2021; Jonathan Porter, Chairman of The World Games 2021; Marcus Lundy, Co-Chair, World of Opportunity program and Glenda Thomas, Co-Chair, World of Opportun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/world-of-opportunity-kickoff-set-for-june-19-at-the-crossplex/Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:32:22 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/world-of-opportunity-kickoff-set-for-june-19-at-the-crossplex/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uabs-early-head-start-program-points-to-the-future/Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uabs-early-head-start-program-points-to-the-future/ “It’s been that way all my life,” said Forte, UAB Early Head Start Family and Community Services Coordinator.
“I’ve always had a passion for people, and I volunteered at day cares. My aunt ran a day care, so I volunteered there with her. My mom was a caregiver of elderly people, so I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vikki-fortes-heart-work-just-what-families-need/Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vikki-fortes-heart-work-just-what-families-need/ Ebony Marshall
Ebony Marshall helps her son, Bryson Burnett, 3, with a puzzle in the playroom of the UAB Early Head Start program. (Photo by Mark Almond)
When Ebony Marshall and her then 18-month-old son Bryson first joined the UAB Early Head Start Program, he could barely say two or three words. That was in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/parents-grow-with-family-focused-uab-program/Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/parents-grow-with-family-focused-uab-program/ Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual-art competition to identify and encourage artistic talent. Slaughter, who represented Alabama’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/justin-slaughter-self-taught-wins-congressional-art-competition/Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/justin-slaughter-self-taught-wins-congressional-art-competition/ The launch will be held on Friday, June 14 at Legion Field from 6 to 9 p.m. with three-on-three basketball, DJs, games and food. BPD has challenged the fire department to a basketball game on June 14.
This is the first of a series of summer-long activit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-to-kick-off-peace-in-the-park-youth-initiative-on-friday/Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-to-kick-off-peace-in-the-park-youth-initiative-on-friday/ The public discussion begins at 5:30 p.m. and is being held in partnership with the Aspen Institute Inclusive America Project and the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham (CFGB).
The Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, of Union Theological Seminary and Washington National Cathedral and Rabb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bridging-religious-divides-conversation-june-17-at-16th-street-baptist-church/Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bridging-religious-divides-conversation-june-17-at-16th-street-baptist-church/ The site, currently undergoing redevelopment, and now known as the Villas at Titusville is located at 300 1st Ave SW.
HABD received official notice that its request for the grant from the Housing Affordability Trust (HAT) was approved. HABD will fund the remaining $500,000 through its capital]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-awarded-500k-to-renovate-daycare-facility-at-loveman-village/Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-awarded-500k-to-renovate-daycare-facility-at-loveman-village/ It is a forum for male]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/central-library-to-host-male-mentoring-program-on-saturday/Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/central-library-to-host-male-mentoring-program-on-saturday/ Art on the Rocks includes live music, DJ dance parties, artist demos and interactive mural making.
Here are some of the activities:
Artist Demo with Mitchell Walters
When: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Where: Sculpture garden
Local artist Mitchell Walters creates a work of art before your eyes. Her fashion-inspired art is where]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/2019-art-on-the-rocks-kicks-off-friday/Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/2019-art-on-the-rocks-kicks-off-friday/ As Juneteenth approaches on June 19, it is important to extend our celebrations beyond the accomplishments of the past. Many of us have been inspired by the giants of the past – Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. W.E.B Du Bois, Malcolm X and others. Driven by a sense of duty to their communities, they were willing to dedicate themselves to the traditions of social justice. By preparing themselves with a quality education they were able to understand the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/opinion-lets-focus-on-the-next-generation-of-black-male-heroes/Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/opinion-lets-focus-on-the-next-generation-of-black-male-heroes/ RICHELL AND JECOREY CRAIG
Live: Gardendale
Married: March 22, 2008
Met: Richell]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/god-love-communication-wisdom-endurance-and-prayer/Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:35:07 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/god-love-communication-wisdom-endurance-and-prayer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-votes-to-purchase-former-ensley-hs-for-50k/Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:35:07 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-votes-to-purchase-former-ensley-hs-for-50k/ The wait is nearly over for a new library in Wylam.
On Monday, city and library officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a 6,000-square-foot building that will feature a covered, outdoor pa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/groundbreaking-held-for-16m-library-in-wylam/Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:00:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/groundbreaking-held-for-16m-library-in-wylam/ Sen. Kamala Harris made her first stop in Alabama over the weekend as a Democratic candidate for U.S. President and spoke about the state’s recent near total ban on abortion as well as a number of other issues.
Harris was in Birmingham Friday at th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-kamala-harris-us-presidential-candidate-makes-alabama-stops/Mon, 10 Jun 2019 06:41:46 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-kamala-harris-us-presidential-candidate-makes-alabama-stops/ Ana Gregory, a recent graduate of Huffman High School, became one step closer to reaching her career objectives during “Signing Day” where she was matched with a local compa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-promise-gives-city-students-work-experience/Mon, 10 Jun 2019 06:41:46 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-promise-gives-city-students-work-experience/ The construction business is no bed of roses — cutthroat competition makes it hard to stay on top. But one construction and design firm has been making its mark on some of our biggest landmarks.
Cheryl McKissack Daniel now sits atop the oldest African-American-owned and female-run construction company in the nation — a business her family truly built from the ground up. In the male dominated world of construction, McKissack Daniel feels righ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-the-nations-oldest-african-american-owned-female-run-construction-management-firm/Sun, 09 Jun 2019 16:04:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-the-nations-oldest-african-american-owned-female-run-construction-management-firm/ TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The University of Alabama gave]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/university-of-alabama-rejects-26m-gift-after-abortion-flap/Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:20:09 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/university-of-alabama-rejects-26m-gift-after-abortion-flap/ Charged with stepping into their full potential, the students heard from education and corporate leaders who poured into them advice on how to excel in internships, enhance their verbal and w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uncf-conference-empowers-student-leaders/Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:16:16 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uncf-conference-empowers-student-leaders/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/photos-of-every-mural-that-we-could-find-in-birmingham/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/photos-of-every-mural-that-we-could-find-in-birmingham/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-marcus-fetch-the-man-behind-some-of-birminghams-notable-murals/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-marcus-fetch-the-man-behind-some-of-birminghams-notable-murals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-rainbow-wall-community-led-painting-effort-brings-ray-of-sunshine/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-rainbow-wall-community-led-painting-effort-brings-ray-of-sunshine/ Main Street Alabama will immediately begin providing each town with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/historic-4th-avenue-business-district-to-join-statewide-revitalization-efforts/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/historic-4th-avenue-business-district-to-join-statewide-revitalization-efforts/ Birmingham City Council held a public hearing on Thursday in the Council Chambers at City Hall) to give citizens a chance to say what they wanted in the spending plan.
Council President Valerie Abbott, Council President Pro-Tempore William Parker and Councilors Cl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/heres-what-residents-and-nonprofits-want-added-to-mayors-451m-fy-2020-budget/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/heres-what-residents-and-nonprofits-want-added-to-mayors-451m-fy-2020-budget/ Since becoming a teenage mother, Birmingham’s Ruby Y. Davis has defied the odds and refused to let hearsay—what others said about her—stop her from pursuing her dreams.
Davis, founder of The Davis Law Group in Birmingham and author of the new book Hearsay, will kick off the Birmingham Public Library’s 2019 Local Author Lectures series by sharing her story on Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Five Points West Regional Branch Library
Davi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ruby-davis-from-mom-to-attorney-to-published-author/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ruby-davis-from-mom-to-attorney-to-published-author/          School is out for summer, which, for James Livingston, means no running around with students in physical education classes at Jackson-Olin High School – at least not for a few more months.
But the summer break doesn’t necessarily mean Livingston, 67, plans to kick up his feet at a beach sipping Pina Coladas until school resumes. He plans to attend the 2019 National Senior Games June 14-25 in Al]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jackson-olin-pe-teacher-to-go-for-gold-in-national-senior-games-this-month/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jackson-olin-pe-teacher-to-go-for-gold-in-national-senior-games-this-month/ The state Senate voted 29-0 May 28 to create the Women’s Tribute Statue Commission. The law, which the House of Representatives had approved earlier in the legislative session, was sponsored by Rep. Laura Hall of Huntsville.
“The statues of Helen Keller and Rosa Parks will allow our state]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/statues-of-helen-keller-and-rosa-parks-coming-to-alabama-capitol/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/statues-of-helen-keller-and-rosa-parks-coming-to-alabama-capitol/ The event is free and open to the community. Individuals and teams can register online at BirminghamHeartWalk.org.
The Birmingham Heart Walk is among 300 Heart Walks held annually in communities across the nation to benefit the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-heart-walk-to-be-held-sat-june-15/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-heart-walk-to-be-held-sat-june-15/ Here, she shares her experiences at the undergraduate research event, Posters on the Hill. Curtis, the only student from Alabama at the event, has spent 20 to 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-undergrad-student-kendall-curtis-goes-to-washington/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-undergrad-student-kendall-curtis-goes-to-washington/ Kate was referred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Comprehensive Addiction in Pregnancy Program (CAPP) within the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. In Alabama, it is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/pregnant-women-battling-addiction-find-hope-success-in-uab-program/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:13:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/pregnant-women-battling-addiction-find-hope-success-in-uab-program/ Products manufactured in China include electronics and electronic components, televisions, washing machine]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/malveaux-trade-wars-and-foreign-policy/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:13:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/malveaux-trade-wars-and-foreign-policy/ I could devote this entire column to the shooting of unarmed black men by police, but there is (in my opinion) an even larger issue: collective trauma of black people, and the resulting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-trauma-and-the-path-to-healing/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:13:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-trauma-and-the-path-to-healing/ Summer is the time of year schools are closed and adults plan a family vacation. These summer trips are usually a lot of fun and include traveling to places like your grandparents’ house, amusement parks, as well as other countries. It is indeed a fun time of the year for family outings and trips.
Where safety is always a concern when planning your family vacations, this year there is another safety risk which must be put in the preparation equation, especially if you]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-part-i-protecting-your-child-this-summer-from-measles/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:13:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-part-i-protecting-your-child-this-summer-from-measles/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.LONDRE AND TERRILYN GLOVER
Live: Vestavia Hills
Married: July 26, 1996
Met: Terrilyn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/together-we-feel-like-an-unstoppable-force/Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:36:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/together-we-feel-like-an-unstoppable-force/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabamas-shumerria-harris-is-living-the-actorslife-in-nyc/Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:36:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabamas-shumerria-harris-is-living-the-actorslife-in-nyc/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/100-black-men-of-birmingham-holds-1st-mentoring-awards-program/Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:45:35 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/100-black-men-of-birmingham-holds-1st-mentoring-awards-program/ But if your soul was in New Orleans, well that was different.
“If your soul is in New Orleans, I know what to give you,” Chase said during an interview. “I’m going to give you some jambalaya. I can giv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/famed-new-orleans-chef-who-fed-civil-rights-leaders-dies/Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:25:15 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/famed-new-orleans-chef-who-fed-civil-rights-leaders-dies/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/yale-university-to-have-its-first-black-student-body-president-in-its-history/Sun, 02 Jun 2019 15:55:34 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/yale-university-to-have-its-first-black-student-body-president-in-its-history/ After fierce neighborhood opposition, the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) will not issue a permit for Sherman Industries, LLC to relocate to the Five Points West CommunityJCDH said it has granted a request from Sherma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sherman-industries-unlikely-to-relocate-in-five-points-west/Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:59:19 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sherman-industries-unlikely-to-relocate-in-five-points-west/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/keeping-score-manual-scoreboard-at-birminghams-rickwood-classic-keeps-it-old-school/Fri, 31 May 2019 14:59:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/keeping-score-manual-scoreboard-at-birminghams-rickwood-classic-keeps-it-old-school/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-local-group-of-moms-that-bring-awareness-and-benefits-of-breastfeeding/Thu, 30 May 2019 07:22:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-local-group-of-moms-that-bring-awareness-and-benefits-of-breastfeeding/ Candice Dye, M.D., assistant director of the UAB Department of Pediatrics Residency Program, says there could be several benefits to participating in summer camps.
What can children gain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/summer-camps-have-valuable-impact-on-children/Thu, 30 May 2019 07:22:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/summer-camps-have-valuable-impact-on-children/ Davis is a member of Chocolate Milk Mommies (CMM), a group founded in 2017 that serves as a sisterhood offering community support and educational resources that promote the benefits of breastfeeding and breast milk for both mother and child. The group believes “Breastfeeding is a mother’s choice. It&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rauslyn-davis-helping-moms-succeed-beyond-breastfeeding/Thu, 30 May 2019 07:22:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rauslyn-davis-helping-moms-succeed-beyond-breastfeeding/ Elyce Burton knows the statistics and stigmas when it comes to black women and breastfeeding.
African American mothers have the lowest rate of breastfeeding initiation and duration. The percentage of women who initiated breastfeeding was 64.3 percent for African Americans, 81.5 percent for whites, and 81.9 p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/elyce-burton-how-breastfeeding-made-a-difference-for-her-child/Thu, 30 May 2019 07:22:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/elyce-burton-how-breastfeeding-made-a-difference-for-her-child/ Vulcan’s 115th Birthday Bash
Everyone’s favorite pants-less statue, Vulcan, is celebrating his big 115 with a birthday bash on June 2—and it’s going to be one exciting time. During the party, there will be food, entertainment, incredible views from Vulcan’s observation tower and fun, fun, fun!
Here’s what you can enjoy:Guest appearances
Ea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/celebrate-a-number-of-events-this-june-in-birmingham/Thu, 30 May 2019 07:22:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/celebrate-a-number-of-events-this-june-in-birmingham/ The Hydrate the City program, which kicks off on May 31 from 10 a.m. until noon at Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham, serves to raise awareness of proper hydration as temperatures rise throughout the summer. This year, BWWB will continue to bring Hydrate the City events to communities outside of Birmingham that it also serv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bwwb-kicks-off-hydrate-the-city-events-in-area/Thu, 30 May 2019 07:22:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bwwb-kicks-off-hydrate-the-city-events-in-area/ Her classroom video of students performing an uplifting version of “Old Town Road Remix” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus ahead of their state test has gone viral with over 12 million views in the last month.
The best part of the story is that the students did am]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-teacher-whose-video-went-viral-appears-on-ellen/Thu, 30 May 2019 07:22:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-teacher-whose-video-went-viral-appears-on-ellen/ Elected officials, corporate titans, civic leaders, neighborhood officers all know the blunt Maralyn Mosley, who, at age 81, will tell you that she continues to fight for what she believes in—and no one will disagree.
Mosley went toe-to-toe with the Jefferson County Commission when a majority downsized Cooper Green Mercy Hospital in 2012. She helped found a community-health center when she lived in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/at-81-birminghams-maralyn-mosley-still-goes-toe-to-toe-with-the-political-class/Thu, 30 May 2019 07:22:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/at-81-birminghams-maralyn-mosley-still-goes-toe-to-toe-with-the-political-class/ (Bottom row, from left): Brittany Cole, Bianca Perez, Demeta McKnight, Ne'Yoshia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/area-women-celebrate-joys-of-motherhood-and-sisterly-affection/Thu, 30 May 2019 07:22:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/area-women-celebrate-joys-of-motherhood-and-sisterly-affection/ Given what she faced during the birth of her first child, Jennifer Miller said she wants to make sure other women don’t have a similar traumatic experience.
“I was in early labor and having back contractions. I t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-tough-first-labor-jennifer-miller-now-guides-other-women-during-pregnancy/Thu, 30 May 2019 07:22:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-tough-first-labor-jennifer-miller-now-guides-other-women-during-pregnancy/ The date for implementing the cameras is contingent upon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-dept-receives-700k-grant-for-body-cameras/Wed, 29 May 2019 18:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-dept-receives-700k-grant-for-body-cameras/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.ANTONIO AND PAQUITA POOLE
Live: Birmingham
Married: September 20, 2014
Met: Antonio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/understand-that-its-the-small-things-that-matter/Wed, 29 May 2019 15:19:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/understand-that-its-the-small-things-that-matter/ The date for implementing the cameras is contingent upon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-receives-700k-grant-for-body-cameras/Wed, 29 May 2019 15:19:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-receives-700k-grant-for-body-cameras/ The organizations’ report explores six equity indica]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/income-race-disparities-persist-in-higher-education-opportunities/Tue, 28 May 2019 16:21:07 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/income-race-disparities-persist-in-higher-education-opportunities/ Black women made military history on Saturday, as the West Point military academy graduated its class of 2019 with its highest-ever number of female African American cadets.
There are 34 black women cadets who graduated from the academy Saturday, May 25 ― a record high number, the school confirmed to HuffPost. All received a Bachelor of Science degree and commissions as 2nd lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
“My hope when young black girls see these phot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/record-number-of-black-women-graduate-west-point-military-academy/Mon, 27 May 2019 15:30:45 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/record-number-of-black-women-graduate-west-point-military-academy/ AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Rod Bramblett, the longtime radio announcer for Auburn football and basketball games, and his wife were killed in a two-vehicle accident. He was 53.
Bramblett died Saturday night at UAB Hospital in Birmingham from a head injury, Lee County Coroner Bill Harris said Sunday. Paula Bramblett, who worked in Auburn’s Information Technology Department. died in the emergency room at East Alabama Medical Center from internal injuries,
“All of us in t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/auburn-announcer-rod-bramblett-wife-killed-in-auto-accident/Mon, 27 May 2019 15:30:45 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/auburn-announcer-rod-bramblett-wife-killed-in-auto-accident/ Cameron is the owner of High Hog Farm —&nb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-black-farmers-are-trying-to-end-centuries-of-racism-in-americas-food-system/Sun, 26 May 2019 15:42:47 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-black-farmers-are-trying-to-end-centuries-of-racism-in-americas-food-system/ Months later, after hundreds of hours of study and testing, historians say the wreck is the Clotilda , the last ship known to transport African captives to t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/clotilda-last-us-slave-ship-discovered-among-gators-snakes/Sat, 25 May 2019 15:02:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/clotilda-last-us-slave-ship-discovered-among-gators-snakes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/leaders-share-stories-of-empowerment-at-habd-event-for-women/Fri, 24 May 2019 15:21:46 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/leaders-share-stories-of-empowerment-at-habd-event-for-women/ Yet, too often, we meet students who don’t know what to do o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woodfin-and-herring-a-promising-future-for-birmingham/Thu, 23 May 2019 07:10:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woodfin-and-herring-a-promising-future-for-birmingham/ 4165 5th Court NorthBirmingham, AL. 35222
Neighborhood: North Avondale
Units: 248
Cost of renovations: N/A
Need to know: The property is in the HUD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program and future redevelopment plans include the demolition of certain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/these-habd-sites-are-among-priorities-for-renovations/Thu, 23 May 2019 07:10:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/these-habd-sites-are-among-priorities-for-renovations/ materials, aging infrastructure, and a lack of modern conveniences. The HABD’s plan is to redevelop the area with upgraded housing and
amenities. (Frank Couch, For The Birmingham Times)Southtown Court, built in 1941, is an older development with poor site layout, outdated
materials, aging infrastructure, and a lack of modern conveniences. The HABD’s pla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/renewal-of-southtown-court-builds-brighter-future/Thu, 23 May 2019 07:10:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/renewal-of-southtown-court-builds-brighter-future/ Bridgette Thomas, mother of Minor High School senior Tevion Thomas, said she is thankful her son has access to resources that will help him succeed without directly attending a four year institution.
“It’s an excellent program because everybody is not designed for college or the military. So, now they can graduate with a skill set and actually get a job,” she said.
Thomas is talking abo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ready-to-work-program-sets-up-hs-students-for-success/Thu, 23 May 2019 07:10:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ready-to-work-program-sets-up-hs-students-for-success/ “The passage of Alabama’s HB 314 demonstrates the complete lack of concern state lawmakers have for the lives of our state’s pregnant people, children, families and communities,” said Amanda Reyes, president of Ye]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rally-for-reproductive-rights-held-in-birmingham/Thu, 23 May 2019 07:10:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rally-for-reproductive-rights-held-in-birmingham/ Improvement. (Ameera Steward, The Birmingam Times)Michael Lundy, president and CEO of the HABD, addresses residents about the future of Southtown Court during a town hall meeting earlier this month. (Ameera Steward, The Birmingham Times) Michael Lundy, president and CEO of the HABD, addresses residents about the future of Southtown Court during a town hall meeting earlier this]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-habd-transforms-public-housing-and-birminghams-99-neighborhoods/Thu, 23 May 2019 07:10:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-habd-transforms-public-housing-and-birminghams-99-neighborhoods/ BT: Where is HABD headed relative to its capital programs?
Stallworth: We’re looking at each one of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-leaders-on-capital-projects-and-partnering-with-non-profits/Thu, 23 May 2019 07:10:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-leaders-on-capital-projects-and-partnering-with-non-profits/ Let’s be clear, this behavior directly contributes to the death and suffering of millions of innocent people.
Spending on prescription medicines in the United States will increase 4 percent to 7 percent through 2021, reaching $580 billion to $610 billion, accordin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-the-cost-of-taking-your-medicine/Thu, 23 May 2019 07:10:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-the-cost-of-taking-your-medicine/ Over the past two weeks we’ve reviewed several preventive safety measures that renters or owners of inflatable bounce houses/castles should follow, along with the medical rationales associated with them. This final article on this particular topic will zero in on recommended safety measures when they are in actual use by children.
• Usually children with some existing medical conditions are not recommended to participate in bounce houses/castles. If you’re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-inflatable-bounce-house-safety-final-part/Thu, 23 May 2019 07:10:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-inflatable-bounce-house-safety-final-part/ The supporters of HB314 in the Alabama legislature and the Governor are sending a message loud and clear.  Women who heard it, understand and know what they need to do.  Be prepared to run for office.&nbs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/commissioner-sheila-tyson-we-will-not-allow-legislators-to-steal-our-constitutional-rights/Thu, 23 May 2019 07:10:36 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/commissioner-sheila-tyson-we-will-not-allow-legislators-to-steal-our-constitutional-rights/ Live: Downtown Birmingham Loft District
Married: December 31,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/we-pray-together-over-every-new-decision-from-flooring-to-wall-color/Wed, 22 May 2019 17:04:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/we-pray-together-over-every-new-decision-from-flooring-to-wall-color/ Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that one million more people visited Alabama in 2018 than before and spent $15.5 billion, which was $1.2 billion higher than the previous year.
Jefferson County’s number of visitors increased to 3,464,526 in 2018 from 3,352,539 in 2017, according to the state’s an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-county-posts-10-percent-jump-in-tourism-in-2018/Wed, 22 May 2019 17:04:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-county-posts-10-percent-jump-in-tourism-in-2018/ One of the companies outright canceled its plans and the other expressed concerns, according to the mayor who did not identify the two companies, citing a nondisclosure agreement.“As far as [the companies] relocating here or expanding here]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/businesses-reconsider-birmingham-in-wake-of-abortion-ban-bill-/Wed, 22 May 2019 17:04:42 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/businesses-reconsider-birmingham-in-wake-of-abortion-ban-bill-/ Melvin Edmonds, older brother of legendary hitmaker Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and a founding member of the R&B group After 7, which rose to fame in the ’90s, has died. He was 65.
Melvin Edmonds’ death Saturday was announced by the group Monday on Facebook, and confirmed to the Indianapolis Star by his son Melvin.
 
Edmonds suffered a stroke in 2011, according to CNN, and had been in poor health, but seemed to rebound in recent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/melvin-edmonds-founding-member-of-rampbrsquos-soulful-after-7-dies-at-65/Tue, 21 May 2019 16:05:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/melvin-edmonds-founding-member-of-rampbrsquos-soulful-after-7-dies-at-65/ Red Mountain Theatre Company (RMTC) will begin work on a $25 million arts campus in Parkside district of downtown Birmingham this summer.
“It has been a dream for us to consolidate our programming in order to better serve our community,” said Executive Director Keith Cromwell. “We envision an arts campus where artists can create, students can develop life – and theatre – skills, and where for profit and nonprofit can]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/red-mountain-theatre-co-announces-plans-for-25m-arts-campus/Mon, 20 May 2019 19:33:15 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/red-mountain-theatre-co-announces-plans-for-25m-arts-campus/ Until then, he moved onto some business with Dominic Breazeale.
He took care of it quickly and emphatically.
Wilder got back into the win column Saturday night, knocking out Breazeale with an overpowering right hand in the first round to defend his heavyweight title.
“There’s been a lot of animosity and a lot of words that were said and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wilder-kos-breazeale-in-1st-round-to-defend-heavyweight-belt/Sun, 19 May 2019 23:08:20 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wilder-kos-breazeale-in-1st-round-to-defend-heavyweight-belt/ Robert F. Smith, this year’s commencement speaker, made the announcement while addressing nearly 400 graduating seniors of the all-male historically black college in Atlanta. Smith, who is black, is the Founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, a private equity fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/speaker-stuns-morehouse-grads-to-pay-off-40m-student-debt/Sun, 19 May 2019 23:08:20 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/speaker-stuns-morehouse-grads-to-pay-off-40m-student-debt/ The Birmingham TimesJewell Christopher (Chris) McNair was remembered on Friday as a remarkable man whose love and forgiveness were stronger than one of the most unspeakable tragedies in the city’s history.
Mr. McNair’s farewell was held in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, the same place where his daughter, Denise and three other girls were killed in a 1963 bombing. On Friday, clergy, elected officials, family members of the three other girls who died in the bomb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/celebrating-chris-mcnair-father-friend-husband-and-legend/Sat, 18 May 2019 09:52:06 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/celebrating-chris-mcnair-father-friend-husband-and-legend/ This is an opinion columnHaving witnessed the debacle at the Alabama Statehouse Tuesday I must tell you about the true heroes of the day – our African-American State Senators – Roger Smitherman, D-Birmingham; Vivian Figures, D-Mobile; Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham and Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro.  They walked into the fire, fought hard, would not retreat but could not extinguish the flames of the self-righteous 25 white male Republican senators whose pasti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/in-abortion-debate-african-american-senators-stood-tall/Fri, 17 May 2019 18:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/in-abortion-debate-african-american-senators-stood-tall/ This is an opinion columnHaving witnessed the debacle at the Alabama Statehouse Tuesday I must tell you about the true heroes of the day – our State Senators – Roger Smitherman, D-Birmingham; Vivian Figures, D-Mobile; Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham and Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro.  They walked into the fire, fought hard, would not retreat but could not extinguish the flames of the self-righteous 27 white male Republican senators whose pastime seems to be ta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/in-abortion-debate-democratic-senators-stood-tall/Fri, 17 May 2019 16:27:26 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/in-abortion-debate-democratic-senators-stood-tall/ principal, member of The Vulcan Club. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr., For The Birmingham Times)Dr. Jesse J. Lewis, Birmingham
Times founder and publisher emeritus, member of The Vulcan Club. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr, For The Birmingham Times)George A. Washingto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-history-of-black-golf-in-birmingham/Thu, 16 May 2019 07:54:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-history-of-black-golf-in-birmingham/ Many of the rural hospitals that are still hanging on have had to cut essential services, such as labor and delivery. In 1980, hospitals in 45 of Alabama’s 54 rural counties provided obstetrica]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-jones-and-rep-sewell-expand-medicaid-to-save-our-rural-hospitals/Thu, 16 May 2019 07:54:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-jones-and-rep-sewell-expand-medicaid-to-save-our-rural-hospitals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/otis-windham-jr-how-the-average-golfer-learns-the-game/Thu, 16 May 2019 07:54:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/otis-windham-jr-how-the-average-golfer-learns-the-game/ Playing a round of golf is similar to a journey through life, said Miles College head golf coach Leonard Smoot.
“There are ups and downs. There are challenges,” said Smoot, a four-time coach of the year in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-coach-leonard-smoot-to-be-inducted-into-golfer-hall-of-fame/Thu, 16 May 2019 07:54:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-coach-leonard-smoot-to-be-inducted-into-golfer-hall-of-fame/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mental-health-awareness-initiative-kickoff-on-may-18/Thu, 16 May 2019 07:54:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mental-health-awareness-initiative-kickoff-on-may-18/ One Place’s mission is to provide coordinated services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through a multi-disciplinary team of agency professionals who work together]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-sheriff-partners-with-one-place-center-to-help-victims-of-domestic-violence/Thu, 16 May 2019 07:54:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-sheriff-partners-with-one-place-center-to-help-victims-of-domestic-violence/ Not many blacks played golf where Chris Osborne grew up, but that never stopped the Morristown, Tenn., native from doing what he could to impart his knowledge to others or become a champion golfer—even after his left leg was amputated above the knee following a 2004 hit-and-run motorcycle accident.
The former televis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/chris-osborne-lost-leg-in-motorcycle-accident-became-champion-golfer/Thu, 16 May 2019 07:54:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/chris-osborne-lost-leg-in-motorcycle-accident-became-champion-golfer/ “You can go several places and have tea,” she said. “Going to a tearoom is a different type of experience, though: I think it’s the atmosphere, the relaxation. When you go to [a tearoom, it’s] … usually quiet, whereas some restaurants m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/businessowner-aquilla-stanbacks-cup-of-tea/Thu, 16 May 2019 07:54:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/businessowner-aquilla-stanbacks-cup-of-tea/ Five and a half years ago, Jon Osborne was living in his car and working at a Birmingham, Ala.-area law firm.
“I used to put a smile on my face and go to work, … [so] no one knew what I was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/artist-jon-osborne-once-lived-in-a-car-near-same-park-where-he-won-arts-award/Thu, 16 May 2019 07:54:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/artist-jon-osborne-once-lived-in-a-car-near-same-park-where-he-won-arts-award/ Rights Institute breakfast with the 1963 Foot Soldiers. (Pat Byington Photo/ Bham Now)1963 Foot Soldier Gloria Washington Lewis-Randall in front of St. Paul U]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/56-years-ago-this-month-the-children-of-birmingham-helped-change-the-world/Thu, 16 May 2019 07:54:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/56-years-ago-this-month-the-children-of-birmingham-helped-change-the-world/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.TARELL AND RONNIE DENSON
Live: Hoover
Married: August 3, 1991
Met: Tarell and Ronnie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/listen-to-your-pastor-and-his-message-take-that-and-apply/Wed, 15 May 2019 16:25:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/listen-to-your-pastor-and-his-message-take-that-and-apply/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-senate-passes-ban-on-abortion-with-few-exceptions/Wed, 15 May 2019 16:25:29 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-senate-passes-ban-on-abortion-with-few-exceptions/ Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday proposed a $451 million fiscal 2020 budget that includes a focus on neighborhood revitalization and an increase in the pension fund for city employees.
The budget is a 2.4 percent increase over the $440 million fiscal 2019 budget approved last y]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-proposes-451m-fy-2020-budget-with-focus-on-neighborhoods-pensions/Wed, 15 May 2019 01:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-proposes-451m-fy-2020-budget-with-focus-on-neighborhoods-pensions/ Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday unveiled a $451 million fiscal 2020 budget that includes a focus on neighborhood revitalization and an increase in the pension fund for city employees.
The budget is a 2.4 percent increase over the $440 million fiscal 2019 budget approved last y]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-proposes-451m-fy-2020-budget-with-focus-in-neighborhoods/Tue, 14 May 2019 23:25:34 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-proposes-451m-fy-2020-budget-with-focus-in-neighborhoods/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-county-kicks-off-bicentennial-celebration/Tue, 14 May 2019 16:44:35 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-county-kicks-off-bicentennial-celebration/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/peggy-lipton-mod-squad-and-twin-peaks-star-dies-at-72/Mon, 13 May 2019 13:42:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/peggy-lipton-mod-squad-and-twin-peaks-star-dies-at-72/ The church is located at 1530 Sixth Avenue North.
Mr. McNair, a former state legislator and former Jefferson County Commissioner, died on May 8. He was 93.
Davenport & Harris Funeral Home is handling arrangements. There will b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/funeral-for-chris-mcnair-set-on-friday-may-17/Sat, 11 May 2019 15:36:49 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/funeral-for-chris-mcnair-set-on-friday-may-17/ The Tuscaloosa News reported that Foster, 89 received the degree during graduation ceremonies. She enrolled at the all-white university in 1956. However, she was expelled three days later after her presence brought protests]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/expelled-in-1956-first-black-student-at-university-of-alabama-gets-doctorate-degree/Fri, 10 May 2019 16:15:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/expelled-in-1956-first-black-student-at-university-of-alabama-gets-doctorate-degree/ Wiley Short, president of the Spring Lake Neighborhood Association in East Birmingham, said the lack of healthy food options concerns him because of the distance he and many of his elderly neighbors are forced to travel for wholesome groceries.
“We have to go to Center Point, Trussville, or Fultondale—someplace that’s a distance away, [2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-city-has-in-store-for-nearly-150000-residents-living-in-food-deserts/Thu, 09 May 2019 08:06:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/what-city-has-in-store-for-nearly-150000-residents-living-in-food-deserts/ The 21st annual Sickle Cell Walk held last weekend]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sickle-cell-walk-raises-proceeds-for-important-cause/Thu, 09 May 2019 08:06:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sickle-cell-walk-raises-proceeds-for-important-cause/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/marinos-expands-in-western-birmingham-offers-healthier-fare/Thu, 09 May 2019 08:06:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/marinos-expands-in-western-birmingham-offers-healthier-fare/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/harvest-markets-critical-role-in-eastern-birmingham/Thu, 09 May 2019 08:06:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/harvest-markets-critical-role-in-eastern-birmingham/ Reshonda McNeal, president of the Killough Springs Neighborhood Association in East Birmingham, has lived in her community for more than 20 years and knows what it’s like to live in a food desert. She sometimes has to travel as far as Trussville or Clay-Chalkville, a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/fed-up-neighborhood-leaders-demand-grocers-with-healthy-food-options/Thu, 09 May 2019 08:06:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/fed-up-neighborhood-leaders-demand-grocers-with-healthy-food-options/ “At UAB, we recognize our tree canopy as vital public health infrastructure that reduces urban air temperatures, improves air quality, increases pedestrian comfort, reduces flooding, and improves well-being,” said Julie Price, PhD., manager of UAB]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/during-50th-anniversary-celebration-uab-plans-to-plant-50-trees/Thu, 09 May 2019 08:06:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/during-50th-anniversary-celebration-uab-plans-to-plant-50-trees/ During the month of May, the articles will explore various safety measures for hot weather recreational fun activities individuals and families engage in typically during these months. It is essential while people are having fun, they also stay safe.
Inflatable bouncing houses add fun entertainment to almost any child’s birthday parties, family backyard parties or picnics, school/church/neighborhood carnivals and/or family reunions. Yes, they can entertain a group of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-safety-tips-for-inflatable-bounce-houses/Thu, 09 May 2019 08:06:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-safety-tips-for-inflatable-bounce-houses/ When she earned more than $2 million in college scholarships and a full-ride to Yale University, Jillian Jolly, a Ramsay High School senior, became another in a number of students benefiting from the College Choice Foundation (CCF).
The Alabama-based nonprofit, which is fu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/college-choice-foundation-gives-students-higher-ed-boost/Thu, 09 May 2019 08:06:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/college-choice-foundation-gives-students-higher-ed-boost/ “I [make] Christian-themed bracelets with sayings like ‘God is Good,’ ‘Walk by Faith,’ ‘God is with me,’” said the 45-year-old Tyler, “ … We all f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/charles-tyler-offering-hope-and-inspiration-one-bracelet-at-a-time/Thu, 09 May 2019 08:06:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/charles-tyler-offering-hope-and-inspiration-one-bracelet-at-a-time/ All of Us, spearheaded by the National Institutes of Health, is a national program to accelerate health research and medical breakthroughs, enabling individualized prevention, treatment and care for all of us. The overall aim nationally is to enroll 1 million]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/all-of-us-research-program-celebrates-first-year/Thu, 09 May 2019 08:06:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/all-of-us-research-program-celebrates-first-year/ “Mr. McNair and his family are forever tied to our country’s civil-rights legacy. When he tragically los]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/chris-mcnair-father-of-girl-killed-in-church-bombing-dies-at-93/Thu, 09 May 2019 04:02:08 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/chris-mcnair-father-of-girl-killed-in-church-bombing-dies-at-93/ Sherman Industries, LLC has requested to place a concrete batch plant at 3420 Fayette Avenue in Five Points West. That will replace the existing facility on Second Avenue South, which has been in operation since the 1950s.
Last week, the City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution opposing the relocation. On Tu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-strongly-opposes-concrete-facilitys-planned-move-to-5-points-west/Wed, 08 May 2019 16:16:23 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-strongly-opposes-concrete-facilitys-planned-move-to-5-points-west/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/invest-in-birminghams-small-businesses/Wed, 08 May 2019 14:21:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/invest-in-birminghams-small-businesses/ Married: August 3, 2013
Met: Crystal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/give-love-and-positive-energy-to-your-marriage/Wed, 08 May 2019 14:21:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/give-love-and-positive-energy-to-your-marriage/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dozens-of-minority-owned-businesses-seek-ventures-with-jeffco/Tue, 07 May 2019 15:39:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dozens-of-minority-owned-businesses-seek-ventures-with-jeffco/ Sameria Harris, a John Carroll Catholic High School senior, felt like she was with family on Saturday at the Delta Life Development Center in the Green Acres community.
Harris, who plans to attend Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, in the fall was one of 29 students – 23 high school]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/29-area-students-get-scholarships-from-birmingham-alumnae-chapter-of-deltas/Mon, 06 May 2019 17:56:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/29-area-students-get-scholarships-from-birmingham-alumnae-chapter-of-deltas/ The North Carolina lawyer completed the historic triple Thursday with pageant winners 2019 Miss America Nia Franklin and recently crowned 2019 Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris.
“The three young women who have focused their energy on demonstrating how]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/3-black-women-win-miss-usa-miss-teen-usa-and-miss-america/Mon, 06 May 2019 15:55:21 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/3-black-women-win-miss-usa-miss-teen-usa-and-miss-america/ Sameria Harris, a John Carroll Catholic High School senior, felt like she was with family on Saturday at the Delta Life Development Center in the Green Acres community.
Harris, who plans to attend Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, in the fall was one of 23 students – 20 high school]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/23-area-students-get-scholarships-from-birmingham-alumnae-chapter-of-deltas/Mon, 06 May 2019 15:55:21 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/23-area-students-get-scholarships-from-birmingham-alumnae-chapter-of-deltas/ However, according to the Pew Research Center, Black American workers still remain largely underrepresented in the STEM workforce, accounting for only nine percent of all STEM jobs—with Black females representing the lowest percentage of these s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/national-council-of-negro-women-hosts-girltech-forum/Sun, 05 May 2019 15:05:38 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/national-council-of-negro-women-hosts-girltech-forum/ The focus, which has gained momentum under the leadership of Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, was on full display last week, when the fraternity hosted a day long forum at Morehouse College dedicated to strategizing and pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-boul-focuses-its-attention-on-hbcus/Sat, 04 May 2019 04:40:16 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-boul-focuses-its-attention-on-hbcus/ Michael Matthews, purchasing agent with Jefferson County, said the goal is for DBEs to understand potential opportunities at the county.
“We have 1,951 different types of commodities and at least 70 percent of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-to-hold-seminar-for-minority-businesses-on-may-6/Fri, 03 May 2019 07:17:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-to-hold-seminar-for-minority-businesses-on-may-6/ From left: Dimari Jordan, Cindy Wilkins, Charles Perry, Colton Reynolds, Natalyn Baker (Provided Photo)
A group of children and teenagers are pretty sure that they know what the end of the world will look like – and what sort of civilization has a chance of surviving it. They are realizing this post-apocalyptic world in the Bards of Birmingham’s upcoming production of Henry V.
Performances begin Friday May 3, 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Birming]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bards-of-birmingham-presents-shakespeares-henry-v-after-the-apocalypse/Fri, 03 May 2019 07:17:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bards-of-birmingham-presents-shakespeares-henry-v-after-the-apocalypse/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-multicultural-diversity-of-joseph-frye/Thu, 02 May 2019 06:13:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-multicultural-diversity-of-joseph-frye/ Myrna Gates is a long-time Magic City Art Connection (MCAC) supporter: she’s attended for more than a decade, first as a visitor then a volunteer. This year was her first time as an artist at the event.
“I [used] to walk around and talk to these artists, and I would always want to be there, bu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/myrna-gates-once-volunteered-at-magic-city-art-connection-last-week-she-won-award-of-distinction/Thu, 02 May 2019 06:13:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/myrna-gates-once-volunteered-at-magic-city-art-connection-last-week-she-won-award-of-distinction/ Ramsay High School senior Jillian Jolly, 18, has dreamed of attending Yale University since she was in kindergarten.
“I always heard that Yale was the school where smart people went.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-ramsay-hs-student-en-route-to-yale-who-earned-more-than-2m-in-scholarships/Thu, 02 May 2019 06:13:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-ramsay-hs-student-en-route-to-yale-who-earned-more-than-2m-in-scholarships/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/larry-allen-ceramicist-who-makes-something-out-of-nothing/Thu, 02 May 2019 06:13:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/larry-allen-ceramicist-who-makes-something-out-of-nothing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-matthew-mayes-learned-that-art-encompasses-all/Thu, 02 May 2019 06:13:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-matthew-mayes-learned-that-art-encompasses-all/ Alabama ranks 46th in obesity, 48th in diabetes, and 49th in high blood pressure, among other metrics. Turning these numbers more favorable is a grand challenge that Mona Fouad, M.D., director of the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center — and her team — have accepted.
On Tuesday, the University of Alabama at Birmingham named Fouad’s “Healthy Alabama 2030: Live He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-mona-fouads-team-named-winner-of-uabs-inaugural-grand-challenge/Thu, 02 May 2019 06:13:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-mona-fouads-team-named-winner-of-uabs-inaugural-grand-challenge/ The resolution was passed, 9-0, during the Council’s first evening meeting of 2019.
“It is my firm belief that this will further impede the quality of life for residents in District 8,” said Councilor Steven Hoyt, who represents the district where the proposed facility would be located. &]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-opposes-relocation-of-concrete-facility-to-five-points-west/Thu, 02 May 2019 06:13:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-opposes-relocation-of-concrete-facility-to-five-points-west/ “I was struggling,” he said. “I had a house and I was married, but I was still struggling with drugs. My parents died within about a month of each other [in 2004], and then my uncle died. I remember my dad telling my mom when she was really sick, ‘The only reason I’m here is for you.’ He died shortly after she did.”
Macon said his f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/calvin-macons-battle-from-addiction-to-published-author/Thu, 02 May 2019 06:13:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/calvin-macons-battle-from-addiction-to-published-author/ “Bib and Tucker started the March Quilts five yea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bib-amp-tucker-sew-op-to-recognize-alabamarsquos-unsung-heroines/Thu, 02 May 2019 06:13:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bib-amp-tucker-sew-op-to-recognize-alabamarsquos-unsung-heroines/ During the first week of May 1963, Civil Rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Reverend Ralph Abernathy, and Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth launched the Children’s Crusade.
On Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is gathering students of all ages at St. Paul United Methodist Church, to march alongside the original “foot soldiers” to commemorate the 56th Annive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bcri-to-mark-56th-anniversary-of-childrens-crusade-on-may-10/Thu, 02 May 2019 06:13:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bcri-to-mark-56th-anniversary-of-childrens-crusade-on-may-10/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.ADRIAN AND STARSHA RHINEHART
Live: Calera
Married: March 23, 2019.
Met: Adrian and S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/i-finally-had-the-nerve-to-pop-the-question/Wed, 01 May 2019 15:25:35 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/i-finally-had-the-nerve-to-pop-the-question/ The meeting lasted more than two hours and audience members got a chance to hear from and ask questions of officials with Jefferson County and the Birmingham Water Works (BWW).
Jefferson County Co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/county-water-works-officials-challenged-by-concerned-jeffco-residents/Wed, 01 May 2019 15:25:35 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/county-water-works-officials-challenged-by-concerned-jeffco-residents/ Wait times for patients can last for years with no hope in sight. However, there are options other than waiting for a deceased donor. Many family members and friends often step up to the challenge and offer their organs to save a loved one’s life, but the process can seem overwhelming.
That is where the Living Donor Navigato]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/living-donor-navigators-are-crucial-part-of-organ-transplant/Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:15:27 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/living-donor-navigators-are-crucial-part-of-organ-transplant/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/john-singleton-maker-of-boyz-n-the-hood-dies-at-51/Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:20:34 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/john-singleton-maker-of-boyz-n-the-hood-dies-at-51/ Just a high five.
Richlyn Carter, a 4-year-old with an impish smile, merely wanted a photo with the Spanish superstar.
Jimenez listened to the requests, smiled and high-fived both young fans before bending down and posing for pictures.
What brought Jimenez, Beaux and Richlyn together were the ties that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-tradition-champ-returns-to-birmingham-meets-former-childrens-of-alabama-patients/Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:46:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-tradition-champ-returns-to-birmingham-meets-former-childrens-of-alabama-patients/ Total Medicaid and CHIP enrollment totaled 72.4 million in January 2019, down about 2.2 million from January 2018, according to the CMS data.
CMS Administrator Seema Verma tweeted that he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/medicaid-chip-enrollment-for-kids-dropped-by-840000-in-2018/Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:48:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/medicaid-chip-enrollment-for-kids-dropped-by-840000-in-2018/ University of Alabama at Birmingham infectious disease and primary care experts urge the public to know their vaccination status and educate themselves on the dangers of the measles, as continued outbreaks in more states are anticipated in the coming weeks.
Today, the Tennessee Department of Health reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health that an individual with a confirmed measles case traveled through Alabama on April 11 and made two stops d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/measles-outbreak-prompts-physician-recommendations-support-for-vaccinations/Sat, 27 Apr 2019 15:34:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/measles-outbreak-prompts-physician-recommendations-support-for-vaccinations/ Crenshaw also won an honorable mention from the National Federation of Press Women for his story on North Birmingham.
He also won a first pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/solomon-crenshaw-jr-awarded-first-place-for-birmingham-times-stories/Fri, 26 Apr 2019 15:03:20 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/solomon-crenshaw-jr-awarded-first-place-for-birmingham-times-stories/ News outlets reported Thursday the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Birmingham is postponing its plan to end arrests and issue tickets for such cases just days after they announced the new initiative.
Authorities haven’t explained the delay.
Officials announced Monday that officers would begin issuing tickets for nonviolen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-delays-plan-to-issue-tickets-for-misdemeanor-weed-possession/Fri, 26 Apr 2019 15:03:20 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-delays-plan-to-issue-tickets-for-misdemeanor-weed-possession/ Fouad and her fellow researchers studying health disparities also learned the importance of understanding co-morbidity in underserved populations. For example, a woman who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-minority-health-amp-health-disparities-research-center/Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:08:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-minority-health-amp-health-disparities-research-center/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/teamwork-benefits-of-the-all-of-us-research-program/Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:08:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/teamwork-benefits-of-the-all-of-us-research-program/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-randall-woodfin-opportunity-zones-are-useful-for-neighborhood-revitalization/Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:08:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-randall-woodfin-opportunity-zones-are-useful-for-neighborhood-revitalization/ This year’s MCAC will bring in 200 juried fine artists from around the country, and all mediums, styles and price points will be represented. One of the reasons this festival is so unique]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/magic-city-art-connection-this-weekend-at-linn-park/Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:08:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/magic-city-art-connection-this-weekend-at-linn-park/ The proposed redevelopment will be spearheaded by Scott Crawford, Inc., a real estate development company.
“We look forward to continuing our work with the City of Bessemer and our local partners to provide quality housing for the citizens in downtown B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/former-bessemer-city-hall-to-get-10m-renovation/Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:08:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/former-bessemer-city-hall-to-get-10m-renovation/ What began as a hobby has become a very rewarding career for Ebony Malkia.
“When I first started, it was just about doing my nails and my friends’ nails. … When I decided to get serious about it, I was like, ‘Oh, yeah! This is something I could really make some money doing,’ but it wasn’t about making money when I first started,” said Malkia, 42, a licensed nail technician and owner of FingerPaints Nail Studio in Five]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ebony-malkia-licensed-nail-tech-helps-customers-and-businesses-succeed/Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:08:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ebony-malkia-licensed-nail-tech-helps-customers-and-businesses-succeed/ Diversity Officer; Dr. Cheri Canon, Chair of Department of Radiology; Laura
Heider, UAB School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion ; Dr. Jean Ann Larson, UAB Health System and School of Medicine; Evelyn Jones, UAB
School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion; Dr. Mona Fouad, Senior
Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion. (Ber]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-mona-fouads-passion-is-contagious-say-colleagues-and-staffers/Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:08:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-mona-fouads-passion-is-contagious-say-colleagues-and-staffers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/books-and-brunch-a-celebration-of-literacy-history-and-sisterhood/Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:08:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/books-and-brunch-a-celebration-of-literacy-history-and-sisterhood/ Dr. Mona Fouad, director of the UAB Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center, speaks at a symposium in Birmingham. (Photo by Mark Almond)
On the 12th floor of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Faculty Office Tower is the office of a woman who seldom is there. Mona Fouad, MD, one of the most influential medical professionals in the state of Alabama, spends only about a third of her time in an office (she has another one on the sixt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-day-with-dr-mona-fouad-making-a-difference-at-uab-and-across-alabama/Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:08:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-day-with-dr-mona-fouad-making-a-difference-at-uab-and-across-alabama/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/10th-annual-bob-sykes-bbq-and-blues-festival-on-saturday/Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:08:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/10th-annual-bob-sykes-bbq-and-blues-festival-on-saturday/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jessie-nelson-owner-of-nelson-brothers-caf-dies-at-78/Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:57:45 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jessie-nelson-owner-of-nelson-brothers-caf-dies-at-78/ Met: It was Sunday, N]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/gods-timing-and-patience-is-everything/Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:57:45 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/gods-timing-and-patience-is-everything/ Instead, MLB plans to focus on a baseball complex in Vero Beach, Florida.“I think as a city, we ought to be outraged that we could not empower our young people… this would have been giving our children an opportunity to do something different,”]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/councilor-hoyt-outraged-that-baseball-academy-wont-build-in-city/Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:57:45 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/councilor-hoyt-outraged-that-baseball-academy-wont-build-in-city/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-sheriff-no-jail-time-for-misdemeanor-marijuana-possession/Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:35:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-sheriff-no-jail-time-for-misdemeanor-marijuana-possession/ “This is an exciting partnership for our campus,” said André Davis, director of UAB Transportation. “We have a vibrant and growing campus community, and our urban setting requires transportation options for our students, faculty and staff. We’re excited to partner with a vendor that has a long history of provi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-to-launch-new-bus-fleet-with-groome-transportation/Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:25:23 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-to-launch-new-bus-fleet-with-groome-transportation/ In a statement released Saturday, Singleton’s family announced that the 51-year-old filmmaker was in ICU and “under great medical care.”
“On Wednesday, April 17th our beloved son/father, John Singleton, suffered a stroke while a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/director-john-singleton-hospitalized-with-stroke/Sun, 21 Apr 2019 16:41:12 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/director-john-singleton-hospitalized-with-stroke/ Had William Seaborn Johnson been like his nine siblings, countless people in the past 160 years might have led diminished lives.
Seaborn was deaf, which inspired his older brother, Joseph, to start a school in 1858 that years later became the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB). Today, the wide-ranging programs on the huge campus in Talladega are renowned worldwide as the staff conti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/blind-ambition-alabama-institute-for-deaf-and-blind-has-untapped-limitless-potential-of-thousands/Sat, 20 Apr 2019 17:12:17 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/blind-ambition-alabama-institute-for-deaf-and-blind-has-untapped-limitless-potential-of-thousands/ Many years ago, I had the privilege of mentoring juveniles in a secure detention facility.  To many of its occupants, the sterile labyrinth of wide, elongated halls, cylinder block walls and scuffed gray paint were dark and scary. For others, the contrary.  The lull of revolving doors became a rudimentary space for those with a lapse of judgment. One of those persons was a young man whom I will refer to as Jacob for the sake of anonymity.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/encouragement-is-a-powerful-thing/Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:01:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/encouragement-is-a-powerful-thing/ Vernessa Barnes can recall vividly, Jan. 22, 2018, the day she lost her only child, Javonti Barnes, who was 37.
“Her boyfriend called me and said, ‘Come quick.’ I asked, ‘What&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vernessa-barnes-finds-strength-to-comfort-others-raise-grandson-after-loss-of-only-daughter/Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:14:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vernessa-barnes-finds-strength-to-comfort-others-raise-grandson-after-loss-of-only-daughter/ Last summer, staff members and volunteers with the United Way of Central Alabama’s Healthy Communities Initiative were preparing for a local bike rodeo. When they pulled up to the lot where the trailer and bikes were stored both the trailer and its bike contents were stolen.
As a result of this theft, all Bike Rodeos in the Birmingham region for the 2018/2019 school year were canceled.
This week, on April 16th, the United Way of Centra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-way-launches-fundraiser-to-bring-back-bike-rodeos-to-birmingham/Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:14:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-way-launches-fundraiser-to-bring-back-bike-rodeos-to-birmingham/ “I did two big, successful fashion shows in 2017 at the Bessemer Civic Center that included transgender models, androgynous models, and models that are disabled,” Pippen said. “My vision is to include [all] people because when I would go to model calls, I would always be the full-figured gir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-modeling-mentoring-and-ministering-of-deangela-pippen/Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:14:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-modeling-mentoring-and-ministering-of-deangela-pippen/ First, in 2016 she began making preliminary lifestyle modifications to prepare for gastric-sleeve surgery, a procedure that reduces the size of the stomach to restrict food intake and induce weight loss. Then, in October 2018—two years after her operation and 100 pounds lighter—Wilson saw a Facebook post about a hiking trip at Turkey Cr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tamikeo-wilson-lost-weight-and-gained-confidence-with-help-of-sister-circle/Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:14:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tamikeo-wilson-lost-weight-and-gained-confidence-with-help-of-sister-circle/ Performance in downtown Birmingham, leads members of T. Mills Run Club through
exercises. (Ameera Steward Photo, The Birmingham Times)Members of T. Mills Run Club stretch before morning workout. (Ameera Steward Photo, The Birmingham Times)Terry Mills, founder of the T. Mills Run Club. (Ameera Stewart Photo, The Birmingham Times)Kevin Brown, founder of and trainer at Xtreme Fitness and
Performanc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/t-mills-run-club-building-and-benefiting-the-community/Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:14:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/t-mills-run-club-building-and-benefiting-the-community/ “I was really quiet on the first hike,” she said. “When I first joined the group, … I was very closed in and not very open to talking to people. I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/shannon-moores-journey-from-negative-feelings-to-positive-energy/Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:14:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/shannon-moores-journey-from-negative-feelings-to-positive-energy/ The dream of being accepted to the Juilliard School in New York City has come true for two dance students at the Alabama School of Fine Arts.
The students are Rachel Lockhart and Haley Winegarden. Both are seniors at ASFA and were two of just 24 to be accepted from around the world.
“It was always a dream of mine. Whenever peopl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-two-asfa-dancers-accepted-into-julliard-school-in-new-york-city/Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:14:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-two-asfa-dancers-accepted-into-julliard-school-in-new-york-city/ By a narrow 3-2 vote, a committee of all five commissioners approved an agreement to allow a UAB-led healthcare authority to take over operations of Cooper Green Mercy Health Services.
The step means that the county would exit the healthcare business.
Commission President Jimmie Stephens an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-county-takes-step-to-exit-the-healthcare-business/Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:14:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-county-takes-step-to-exit-the-healthcare-business/ “It’s not a problem to the people that come because they already know what to expect,” she said. “We’re going to be outside on a mountain. … We know it may rain or be extremely hot during the hike]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-brittney-davis-found-a-hiking-group-and-a-peace-of-mind/Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:14:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-brittney-davis-found-a-hiking-group-and-a-peace-of-mind/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-based-ladies-who-hike-group-conquering-trails-and-trials/Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:14:14 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-based-ladies-who-hike-group-conquering-trails-and-trials/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.KALEIAH AND JACQUES WOODS
Live: Center Point
Married: May 25, 2003
Met: In August 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/learn-to-trust-again-know-that-love-is-meant-for-you/Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:24:43 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/learn-to-trust-again-know-that-love-is-meant-for-you/ Some African-American studies professors are praising Georgetown University undergraduate students for passing a referendum to assess students a semesterly fee to fund reparations for descendants of nearly 300 slaves sold by the university in 1838 to help the school stay afloat.
“I couldn’t be prouder of the Georgetown students,” said Dr. Maurice Jackson, an associate professor in the history department and African American Studies Program. &ldq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-studies-leaders-laud-georgetown-student-vote-for-fee-to-fund-reparations/Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:56:44 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-studies-leaders-laud-georgetown-student-vote-for-fee-to-fund-reparations/ It was only two years ago at Augusta National that Woods needed a nerve block just to hobble upstairs to the Champions Dinner, unsure he would ever play another round of golf. He had a fourth back surgery with hopes of simply playing with his two children, not chasing Jack Nicklaus in history.
And now it’s all pieced b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tiger-woods-makes-masters-his-15th-and-most-improbable-major/Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:37:15 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tiger-woods-makes-masters-his-15th-and-most-improbable-major/ BATON ROUGE, La. — A few weeks after Stewart Lockett made local headlines]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/with-white-students-becoming-a-minority-public-universities-push-harder-to-diversify/Sun, 14 Apr 2019 16:31:11 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/with-white-students-becoming-a-minority-public-universities-push-harder-to-diversify/ The announcement was made at the historic Stonewall/American Life building, 2308 Fourth Ave. North, which has been vacant for 36 years. A private investor will renovate the building into 140 workforce housing units. Work on the build]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woodfin-unveils-opportunity-zones-initiative-for-city-renewal/Sat, 13 Apr 2019 16:55:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woodfin-unveils-opportunity-zones-initiative-for-city-renewal/ The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) and Protective Life Corporation (Protective) announced Thursday a 15-year agreement for the naming rights sponsorship of Birmingham’s new multi-use stadium, which will now be called Protective Stadium.  “We are excited to welcome Protective Life Corporation as our naming rights partner for the new multi-use stadium,” said Tad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/protective-life-gets-naming-rights-for-birminghams-multi-use-stadium/Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:10:34 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/protective-life-gets-naming-rights-for-birminghams-multi-use-stadium/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wormsby-vigils-arent-the-answer-to-stopping-crime/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:33:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wormsby-vigils-arent-the-answer-to-stopping-crime/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-theatre-brings-broadway-to-west-end-library/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:33:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-theatre-brings-broadway-to-west-end-library/ The six goals are: one, safe, secure and sustainable communities; two, healthy, thriving and diverse neighborhoods; three,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/part-iii-final-two-goals-for-woodfin-administrations-update-on-the-big-picture/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:33:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/part-iii-final-two-goals-for-woodfin-administrations-update-on-the-big-picture/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-bards-and-brews-unifies-the-birmingham-arts-community/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:33:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-bards-and-brews-unifies-the-birmingham-arts-community/ Lundy was joined at a public safety forum by Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway, Birmingham Chief of Police Patrick Smith, Presiding Judge of Birmingham Munici]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-announces-public-safety-measures-at-marks-village/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:33:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-announces-public-safety-measures-at-marks-village/ The Birmingham Black Economic Alliance held its third crowdsourcing event at Bizarre: The Coffee Bar on Saturday April 6 to help support those businesses looking to improve the community.
Clarence Muhammad, co-founder of the Economic Alliance, said everyone benefits when black businesses are supported and those include the store owners]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/economic-alliance-to-help-struggling-black-businesses/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:33:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/economic-alliance-to-help-struggling-black-businesses/ “I wanted to play with their tools,” she said. “I’m not quite sure what else I would be doing if I weren’t a nurse practitioner… It really changes people’s lives. … The thing I enjoy the most is providing extra time and extra education to patients.”
Lyons has been a nurse practitioner since 2010, and in December 2018 she ope]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ebonee-lyons-why-telemedicine-is-growing-in-popularity/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:33:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ebonee-lyons-why-telemedicine-is-growing-in-popularity/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-staying-safe-at-church/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:33:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-staying-safe-at-church/ She followed her heart when she moved from Ohio to Nashville, where she met her future husband, Bob, on the same day of her move in 1994.
She followed her heart in 2008 when she and her husband moved their family from California to Birmingham for a new way of life.
And she followed her heart in January 2019 when she donated a kidney to a Birmingham friend who’d been on dialysis for thr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-employee-jarralynne-agee-donated-a-kidney-to-help-save-a-life/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:33:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-employee-jarralynne-agee-donated-a-kidney-to-help-save-a-life/ “I guess that is what makes my story unique because most families that adopt Asian children are typically white, but there are some cases where I’ve heard of African-American families adopting Asian children also,” she said, adding that telling her story is one reason she wrote her autobiographical book “Too M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-library-hosts-first-reading-between-the-wines-on-friday/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:33:50 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-library-hosts-first-reading-between-the-wines-on-friday/ Fred and Tina Littlepage for You Had Me At Hello for The Birmingham Times ( The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/moments-of-glitter-and-pain-but-we-stayed-going-to-the-lord/Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:02:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/moments-of-glitter-and-pain-but-we-stayed-going-to-the-lord/ “This is the right thing to do for our city and it’s the right thing to do in support of our employees… Birmingham is the first Alabama municipality to have such a policy,” Woodfin said during the City Council m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-of-birmingham-employees-get-paid-time-off-if-they-donate-organs/Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:02:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-of-birmingham-employees-get-paid-time-off-if-they-donate-organs/ Students obtaining an associate’s degree at Lawson State Community College (LSCC) can simultaneously work on a bachelor’s at Alabama State University (ASU), presidents of the two institutions announced on Monday.
LSCC President Dr. Perry Ward and A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/lawson-state-alabama-state-announce-historic-partnership/Tue, 09 Apr 2019 18:12:39 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/lawson-state-alabama-state-announce-historic-partnership/ Hundreds of professional and student journalists were in Birmingham Friday and Saturday for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Region III Confere]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/workshops-awards-highlight-black-journalists-regional-conference-in-birmingham/Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:34:30 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/workshops-awards-highlight-black-journalists-regional-conference-in-birmingham/ Kyle Guy made three free throws as debate immediately started over the call and Virginia celebrated its second straight can-you-believe-it play, beating Auburn 63-62 Saturday in the Final Four.
A year after becoming the first No. 1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/guy-hits-fts-on-disputed-foul-virginia-shocks-auburn-63-62/Sun, 07 Apr 2019 08:24:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/guy-hits-fts-on-disputed-foul-virginia-shocks-auburn-63-62/ The Justice Department on Wednesday gave the state 49 days to respond with a remedial plan or face a federal lawsuit for conditions so bad the department believes the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/feds-report-condemning-alabama-prisons-state-vows-action/Sat, 06 Apr 2019 13:48:32 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/feds-report-condemning-alabama-prisons-state-vows-action/ The Magic City will host journalists from throughout the Southeast this weekend. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) hosts its Region III Conference, Code Switching: Reporting the Virtual Truth, at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham on April 5-6.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-hosts-regional-journalism-conference-for-the-national-association-of-black-journalists/Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:38:21 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-hosts-regional-journalism-conference-for-the-national-association-of-black-journalists/ “Over the years, I’ve also had asthma, … severe weig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-jacquie-fazekas-offers-healthy-living-options-to-five-points-west/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-jacquie-fazekas-offers-healthy-living-options-to-five-points-west/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-struggles-with-fertility-richelle-ash-created-her-own-line-of-natural-products/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-struggles-with-fertility-richelle-ash-created-her-own-line-of-natural-products/ At age 29, rising model and actor Randy Bowden Jr. leads a life that illustrates profound resilience.
“Growing up in Birmingham was definitely an experience that cultivated the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/model-and-actor-randy-bowden-jr-ramsay-grad-shows-how-love-wins/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/model-and-actor-randy-bowden-jr-ramsay-grad-shows-how-love-wins/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/thyme-randle-brings-energy-to-his-custom-made-jewelry/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:27:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/thyme-randle-brings-energy-to-his-custom-made-jewelry/ Mr. Pigford was born May 4, 1947 in Birmingham, the son of Joseph Harrison Pigford and Jeanne Ireland Pigford. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1970 aboard the U.S.S. Everglades. After his service he attended Auburn University and in 1974 graduated with a degree in Architecture.
Following graduation, Mr. Pigford and his wife, D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/richard-dick-pigford-noted-architect-dies-at-71/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:27:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/richard-dick-pigford-noted-architect-dies-at-71/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/osunde-ajala-helps-women-experience-the-benefits-of-yoni-steams/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:27:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/osunde-ajala-helps-women-experience-the-benefits-of-yoni-steams/ The NUSA Conference will be held May 15-18 in Palm Springs, California.
The Council voted 6-2 to amend a resolution that requires neighborhood officers to write about their experiences. Now they can make the trip without “journaling” about the conference. President Va]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/neighborhood-leaders-no-longer-required-to-report-on-nusa-conference/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:27:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/neighborhood-leaders-no-longer-required-to-report-on-nusa-conference/ Martin was appointed interim director in December. Here are excerpts from his question and answer session.
Since UAB is such a big employer here . . . what has the transportation system done to bring the employees i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/interim-max-transit-director-on-partnering-with-uab/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:27:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/interim-max-transit-director-on-partnering-with-uab/ “Over the years, I’ve also had asthma, … severe weig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-jacquie-fazekas-brings-healthy-living-to-five-points-west/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:27:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-jacquie-fazekas-brings-healthy-living-to-five-points-west/ At age 29, rising model and actor Randy Bowden Jr. leads a life that illustrates profound resilience.
“Growing up in Birmingham was definitely an experience that cultivated the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/designer-randy-bowden-jr-ramsay-grad-shows-how-love-wins/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:27:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/designer-randy-bowden-jr-ramsay-grad-shows-how-love-wins/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/area-businesses-serve-growing-number-of-people-seeking-holistic-lifestyles/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:27:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/area-businesses-serve-growing-number-of-people-seeking-holistic-lifestyles/ Hinton will share his powerful, personal narrative of love, justice and hope sustained through dark times at 7 p.m. in Samford University’s Leslie S. Wright Center.
In 1985, Hinton was arrested and wrongfully convicted with two counts of capital murder. At the time, he was only twenty-n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/anthony-ray-hinton-honored-as-samfords-2019-corts-distinguished-author/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:27:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/anthony-ray-hinton-honored-as-samfords-2019-corts-distinguished-author/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-struggles-with-fertility-richelle-ashe-created-her-own-line-of-natural-products/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:27:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/after-struggles-with-fertility-richelle-ashe-created-her-own-line-of-natural-products/ Mayors who signed the “Good Neighbor Pledge” represent some of the largest cities in the county including Birmingham, Hoover, Bessemer, Center Point, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Trussville and Vestavia Hills.The elected officials gathered Wednesday in the Jeffers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-mayors-sign-historic-pact-toward-regional-cooperation/Thu, 04 Apr 2019 01:32:31 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-mayors-sign-historic-pact-toward-regional-cooperation/ Ms. Coleman started Grace House Ministries in the Fairfield community near Birmingham in 1992, acting as a mother figure to the young ladies she mentored.
She saw a need to help young girls who were in crisis, or who came from troubled homes and needed the stability, encouragement and life skills while transitioning to an adult. While she initially we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mama-lois-coleman-founder-of-grace-house-dies-at-95/Wed, 03 Apr 2019 17:29:20 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mama-lois-coleman-founder-of-grace-house-dies-at-95/ Lori Lightfoot will be Chicago’s next mayor after Tuesday’s highly anticipated race. She’ll become the first black woman ever to lead the country’s third-largest city.
“Thank you, Chicago. From the bottom of my heart, thank you,” Lightfoot said Tuesday night during her victory speech. “Today, you did more than make history. You created a movement for change.”
Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor, won the April 2 run]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/lori-lightfoot-wins-chicago-mayor-race-will-be-first-black-woman-in-role/Wed, 03 Apr 2019 17:29:20 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/lori-lightfoot-wins-chicago-mayor-race-will-be-first-black-woman-in-role/ Married: June 25, 2005
Met: Don]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/keep-everybody-out-of-your-business-we-dont-do-social-media-drama/Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:35:21 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/keep-everybody-out-of-your-business-we-dont-do-social-media-drama/ Gateway College National Network is now an initiative of Achieving the Dream (ATD), working together to link the success networks for high school and college students to improve college readiness, expand personalized student supports, and broaden services to help colleges graduate more students from vulnerable populations.
The merger is expected to allow ATD to further expand]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/organizations-announce-merger-to-reach-more-students/Tue, 02 Apr 2019 17:19:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/organizations-announce-merger-to-reach-more-students/ Ashedom’s shooting was initially reported by TMZ.
Ashedom was 33. Known for a run of mixtapes which began in 2005 with “Slauson Boy Volume 1,” culminating in his first official album, “Victory Lap,” which was released last year and nom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/grammy-nominated-rapper-nipsey-hussle-shot-and-killed-outside-store/Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:39:26 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/grammy-nominated-rapper-nipsey-hussle-shot-and-killed-outside-store/ KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The confetti was still swirling around Auburn coach Bruce Pearl when he gazed over a team headed to the first Final Four in school history and declared, “This one was fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/auburn-tops-kentucky-77-71-in-ot-for-first-final-four-trip/Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:39:26 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/auburn-tops-kentucky-77-71-in-ot-for-first-final-four-trip/ The show was telecasted live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the first time ever. Winners in some categories were revealed at a non-televised dinner ceremony on Friday, ahead of Saturday’s live awards show.
This year, Marvel’s “Black Panther” won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture. It also score]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/50th-naacp-image-awards-here-are-the-winners/Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:48:46 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/50th-naacp-image-awards-here-are-the-winners/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hot-shooting-auburn-upsets-no-1-north-carolina-97-80/Sat, 30 Mar 2019 06:19:17 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hot-shooting-auburn-upsets-no-1-north-carolina-97-80/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-women-talk-workforce-development-finding-success/Fri, 29 Mar 2019 13:39:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-women-talk-workforce-development-finding-success/ “I started making fronts to paper-doll clothes. They didn’t [need] a back, so it was easy to do,” she said. “Then [my sister and I] started making pillowcases. …  I never took classes for sewing. It just was a gift. I was pretty much self-taught all the way.”
Maiden, 71, owner of A1 Expert Reweaving a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/seamstress-sara-maiden-part-of-citys-history-and-fabric/Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:12:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/seamstress-sara-maiden-part-of-citys-history-and-fabric/ Martin, who was appointed interim director in December, made his comments during a two-hour meeting held by the League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham (LWVGB) at the BJCTA Administration Building in downto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/on-time-performance-for-max-buses-unacceptable-says-interim-birmingham-transit-chief/Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:12:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/on-time-performance-for-max-buses-unacceptable-says-interim-birmingham-transit-chief/ “Children’s Village basically saved my life,” said Adkins, now 30. “They provided structure, discipline, motivation, and a drive to succeed.”
When most of her classmates at P.D. Jackson-O]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/looking-back-deanna-adkins-talks-how-childrens-village-basically-saved-my-life/Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:12:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/looking-back-deanna-adkins-talks-how-childrens-village-basically-saved-my-life/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-maranathan-academy-where-students-get-chance-at-brighter-future/Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:12:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/inside-maranathan-academy-where-students-get-chance-at-brighter-future/ According to Hope for Justice, a nonprofit organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to exploit victims for forced labor, sexual exploitation, dom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/human-trafficking-is-a-growing-problem-regions-bank-on-how-we-can-fight-it/Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:12:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/human-trafficking-is-a-growing-problem-regions-bank-on-how-we-can-fight-it/ Back row from left: Da’Quan Julius, Terrell Lawson, Keltyn Young,
Dagerine Johnson and Justin Studimire. (Amarr Croskey Photo, For The Birmingham Times)Eric Essix, jazz musician speaks to students at Maranathan Academy. (Amarr Croskey Photo, For The Birmingham Times) Eric Essix, jazz musician speaks to students at Maranathan Academy. (Amarr Croskey Phot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-critically-at-risk-students-now-excel-at-birmingham-academy/Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:12:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-critically-at-risk-students-now-excel-at-birmingham-academy/ That phase of the project is expected to cover the wing of the motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stayed in Room 30 and also cover the motel’s entire roof.
“The A.G. Gaston Motel is sacred ground…we are investing in this project because this is the site of freedom—a freedom that changed our city, o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/exterior-renovation-of-historic-ag-gaston-motel-could-begin-in-june/Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:12:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/exterior-renovation-of-historic-ag-gaston-motel-could-begin-in-june/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/donna-dukes-founded-a-school-that-makes-a-difference-in-lives-of-young-people/Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:12:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/donna-dukes-founded-a-school-that-makes-a-difference-in-lives-of-young-people/ Rather than repeating his earlier comments, Saban ultimately provided the 10-year-old member of Boy Scout Troop 478 with some advice.
“Nobody’s ever going to remember anything about what you said (or) did,” the coach said. “They’re only going to rem]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/coach-nick-sabans-fireside-chat-with-boy-scouts-yields-sage-wisdom/Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:12:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/coach-nick-sabans-fireside-chat-with-boy-scouts-yields-sage-wisdom/ former educator who has worked in Bessemer, Birmingham, and Fairfield school systems,
first came to Children’s Village in 2008. (Stephonia Taylor McLinn Photo, For The Birmingham Times)
Two houses sit tucked away on a corner lot in a secluded section of southwest Birmingham. Bikes and a swing set sit in the backyard, which is still on this cold February morning. Inside the two houses, there are neatly made twi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/childrens-village-a-safe-haven-for-those-going-through-traumatic-times/Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:12:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/childrens-village-a-safe-haven-for-those-going-through-traumatic-times/ Rep. Juandalynn Givan issued a statement over the weekend to “humbly express my apologies to my colleagues.” The Birmingham Democrat said she also wanted to challenge fellow lawmakers “to avoid actions that encourage division and oppression.”
“In light of a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/state-rep-juandalynn-givan-apologizes-for-outburst-in-house-chamber/Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:39:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/state-rep-juandalynn-givan-apologizes-for-outburst-in-house-chamber/ “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone who would, please send nominations to Erica Wright at ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.ELLA AND MICHAEL NABORS
Live: Adamsville
Married: Feb. 13, 1988
Met: Michael was wal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/communication-prayer-faithfulness/Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:39:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/communication-prayer-faithfulness/ Smollett attorneys Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes said in a statement that Smollett’s record “has been wiped clean.” Smollett was indicted on 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was attacked by two men.
“I&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jussie-smolletts-attorneys-say-all-criminal-charges-dropped/Tue, 26 Mar 2019 22:29:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jussie-smolletts-attorneys-say-all-criminal-charges-dropped/ The six goals are: one, safe, secure and sustainable communities; two, healthy, thriving and diverse neighborhoo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woodfin-administration-delivers-six-month-update-on-the-big-picture/Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:32:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/woodfin-administration-delivers-six-month-update-on-the-big-picture/ Two Birmingham High School students now have a seat at the political roundtable.
Kamil Goodman, a junior at A.H. Parker High School and Stacey Foster, a senior at Wen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-students-get-seat-at-political-roundtable-in-dc/Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:21:45 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-students-get-seat-at-political-roundtable-in-dc/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/auburn-blows-past-kansas-89-75-to-reach-sweet-16/Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:22:32 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/auburn-blows-past-kansas-89-75-to-reach-sweet-16/ Senators voted 23-7 for the bill that now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives.
The Common Core standards are math and English benchmarks adopted by more than 40 states to describe what students should know after completing each grade. The standards were developed by the National Governors Association but became a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-senate-approves-repeal-of-common-core-standards/Sat, 23 Mar 2019 14:37:13 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alabama-senate-approves-repeal-of-common-core-standards/ Leaders said both agreements represent a new era of cooperation between the county and the City of Adamsville. Commissioner Scales, who has worked very aggressively with communities in her district on infrastruct]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-provides-infrastructure-support-for-adamsville/Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:47:15 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-provides-infrastructure-support-for-adamsville/ “I did the ‘American Dream’—go to school, get a degree—but then I couldn’t get a job and my student loans started showing up, so I had to do something else in order to finance my lifestyle,” she said.
Lee, 31, said she beca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/when-tae-lee-couldnt-find-job-she-became-entrepreneur-now-teaches-others-never-to-go-broke/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:41:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/when-tae-lee-couldnt-find-job-she-became-entrepreneur-now-teaches-others-never-to-go-broke/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-tuskegee-university-family-a-network-of-success/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:41:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-tuskegee-university-family-a-network-of-success/ Sanchez Tanniehill was a happy and healthy baby—until he was 6 weeks old.
“I came home looking good,” he said. “My mom put me down for my daily nap, came back in the room to check]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sanchez-tanniehill-overcame-stroke-at-6-weeks-old-now-a-singer-author-motivational-speaker/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:41:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sanchez-tanniehill-overcame-stroke-at-6-weeks-old-now-a-singer-author-motivational-speaker/ Scenario 1: An elderly bank customer receives a call from someone posing as his son-in-law. The caller says he’s in jail and needs help. He tells the elderly man someone will pick him up at his home and take him to a bank branch so the man can withdraw money to help with the supposed bail his son-in-law needs.
Scenario 2: Another elderly person gets a call from a supposed relative who is stranded in Jamaica. The caller urges the elderly person to head]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-bank-working-to-prevent-elder-abuse-among-older-customers/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:41:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-bank-working-to-prevent-elder-abuse-among-older-customers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rampb-singer-anthony-hamilton-featured-at-uncf-2019-mayorrsquos-masked-ball-photos/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:41:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rampb-singer-anthony-hamilton-featured-at-uncf-2019-mayorrsquos-masked-ball-photos/ The show will be held Saturday, March 23 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Purpose Center at Dannon, 2324 Fifth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
Roxxy on the Rocks brings attention and awareness to unnoticed local programs in a fun loving way.  This year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jokes-for-hope-fundraiser-to-benefit-fallen-officers-dannon-project/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:41:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jokes-for-hope-fundraiser-to-benefit-fallen-officers-dannon-project/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-tuskegee-u-educates-70-of-african-american-veterinarians-in-the-us/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:41:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-tuskegee-u-educates-70-of-african-american-veterinarians-in-the-us/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ed-foundation-provides-job-skills-for-hs-juniors-during-seminar/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:41:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ed-foundation-provides-job-skills-for-hs-juniors-during-seminar/ Russell Johnson always wanted to be a Tuskegee University graduate and a veterinarian. The 40-year-old gets to fulfill his wish for both in May, when he will graduate with a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/at-40-russell-johnsons-wish-for-a-veterinary-doctorate-from-tuskegee-about-to-come-true/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:41:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/at-40-russell-johnsons-wish-for-a-veterinary-doctorate-from-tuskegee-about-to-come-true/ Stinson said she and other apprentices learn how to operate the technology that is used to treat the water at the Turkey Creek facility in Pinson.
“We make sure all of the machines are taken care of and that ever]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/area-students-get-skilled-workforce-training-under-jeffco-sewer-depts-apprenticeship-program/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:41:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/area-students-get-skilled-workforce-training-under-jeffco-sewer-depts-apprenticeship-program/ Live: Wilsonville
Married: December 16, 2016
Met: Ant]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/staying-focused-on-being-a-server-instead-of-being-served/Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:48:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/staying-focused-on-being-a-server-instead-of-being-served/ Council President Valerie Abbott was the lone “no” vote.
The matter has divided the council and was delayed for several weeks because of community opposition.
After a lengthy discussion during Tuesday’s council meeting, it appears the youth academy could come to George Ward Park in Bimingham’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-approves-agreement-with-mlb-for-youth-academy/Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:48:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-approves-agreement-with-mlb-for-youth-academy/ A church that lost its worship home to a Christmas Day fire has found a new home in a synagogue.
A house fire spread to the Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Birmingham, Alabama. While no one was hurt, the fire damaged the church’s lobby area, roof and sanctuary.
The congregation needed a new home, so Rev. Erskine Faush Jr. reached out to Temple Emanu-El for help. The synagogue immediately agreed to open its doors to the church]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-jewish-synagogue-opened-its-doors-to-christian-congregation-after-its-church-burned-on-christmas/Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:14:14 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-jewish-synagogue-opened-its-doors-to-christian-congregation-after-its-church-burned-on-christmas/ FERGUSON, Mo. — Two young men were found dead inside torched cars. Three others died of apparent suicides. Another collapsed on a bus, his death ruled an overdose.
Six deaths, all involving men with connections to protests in Ferguson, Missouri, drew attention on social media and speculation in the activist community that something sinister w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/puzzling-number-of-men-tied-to-ferguson-protests-have-died/Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:22:08 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/puzzling-number-of-men-tied-to-ferguson-protests-have-died/ “I would]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-editor-steps-down-after-interference-from-white-publisher-she-replaced/Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:16:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-editor-steps-down-after-interference-from-white-publisher-she-replaced/ That’s why Horrison-Gurley, in the tradition of ot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/expanding-minority-doctorate-pipeline-began-with-facebook-group/Sat, 16 Mar 2019 15:18:46 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/expanding-minority-doctorate-pipeline-began-with-facebook-group/ The talented lady is said to be a national aeronautics and space administration whiz. 30-year-old Wendy Okolo has achieved a lot in her career.
African is slowly becoming known for producing geniuses who almost always break barriers in their several industries.
Born to a family of six, her career took off at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a Un]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-first-black-woman-to-earn-a-phd-in-aerospace-engineering/Fri, 15 Mar 2019 03:07:28 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-first-black-woman-to-earn-a-phd-in-aerospace-engineering/ “I just got up out of the bed, went in the [bathroom], looked in the mirror, and started cutting away the hair I had,” Gaddis said. “Then I shaved my head and put my makeup on. … I took a picture, and I was like, ‘I’m still beautiful in spite of.’”
Gaddis, 45, has alopecia areata, a condition of losing hair in round patches—and her bea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/deirdre-gaddis-bald-beautiful-and-best-of-birmingham/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/deirdre-gaddis-bald-beautiful-and-best-of-birmingham/ “I just had a vision at the end of the day: I knew I didn’t want to pay rent to anyone anymore,” she said. “I wanted to own my own house, an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/madelaine-bowie-building-homes-and-dreams-in-ensley/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/madelaine-bowie-building-homes-and-dreams-in-ensley/ Every day in March, 31 women will be featured on the City of Birmingham’s social media outlets in celebration of Women’s History Month.
The message is that Birmingham is StrongHER, BoldHER, BrightHER, FierceHER, SmartHER and BraveHER because]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/strongher-birmingham-celebrates-womens-history-month/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/strongher-birmingham-celebrates-womens-history-month/ “LIV Streetwear is a [fashion] brand that was founded in 2012,” said Anthony, 28. “The mission is to create a consistent and recognizable global brand that inspi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/designer-olivia-anthony-living-outside-the-box-with-popular-fashion-brand/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/designer-olivia-anthony-living-outside-the-box-with-popular-fashion-brand/ “The main mission is funding the mission in raising money,” said Casi Ferguson, UNCF Birmingham area development director. “That started 75 years ago, we [were] trying to create additional funding for our member institution and that focus, that determination, that desire, that need is what we’re still]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uncf-birmingham-celebrates-75-years-with-mayors-masked-ball-on-march-16/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uncf-birmingham-celebrates-75-years-with-mayors-masked-ball-on-march-16/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-roaring-20s-fundraiser-raises-thousands-for-high-school-seniors/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-roaring-20s-fundraiser-raises-thousands-for-high-school-seniors/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-roaring-20s-fundraiser-raises-nearly-50k-for-high-school-seniors/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-roaring-20s-fundraiser-raises-nearly-50k-for-high-school-seniors/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-roaring-20s-fundraiser-raises-50525-for-high-school-seniors/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/habd-roaring-20s-fundraiser-raises-50525-for-high-school-seniors/ The Human Rights New Works Festival will take place at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre, 301 19th Street North.
Cromwell and Schicker have enlisted the help of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/red-mountain-theatre-to-host-2nd-annual-human-rights-festival-march-21-24/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/red-mountain-theatre-to-host-2nd-annual-human-rights-festival-march-21-24/ It can be as simple as an email that looks like it’s from the CEO. Or it can be as complex as someone hacking a company’s operating systems and draining its accounts. Or it can be something that just doesn’t seem right when a request to move money comes through.
Regardless of the tactic, the r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-bank-launches-campaign-for-protecting-your-company-from-wire-fraud/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/regions-bank-launches-campaign-for-protecting-your-company-from-wire-fraud/ Bradford was a black man who according to witnesses was trying to protect people during an active shooting at the Rivercha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ej-bradfords-parents-sue-ag-hoover-police-for-release-of-video-footage/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ej-bradfords-parents-sue-ag-hoover-police-for-release-of-video-footage/ Calling it a historic day for the state of Alabama, Ivey signed the bill, and related measures into law, shortly after they won final approval in the Alabama Legislature. Ivey said lawmakers made a “bold statement that they are all in when it comes to inve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/gov-kay-ivey-signs-gas-tax-increase-into-law/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/gov-kay-ivey-signs-gas-tax-increase-into-law/ The proposal has been on the council agenda for the past month and has been delayed by neighborhood opposition, questions about impact on groups that currently have activities at the park and other issues.
The issue didn’t come up Tuesday because the council lacked a quorum — five members we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mlb-youth-academy-could-still-open-at-george-ward-park-with-alternate-plan/Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:43:11 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mlb-youth-academy-could-still-open-at-george-ward-park-with-alternate-plan/ Live: RoebuckMarried: March 12, 2011
Met: Jessica and Jer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/compromise-sometimes-you-have-to-do-things-you-dont-want-to-do/Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:43:11 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/compromise-sometimes-you-have-to-do-things-you-dont-want-to-do/ The festival will feature food, music, art, film and cultural traditions to provide both UAB Blazers and the Greater Birmingham community a chance to “travel around the world” in a day.
Headlining performers for UAB’s International Festival are Grammy-nominated Panamanian hip-hop group]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-international-festival-with-food-music-dance-and-art-on-march-30/Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:27:39 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-international-festival-with-food-music-dance-and-art-on-march-30/ There was no immediate indication why the plane went down in clear weather while on a flight to Nairobi, the capital of neighboring Kenya. The crash was strikingly similar to that of a Lion Air jet in Indonesian]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ethiopian-airlines-crash-kills-157-spreads-global-grief/Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:47:39 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ethiopian-airlines-crash-kills-157-spreads-global-grief/ Companion legislation was also introduced Friday in the House of R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-kamala-harris-and-rep-yvette-clarke-reintroduce-legislation-to-honor-shirley-chisholm/Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:28:40 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sen-kamala-harris-and-rep-yvette-clarke-reintroduce-legislation-to-honor-shirley-chisholm/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/donald-watkins-sr-found-guilty-on-all-counts-son-guilty-on-two-counts/Sat, 09 Mar 2019 04:41:05 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/donald-watkins-sr-found-guilty-on-all-counts-son-guilty-on-two-counts/ The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has put CNN on a “special media monitoring list” and plans to analyze the network’s practices surrounding diversity, inclusion and equity, the organization said Monday.
The organization issued a statement indicating its concern about “the lack of black representation within the ranks of CNN’s executive news managers and direct reports to CNN President Jeff Zucker.”
NABJ wro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/nabj-calls-out-cnn-for-lack-of-black-representation/Fri, 08 Mar 2019 17:20:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/nabj-calls-out-cnn-for-lack-of-black-representation/ Here’s what he remembered about the April 2012 incident: Grimes and four of his friends had gone to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rashad-grimes-once-faced-capital-murder-charge-now-in-cumberland-school-of-law/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rashad-grimes-once-faced-capital-murder-charge-now-in-cumberland-school-of-law/ This week I would like to look at potential long-term solutions.  One of the factors that leads to crime and a low quality of life in general is having some in the community with inadequate work skills.
The only way to significantly change the long-term prospect for those individuals is to find training and oversight programs; but t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wormsby-long-termsolution-toreduce-crime/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:41:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wormsby-long-termsolution-toreduce-crime/ The Dragons’ previous state titles came in 1990, 1993, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Saturday’s championship was the first under Coach Audwin Howard&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wenonah-dragons-boys-defeat-center-point-claim-state-basketball-crown/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:41:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wenonah-dragons-boys-defeat-center-point-claim-state-basketball-crown/ Here’s what he remembered about the April 2012 incident: Grimes and four of his friends had gone to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rashad-grimes-once-faced-capital-murder-now-in-cumberland-school-of-law/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:41:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/rashad-grimes-once-faced-capital-murder-now-in-cumberland-school-of-law/ Tosca will be performed Friday, March 15 and Sunday March 17 at Samford University’s Wright Center.
Opera and classical music may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/opera-birminghams-tosca-features-rising-african-american-talent/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:41:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/opera-birminghams-tosca-features-rising-african-american-talent/ LaByron Harris had 19 points, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks to earn tournament Most Valuable Player honors as Miles (21-8) earned an automatic berth into the NCAA Division II South Region tournament.
Miles’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-captures-first-ever-siac-basketball-championship/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:41:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-captures-first-ever-siac-basketball-championship/ Birmingham’s (UAB’s) Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts. (Ameera Steward Photo, The Birmingham Times)Jenesia Porter, JCMP fellow, Samford University, during panel discussion in front of a standing-room-only crowd at the University of Alabama atBirmingham’s (UAB’s) Abroms-Engel Institute for the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-college-students-compile-forceful-report-on-lynchings-in-bham-area/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:41:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-college-students-compile-forceful-report-on-lynchings-in-bham-area/ Tracing her family’s history and creating conversation about Jefferson County’s racial past are not easy, but Myeisha Hutchinson won’t be deterred.
As president of the Woodlawn Community in Birmingham and an organizer of the Jefferson County Memorial Project (JCMP), a citizen-led coalition committed to telling the untold history of lynching in the county, s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/for-myeisha-hutchinson-conversations-about-areas-racial-past-are-personal/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:41:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/for-myeisha-hutchinson-conversations-about-areas-racial-past-are-personal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/citizen-led-coalition-uncovers-history-of-lynching-in-jeffco/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:41:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/citizen-led-coalition-uncovers-history-of-lynching-in-jeffco/ CakEffect, “The Little Shop with a Grand Effect,” will hold a grand opening in Hoover on March 9 beginning at 9 a.m.
Komeh O. Davis is the owner and culinary architect behind CakEffect, which specializes in sculpted two-dimensional and three-dimensional cakes.
Davis, a Detroit native, who has always loved baking and has a background in visual arts, credits her mother Naomi Davis, for inspiring he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/cakeffect-opening-new-location-in-hoover-on-march-9/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:41:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/cakeffect-opening-new-location-in-hoover-on-march-9/ Bruce R. Korf, MD, PhD, is the Chief Genomics Officer, UAB Medicine and co-principal investigator of the All of Us Southern Network. Here,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/all-of-us-research-uabs-dr-bruce-korf-on-medical-benefits-of-precision-medicine/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:41:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/all-of-us-research-uabs-dr-bruce-korf-on-medical-benefits-of-precision-medicine/ The City Council on Tuesday delayed for two weeks voting on a resolution that would allow the MLB Youth Foundation to enter an agreement with the city to start a youth baseball and softball academy at the park. Last week, the cou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/major-league-baseball-reassesses-academy-at-george-ward-park/Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:35:10 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/major-league-baseball-reassesses-academy-at-george-ward-park/ CRYSTAL AND ERIC EVANS
Live: Midfield
Married: October 5, 2013
Met: Eric and Cry]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/grow-with-your-spouse-make-them-perfect-for-you/Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:35:10 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/grow-with-your-spouse-make-them-perfect-for-you/ Associated PressBEAUREGARD, Ala. (AP) — A tornado roared into southeast Alabama and killed at least 23 people and injured several others Sunday, part of a severe storm system that caused catastrophic damage and unleashed other tornadoes around the Southeast.
“Unfortunately our toll, as far as fatalities, does stand at 23 at the current time,” Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones told WRBL-TV of the death toll. He added that two people were in intensive care.
U]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-way-launches-rescue-and-recovery-in-lee-county/Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:22:28 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/united-way-launches-rescue-and-recovery-in-lee-county/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hoover-schools-investigating-students-who-used-racist-slurs/Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:22:28 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hoover-schools-investigating-students-who-used-racist-slurs/ Each episode weaves together their stories, gleaned from cutting-edge DNA analysis and old school genealogical detective work.
And, at the center of it all and guiding every discovery is Gates, the Alphonse Fletcher Unive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-interactive-website-featuring-henry-louis-gates-tracks-slave-voyages/Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:49:18 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-interactive-website-featuring-henry-louis-gates-tracks-slave-voyages/ In November 2018, the University of Alabama at Birmingham was honored by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award.
UAB is one of a limited number of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-recognized-for-commitment-to-diversity-with-prestigious-award/Sun, 03 Mar 2019 18:28:47 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-recognized-for-commitment-to-diversity-with-prestigious-award/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/congressional-leaders-in-birmingham-for-civil-rights-pilgrimage/Sat, 02 Mar 2019 18:05:27 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/congressional-leaders-in-birmingham-for-civil-rights-pilgrimage/ Woodfin made his statement as he unveiled the City of Birmingham’s PEACE Campaign to counteract violent crime.
The campaign is a coordinated effort between city, community and law enforcement to achieve change on multiple fronts.  It includes an #IncreasePeace public service announcement campaign that features 30-secon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/gun-violence-a-public-health-crisis-in-birmingham-mayor-says/Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:21:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/gun-violence-a-public-health-crisis-in-birmingham-mayor-says/ Kristal Bryant, owner of K&J’s Elegant Pastries in Alabaster, has been down but never out.
“Every time I felt like I was getting closer and closer to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-kristal-bryant-gave-birth-to-the-mother-of-milkshakes/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-kristal-bryant-gave-birth-to-the-mother-of-milkshakes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/loyal-following-the-socialmedia-success-of-kampjrsquos-elegant-pastries/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/loyal-following-the-socialmedia-success-of-kampjrsquos-elegant-pastries/ She is the Healthy Living Programs director of Urban Ministry Inc., a community-based nonprofit in Birmingham. A graduate of Culinard who worked with Chris Dupont at Café Dupont, Shambulia is a certified health coach and an educator and advocate for wellness who combines her passions for healthy, natural foods; organic gardening; and social enterprise through West End]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ama-shambulia-boosts-wellness-with-healthy-dishes-in-west-birmingham/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ama-shambulia-boosts-wellness-with-healthy-dishes-in-west-birmingham/ Sonequa Murray has a lot of family support when it comes to running her business.
But make no mistake, Murray’s creative culinary skills are the secret ingredient behind her “sweet” success. Her craft? Making moist, flavorful confections for Simply Sonequa Pound Cakes.
But pound cake was just the start. A number of sweet treats have since debuted out of her ho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sonequa-murray-delivers-sweet-treats-with-homemade-pound-cakes/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/sonequa-murray-delivers-sweet-treats-with-homemade-pound-cakes/ Antonio “Tony” Minifield, photographer, has always been creative, especially when it came to visual arts.
“My first hustle was painting and doing silk portraits of people,” he said. “I wanted to do something where I could draw and b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/antonio-tony-minifield-on-his-picture-perfect-photography-business/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/antonio-tony-minifield-on-his-picture-perfect-photography-business/ Jessica Haney looks on as Kenneth Tyrone King speaks during the program. (Ameera Steward Photos, The Birmingham Times)
The Prison Fellowship and Offender Alumni Association of Alabama hosted the event, “Unlocking Second Chances” and talked about the si]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/faith-based-groups-need-to-do-more-to-help-ex-offenders-with-second-chances/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/faith-based-groups-need-to-do-more-to-help-ex-offenders-with-second-chances/ There is no better time than now for a production of Ntozake Shange’s famed choreopoem and award-winning stage play, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf”, according to Alicia Johnson-Willia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ntozake-shanges-famed-for-colored-girls-at-the-encore-march-1-3/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ntozake-shanges-famed-for-colored-girls-at-the-encore-march-1-3/ U.S. Sen. Doug Jones earlier this year hosted the first annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Summit at Lawson State Community College which brought together HBCU leaders to talk challenges and opportunities. Solving funding hurdles is a major part of that equation — which Miles College has taken steps to crack.
Jones said “(HBCUs) are part of the foundat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-thriving-provides-blueprint-for-hbcus-nationwide/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-thriving-provides-blueprint-for-hbcus-nationwide/ “When I came here eight years ago from Huntsville my plan was very clear: to accept the challenge to put into practice the proven strategies t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brian-hilson-steps-down-as-president-and-ceo-of-birmingham-business-alliance/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/brian-hilson-steps-down-as-president-and-ceo-of-birmingham-business-alliance/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wormsby-we-need-a-special-court-for-repeat-offenders/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:06:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wormsby-we-need-a-special-court-for-repeat-offenders/ By Julianne Malveaux
According to some historians, Afrodescendents first entered these united states in 1619 off the coast of Virginia. If we believe that narrative, Afrodescendents have been in this country for 400 years. If the people who were kidnapped and brought here had to tell the story, would they tell the same one? Would they say that we came before Columbus? That some of us might have been here even longer? There were captured Africans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/malveaux-four-hundred-years-later-and-we-still-aint-clear/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:06:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/malveaux-four-hundred-years-later-and-we-still-aint-clear/ I’m not talking about the cold kind in your freezer nor am I talking about the folks from Immigration.
ICE stands for “In Case of Emergency”!
Each year, more than 130 million visits are made to hospital emergency rooms following a medical emergency. Nearly two thirds of the patients who experienced Emer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-how-to-prepare-for-medical-emergencies/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:06:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ellis-how-to-prepare-for-medical-emergencies/ Spring of 2019 is just a few short weeks away – March 20th. Spring is a majestic season. It’s the season when the earth paints its landscape like an artist painting a masterpiece. Earth begins to awaken from the cold of winter and starts a seasonal rebirth with the beautiful shades of colored flowers bursting through the soil, green grass leaping toward the sun and green leaves sprouting out on barren tree limbs – home to different species of birds that ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-how-to-drive-in-different-severe-weather-conditions/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:06:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/drew-how-to-drive-in-different-severe-weather-conditions/ Young men between the ages of 15 and 24, especially African American men, are at an increased risk for suicide. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, African Americans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/crystal-mullen-johnson-african-american-men-and-mental-health/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:06:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/crystal-mullen-johnson-african-american-men-and-mental-health/ According to BWW spokesman Rick Jackson, “an accidental mix of sodium hypochlorite (which is essentially bleach) and ferric sulfate” caused the gas at the Shades Mountain Filter Plant.
BWW employees were able to contain the chemical accident that occurred early Wednesday.
In total]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dozens-taken-to-hospital-after-chemical-reaction-at-water-works-on-hwy-280/Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:03:22 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dozens-taken-to-hospital-after-chemical-reaction-at-water-works-on-hwy-280/ Live: McDonald Chapel
Married: February 16, 2011
Met: Jam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/put-both-heads-together-and-listen-to-one-another/Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:06:53 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/put-both-heads-together-and-listen-to-one-another/ Charmienne Butterfield (Image: Black Girls Code)
Recently, the organization highlighted]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the15-year-old-student-who-has-been-coding-since-she-was-8/Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:54:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the15-year-old-student-who-has-been-coding-since-she-was-8/ Dr. Marilyn Dossett Sesser Bowen was born September 5, 1951, in Natchez, Miss., to Clarence Edward Dossett and Kathryn Maudell Dossett. She always joked that she was born premature thanks to her mother’s steady pregnancy diet of cigarettes and Coke. Marilyn was born weighing 5 pounds 3 ounces, and lost down to 3 pounds before being nursed back to health. She was born a survivor, and that fighting spirit stayed with her throughout her]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-marilyn-dossett-sesser-bowen/Mon, 25 Feb 2019 23:30:24 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-marilyn-dossett-sesser-bowen/ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spike Lee’s first-ever competitive Oscar award turned a mostly staid ceremony into one with joy and passion, but that later gave way to frustration.
Lee, who captured the best adapted screenplay trophy for “BlacKkKlansman,” jumped into the arms of presenter, longtime collaborator and close friend Samuel L. Jackson when he took the stage Sunday to accept his award with Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott. Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/spike-lee-wins-his-first-oscar-ever-for-blackkklansman/Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:47:40 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/spike-lee-wins-his-first-oscar-ever-for-blackkklansman/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/oscars-2019-here-are-all-the-academy-award-winners/Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:47:40 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/oscars-2019-here-are-all-the-academy-award-winners/ OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Eight University of Mississippi basketball players kneeled during the national anthem Saturday before a victory over Georgia in response to a Confederacy rally near the arena.
With the teams lined up across the court at the free throw lines, six players took a knee and bowed at the start of the “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Two other players later joined them.
“The majority of it was just that we saw one of our teammates doi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ole-miss-players-kneel-in-response-to-confederacy-rally/Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:02:52 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ole-miss-players-kneel-in-response-to-confederacy-rally/ In a brief appearance before reporters, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced the 10 counts against the 52-year-old Grammy winner, whose]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/r-kelly-arrested-charged-in-chicago-with-sexual-abuse/Sat, 23 Feb 2019 17:02:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/r-kelly-arrested-charged-in-chicago-with-sexual-abuse/ The Democrat-Reporter of Linden, Alabama, announced Friday that Elecia R. Dexter is taking over as the paper’s publisher and editor from Goodloe Sutton.
That comes after Sutton published an editorial calling for a resurgence of the KKK. The editorial said Democrats and “Democrats in the Republican Party” are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-woman-replacing-alabama-editor-who-endorsed-kkk/Sat, 23 Feb 2019 01:33:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-woman-replacing-alabama-editor-who-endorsed-kkk/ The BPL will host 19 events from February 22-28, among the events: a Black Panther Party on Friday, February 22 and pianist concert on Sunday, February 24 at the Central Library; free movie screenings at various libraries; and a Springville Road Regional Library tribute to George Crum, an African American inventor famou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-library-closes-out-black-history-month-with-19-programs-through-feb-28/Fri, 22 Feb 2019 10:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-library-closes-out-black-history-month-with-19-programs-through-feb-28/ The BPL will host 19 events from February 22-28, among the events: a Black Panther Party on Friday, February 22 and pianist concert on Sunday, February 24 at the Central Library; free movie screenings at various libraries; and a Springville Road Regional Library tribute to George Crum, an African American inventor famou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bpl-closes-out-black-history-month-with-19-programs-through-feb-28/Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:46:08 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bpl-closes-out-black-history-month-with-19-programs-through-feb-28/ From cousin-filled play dates in the woods of Alabama to awe-inspiring sunsets on the black-sand beaches of New Zealand, Vincent Smith Jr. has learned to cherish the moment. The Birmingham native remembers life in the Magic City as being rather easy, growing up surrounded by the love of an encouraging family and close friends.
Smith now calls the fast-paced streets and culture-laden boroughs of New York City home in his position of wardrobe stylist for meg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vincent-smith-jr-birmingham-high-school-grad-now-a-stylist-for-megastar-cardi-bs-wardrobe-team/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vincent-smith-jr-birmingham-high-school-grad-now-a-stylist-for-megastar-cardi-bs-wardrobe-team/ From cousin-filled play dates in the woods of Alabama to awe-inspiring sunsets on the black-sand beaches of New Zealand, Vincent Smith Jr. has learned to cherish the moment. The Birmingham native remembers life in the Magic City as being rather easy, growing up surrounded by the love of an encouraging family and close friends.
Smith now calls the fast-paced streets and culture-laden boroughs of New York City home in his position of wardrobe stylist for meg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vincent-smith-jr-birmingham-high-school-grad-now-a-stylist-for-megastar-cardi-b/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vincent-smith-jr-birmingham-high-school-grad-now-a-stylist-for-megastar-cardi-b/ People who are released from prison deserve a second chance because it can help restore families and communities, said panelists during a session Tuesday night at the Church at Brook Hills.
The Prison Fellowship and Offender Alumni Association of A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/why-ex-offenders-need-a-second-chance-according-to-area-criminal-justice-experts/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:45:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/why-ex-offenders-need-a-second-chance-according-to-area-criminal-justice-experts/ From cousin-filled play dates in the woods of Alabama to awe-inspiring sunsets on the black-sand beaches of New Zealand, Vincent Smith Jr. has learned to cherish the moment. The Birmingham native remembers life in the Magic City as being rather easy, growing up surrounded by the love of an encouraging family and close friends.
Smith now calls the fast-paced streets and culture-laden boroughs of New York City home in his position of wardrobe stylist for meg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vincent-smith-jr-birmingham-high-school-grad-now-stylist-for-megastar-cardi-b/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:45:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/vincent-smith-jr-birmingham-high-school-grad-now-stylist-for-megastar-cardi-b/ Plans are underway or in the works to revitalize downtown Birmingham’s historic Fourth Avenue Business District and Civil Rights District. Here are some, according to officials with Urban Impact Inc., a community- and economic-development agency helping to revive the area.
Revitalization. A $54,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/upcoming-plans-for-fourth-avenue-historic-district-here-are-some/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:45:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/upcoming-plans-for-fourth-avenue-historic-district-here-are-some/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/these-family-businesses-have-a-long-history-in-fourth-avenue-district/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:45:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/these-family-businesses-have-a-long-history-in-fourth-avenue-district/ March is the traditional beginning of severe weather season in the South, and Gov. Kay Ivey has declared Feb. 17-22 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama.
The National Weather Service and experts at the University of Alabam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/severe-weather-season-is-coming-up-heres-how-to-prepare/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:45:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/severe-weather-season-is-coming-up-heres-how-to-prepare/ Included is a city-wide resurfacing project to address more than 19 miles of streets that will stretch across all nine council districts that is scheduled to begin mid-to-late summer, he said.
“The [capital] projects include parks, recreation centers, city facilities,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-announces-online-tool-to-help-residents-track-capital-projects/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:45:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-announces-online-tool-to-help-residents-track-capital-projects/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/licensed-counselor-cherie-edwards-on-surviving-sexual-trauma/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:45:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/licensed-counselor-cherie-edwards-on-surviving-sexual-trauma/ Project Homeless Connect, an annual day of services in one place with the goal to break down the barriers to safe, decent, affordable housing, was held Saturday, February 16 at the Boutwell Auditorium in downtown Birmingham.
In partnership with the City of Birmingham, the Unit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hundreds-in-need-get-free-services-during-project-homeless-connect/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:45:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hundreds-in-need-get-free-services-during-project-homeless-connect/ Shirley Ferrill may be one of the new kids on the block in downtown Birmingham’s historic Fourth Avenue Business District, but she’s old school when it comes to helping in her community. Ferrill, 65, is the owner of Ferrill African Wear at 320 16th St. N., which opened in November 2017.
“The main goal, of course, is to sell Afri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ferrill-african-wear-part-of-the-new-look-in-fourth-avenue-historic-district/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:45:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ferrill-african-wear-part-of-the-new-look-in-fourth-avenue-historic-district/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/big-changes-ahead-for-birminghams-fourth-avenue-historic-district/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:45:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/big-changes-ahead-for-birminghams-fourth-avenue-historic-district/ Live: Calera
Married: November 2, 2013
Met: Tony and Saman]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/its-easier-when-your-spouse-is-your-best-friend-and-has-your-back/Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:00:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/its-easier-when-your-spouse-is-your-best-friend-and-has-your-back/ “I thought it helped to unite the black community,” said former Mayor Richard Arrington, “…I think the response of the black community was a united response that cut across generational lines and across social lines. That’s a unity we don’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-dr-angela-davis-and-area-leaders-packed-the-boutwell/Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:00:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-dr-angela-davis-and-area-leaders-packed-the-boutwell/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/naacp-celebrates-110th-anniversary-of-freedom-fighting/Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:26:28 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/naacp-celebrates-110th-anniversary-of-freedom-fighting/ The former NFL quarterback and the league have reached a financial settlement in Kaepernick’s collusion complaint against football’s owners.
The settlement comes just one day after it was revealed that the former San Francisco 49er, who led the team to a Super Bowl in 2013, turned down a contract offer to play in a new developmental league.
Terms of the settlement, which]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/nfl-settles-collusion-case-with-kaepernick/Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:36:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/nfl-settles-collusion-case-with-kaepernick/ The “Conversation with Angela Davis” at the Boutwell culminated a series of daylong activities for Davis, who earlier in the day spoke during a morning press conference at Tuggle Elementary School which she attended while growing up in Birmingham.
The visit ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/angela-davis-met-with-support-standing-ovation-at-boutwell/Sun, 17 Feb 2019 07:17:20 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/angela-davis-met-with-support-standing-ovation-at-boutwell/ Davis spoke during a morning press conference at Tuggle Elementary School which she attended while growing up in Birmingham. The conference was ahead of her public address later that night at the Boutwell Auditorium.
The visit came on the same day she was supposed to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/angela-davis-speaks-for-first-time-in-birmingham-since-civil-rights-institutes-fiasco/Sat, 16 Feb 2019 23:25:16 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/angela-davis-speaks-for-first-time-in-birmingham-since-civil-rights-institutes-fiasco/ Cutts is also one of only 14 of those students selected for a post in a legislative office for a one-year period. Cutts’ one-year fellowship in the highly competitive program begins this month in Mississ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-student-selected-for-prestigious-national-fellowship/Sat, 16 Feb 2019 17:00:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-student-selected-for-prestigious-national-fellowship/ North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Tuesday appointed Cheri Beasley to be the chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court. Beasley will be the first black woman to hold the position.
“It is not at all lost on me, this historic factor, especially given that this is Black History Month,” Beasley said in a speech following the announcement, according to local ABC affiliate WTVD.
“I hope that in some way, my service inspires young p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/first-black-woman-appointed-to-serve-as-supreme-court-chief-justice-in-north-carolina/Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:30:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/first-black-woman-appointed-to-serve-as-supreme-court-chief-justice-in-north-carolina/ North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Tuesday appointed Cheri Beasley to be the chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court. Beasley will be the first black woman to hold the position.
“It is not at all lost on me, this historic factor, especially given that this is Black History Month,” Beasley said in a speech following the announcement, according to local ABC affiliate WTVD.
“I hope that in some way, my service inspires young p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/north-carolina-to-have-its-first-black-woman-as-supreme-court-chief-justice/Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:18:47 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/north-carolina-to-have-its-first-black-woman-as-supreme-court-chief-justice/ Jeremy Owens is charged with one count of capital murder, two counts of attempted murder, certain persons forbidden to possess a pistol, 3rd degree receiving stolen property and possession of marijuana.
Sgt. Carter was fatally shot on January 13 while responding to reports of car break-ins near 5th Avenue North. According to authorities, Sgt. Carter and an additional]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/arrest-made-in-shooting-death-of-bpd-sergeant-wytasha-carter/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:07:25 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/arrest-made-in-shooting-death-of-bpd-sergeant-wytasha-carter/ “We always had a great medical staff [at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, Ala.], so it’s just kind of where I spent my time,” said Alexander, 27. “Their care and their love for [my mother] definitely made me fall in love with the profession.”
Alexander’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-tiffany-alexander-27-co-founder-of-a-pediatrics-urgent-care-facility-in-birmingham/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-tiffany-alexander-27-co-founder-of-a-pediatrics-urgent-care-facility-in-birmingham/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wormsby-sorry-but-i-had-to-say-it/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:16:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wormsby-sorry-but-i-had-to-say-it/ You could go with the traditional red dress, but that’s too easy. Deviate from the expected and go for something, well, different. I always like to mix things up on special days, and Valentine’s Day is just one such occasion. Depending on what you plan to do on Valen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/valentine-days-fashion-break-the-mold-by-being-creative-with-your-look/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:16:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/valentine-days-fashion-break-the-mold-by-being-creative-with-your-look/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-pizitz-building-and-the-revival-of-downtown-birmingham/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:16:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-pizitz-building-and-the-revival-of-downtown-birmingham/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/once-abandoned-the-pizitz-is-now-home-to-143-multifamily-residences/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:16:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/once-abandoned-the-pizitz-is-now-home-to-143-multifamily-residences/ Watkins grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, home of legendary heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, who was that city’s A.G. Gaston, he said.
No child grows up in Louisville without knowing Muhammad Ali, “so]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/noted-business-author-boyce-watkins-headlines-ag-gaston-conference/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:16:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/noted-business-author-boyce-watkins-headlines-ag-gaston-conference/ Beverly E. Smith, National President and CEO of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was the keynote speaker during the Founders’ Day Celebration held Saturday, February 9 at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Exhibition Hall.
The event, hosted by the Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was sold out with mo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/more-than-700-celebrate-deltas-founders-day-in-birmingham/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:16:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/more-than-700-celebrate-deltas-founders-day-in-birmingham/ “We always had a great medical staff [at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, Ala.], so it’s just kind of where I spent my time,” said Alexander, 27. “Their care and their love for [my mother] definitely made me fall in love with the profession.”
Alexander’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-tiffany-alexander-27-co-founder-of-an-pediatrics-urgent-care-facility-in-birmingham/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:16:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-tiffany-alexander-27-co-founder-of-an-pediatrics-urgent-care-facility-in-birmingham/ Woodfin shared the stage with Jeff Johnson, a TV personality, motivational speaker and political activist who helped kick off Samford University’s Black History Month.
“I think children are watching us as adults and how we engage each o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-randall-woodfin-and-tv-personality-jeff-johnson-on-leadership/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:16:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-randall-woodfin-and-tv-personality-jeff-johnson-on-leadership/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/forge-at-the-pizitz-inside-the-citys-first-co-working-space-for-start-up-businesses/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:16:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/forge-at-the-pizitz-inside-the-citys-first-co-working-space-for-start-up-businesses/ Dakota Nichols knows all about pro football in Birmingham, even though the 31-year-old wasn’t alive when most of those teams were on the field.
“I love Birmingham, so I’ve researched all the history and know all of it,” the Inverness resident said.
Sunday, Nichols was on hand for history as the Birmingha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-iron-makes-impressive-debut-in-alliance-of-american-football/Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:16:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-iron-makes-impressive-debut-in-alliance-of-american-football/ Woodfin, alongside Councilor Steven Hoyt and Langford’s wife, Melva, who works in Hoyt’s council office, proposed that the Birmingham CrossPlex be renamed the Larry P. Langford Birmingham CrossPlex.
“[Langford] made many contributions to our city and we feel . . .  those contri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-rename-crossplex-in-honor-of-larry-langford/Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:39:25 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-rename-crossplex-in-honor-of-larry-langford/ Live: Calera
Married: June 1, 2015
Met: Kelvin and Monique]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/follow-your-heart-to-find-happiness-with-another-person/Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:39:25 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/follow-your-heart-to-find-happiness-with-another-person/ Ryan, who has covered four U.S. presidents for American Urban Radio Networks and provides commentary for CNN, was the guest speaker during Alabama Power’s “Power of Culture and Contribution” luncheon at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/journalist-april-ryan-on-trump-history-and-the-power-of-service/Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:26:52 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/journalist-april-ryan-on-trump-history-and-the-power-of-service/ Among the speakers were Mark Pettway, Jefferson County Sheriff; Patrick Smith; Birmingham Police Chief and Danny Carr, Jefferson County District Attorney. Also present was o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/areas-top-law-enforcement-officials-address-killings-of-black-males/Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:18:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/areas-top-law-enforcement-officials-address-killings-of-black-males/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/2019-grammys-here-are-all-the-winners/Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:18:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/2019-grammys-here-are-all-the-winners/ Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has a reputation of being a sharp dresser. Almost as sharp as the man about whom he would speak on Saturday morning.
Woodfin’s athletic shoes didn’t seem to match the dress blue suit he wore. But the shoes were a tribute to Emanuel Bell, the Wenona]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/funeral-of-emanuel-tubb-bell-wenonah-hs-coach-remembered-as-a-true-champion/Sun, 10 Feb 2019 09:22:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/funeral-of-emanuel-tubb-bell-wenonah-hs-coach-remembered-as-a-true-champion/ Top Democrats, including a number of presidential hopefuls and most of Virginia’s congressional delegation, swiftly and decisively turned against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/scandals-drive-calls-for-top-virginia-leadership-to-resign/Sat, 09 Feb 2019 08:18:46 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/scandals-drive-calls-for-top-virginia-leadership-to-resign/ Under the agreement the county will take over maintenance of Valley Road, Aaron Aronov Drive and Rutledge Drive. County-managed improvements to the streets and rights-of-way will begin in about two weeks. The through road agreement was unanimously approved by both governments.
“A drive through th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-votes-to-maintain-3-major-roadways-in-fairfield/Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:39:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jeffco-votes-to-maintain-3-major-roadways-in-fairfield/ Crowding the plate, fearsome and fearless, Frank Robinson hammered his way into the Hall of Fame.
His legacy, however, was cemen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/frank-robinson-baseballs-fearsome-trailblazer-dies-at-83/Fri, 08 Feb 2019 04:13:48 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/frank-robinson-baseballs-fearsome-trailblazer-dies-at-83/ Shuttlesworth was pastor of hist]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/times-change-but-the-objectives-of-the-demonstrations-shouldnt/Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/times-change-but-the-objectives-of-the-demonstrations-shouldnt/ “I was told that if anybody ever touched me, I needed to tell,” she said. “But some people don’t have those conversations with their kids.”
More and more people are now having those conversations in the wake of “Surviving R. Kelly”—a six-hour television documentary that aired on Lifetime in January, revealing the acco]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-why-more-women-are-coming-forward/Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-why-more-women-are-coming-forward/ Gone are the days of silence and shame in the face of sexual assault and misconduct. America is slowly adapting to a new narrative for survivors of sexual abuse—one that empowers, vocalizes, and offers cathartic relief.
With there being strength in numbers and solace in solidarity, the country has taken a stance in support of the growing movement to lift the veil of secrecy and denial surrounding sexual abuse and sexual predators.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-counselors-on-the-lasting-effects-of-trauma-women-face/Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-counselors-on-the-lasting-effects-of-trauma-women-face/ Today, though, I respectfully offer a different view of Dr. Davis and her being offered the Shuttlesworth Award. Certainly there are those in our community]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/richard-friedman-my-view-of-dr-angela-davis/Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/richard-friedman-my-view-of-dr-angela-davis/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-generation-of-birmingham-protesters-step-up/Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-generation-of-birmingham-protesters-step-up/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-clergy-to-activists-keep-dr-king-in-mind/Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-clergy-to-activists-keep-dr-king-in-mind/ “There is a lot of copycat stuff out here,” she said. “You can look at zippers, buttons,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/keisha-drammeh-the-art-of-redesigning-vintage-clothes/Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/keisha-drammeh-the-art-of-redesigning-vintage-clothes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/julianne-malveaux-in-honor-of-dr-angela-davis/Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/julianne-malveaux-in-honor-of-dr-angela-davis/ The adoption of an Urban Renewal Plan area provides the City with a blueprint to eliminate blight and promote redevelopment. The council voted to expand the property to include Carraway and McArthur School, at the northwest corner of 17th Avenue North and 25th Street in Druid Hills]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-adopts-urban-renewal-plan-to-fight-blight/Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-council-adopts-urban-renewal-plan-to-fight-blight/ A series of free educational sessions offered by Children’s of Alabama Behavioral Health begins this week to assist parents, caregivers and community members as they care for children with various emotional, behavioral or mental health needs.
The first session begins Thursday, Feb. 7 and the topic is “Managing Challenging Behaviors in the Home.” The sessions are held at the Children’s of Alabama, Lowder Bu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/childrens-offers-free-sessions-to-assist-caregivers-of-children-with-mental-health-needs/Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:37 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/childrens-offers-free-sessions-to-assist-caregivers-of-children-with-mental-health-needs/ Live: Pleasant Grove
Married: August 4, 2007
Met: Ad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/choose-your-battles-everything-is-not-worth-fighting-over/Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:20:45 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/choose-your-battles-everything-is-not-worth-fighting-over/ National civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Attorney General Steve Marshall is doing everything he can “to exonerate the officer’s inexcusable actions, trying to justify the officer’s failure to follow proper procedures – and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/attorney-ben-crump-bradford-family-angry-after-alabama-ag-says-hoover-police-was-justified-in-fatal-shooting/Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:20:45 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/attorney-ben-crump-bradford-family-angry-after-alabama-ag-says-hoover-police-was-justified-in-fatal-shooting/ Marshall said the officer will not be criminally charged for his actions and he noted that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had reviewed the matter and found no evidence to initiate a case against t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ag-no-charges-for-hoover-police-officer-in-bradford-jr-killing/Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:19:21 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ag-no-charges-for-hoover-police-officer-in-bradford-jr-killing/ Actor Kristoff St. John, a longtime cast member of  CBS’ “Young and the Restless,” was found dead at his San Fernando Valley home in California on Sunday. He was 52.
A friend discovered the soap opera star’s body and police and paramedics arrived at the residence shortly thereafter, according to TMZ.  St. John was pronounced dead at the scene. A cause of death has not yet been released.
The actor’s attorney, Mark Geragos, c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kristoff-st-john-star-of-young-and-the-restless-dead-at-52/Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:46:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kristoff-st-john-star-of-young-and-the-restless-dead-at-52/ Center, Mrs. Ophelia Hill, retired Birmingham-area educator and charter member of the Tuskegee University Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Right . Mitzi Dease Paige, South East Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha. (Provided Photos) Dr. Glenda Glover, international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and president of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/more-than-500-attend-an-akas-founders-day-luncheon-in-birmingham-2/Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/more-than-500-attend-an-akas-founders-day-luncheon-in-birmingham-2/ Center, Mrs. Ophelia Hill, retired Birmingham-area educator and charter member of the Tuskegee University Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Right . Mitzi Dease Paige, South East Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha. (Provided Photos) Dr. Glenda Glover, international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and president of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/more-than-500-attend-an-akas-founders-day-luncheon-in-birmingham/Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:21:07 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/more-than-500-attend-an-akas-founders-day-luncheon-in-birmingham/ In Texas, researchers studying the issue say it’s a major reason why more children are going without health insurance.
Ana, who lives in Central Texas with her husband and two children, has been increasingly hesitan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/with-moms-green-card-on-the-line-family-forgoes-autism-services-for-citizen-child/Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:52:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/with-moms-green-card-on-the-line-family-forgoes-autism-services-for-citizen-child/ U.S. Sen. Doug Jones moderated a panel discussing “Alabama at Work: Strengthening the State’s Workforce,” that included Lawson State Community College]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-summit-in-alabama-focuses-on-opportunities-challenges/Sat, 02 Feb 2019 16:31:49 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/hbcu-summit-in-alabama-focuses-on-opportunities-challenges/ The New Jersey Democrat, who is the second black candidate in a primary field that’s already historically diverse, delivered his message of unity amid an era marked by bitter political division. He announced his run on the first day of Black History Month, underscoring]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-jersey-democratic-sen-cory-booker-launches-2020-bid/Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:29:40 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/new-jersey-democratic-sen-cory-booker-launches-2020-bid/ “I was saddened to hear of the passing of Wenonah High School girls’ basketball coaching legend Emanuel Bell,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in a statement. “Coach Bell cared about his players on and off]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/emanuel-bell-legendary-wenonah-hs-girls-basketball-coach-dies-at-64/Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/emanuel-bell-legendary-wenonah-hs-girls-basketball-coach-dies-at-64/ Gone are the days of silence and shame in the face of sexual assault and misconduct. America is slowly adapting to a new narrative for survivors of sexual abuse—one that empowers, vocalizes, and offers cathartic relief.
With there being strength in numbers and solace in solidarity, the country has taken a stance in support of the growing movement to lift the veil of secrecy and denial surrounding sexual abuse and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-april-7even-rich-richardson-taking-back-your-power/Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:17:26 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-april-7even-rich-richardson-taking-back-your-power/ Gone are the days of silence and shame in the face of sexual assault and misconduct. America is slowly adapting to a new narrative for survivors of sexual abuse—one that empowers, vocalizes, and offers cathartic relief.
With there being strength in numbers and solace in solidarity, the country has taken a stance in support of the growing movement to lift the veil of secrecy and denial surrounding sexual abuse and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-angel-warren-breaking-the-silence/Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:17:26 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-angel-warren-breaking-the-silence/ Gone are the days of silence and shame in the face of sexual assault and misconduct. America is slowly adapting to a new narrative for survivors of sexual abuse—one that empowers, vocalizes, and offers cathartic relief.
With there being strength in numbers and solace in solidarity, the country has taken a stance in support of the growing movement to lift the veil of secrecy and denial surrounding sexual abuse and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-aiechia-house-moving-forward/Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-aiechia-house-moving-forward/ Gone are the days of silence and shame in the face of sexual assault and misconduct. America is slowly adapting to a new narrative for survivors of sexual abuse—one that empowers, vocalizes, and offers cathartic relief.
With there being strength in numbers and solace in solidarity, the country has taken a stance in support of the growing movement to lift the veil of secrecy and denial surrounding sexual abuse and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-lashaundria-brown-no-longer-captive/Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/surviving-sexual-abuse-lashaundria-brown-no-longer-captive/ He was a quiet, mostly polite man. But it was a well-known fact that if you were outside during one of his walks and were young, female, and hidden from beneath the beam of a street light, he’d expose himself.
T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/marie-a-sutton-its-time-to-singnot-r-kelly-but-no-more/Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/marie-a-sutton-its-time-to-singnot-r-kelly-but-no-more/ Construction will begin in early summer on an inner city public-transit system connecting 25 neighborhoods from Woodlawn on the east side to Five Points on the west side.
The $44]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/plans-unveiled-for-new-inner-city-bus-rapid-transit-system-in-birmingham/Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/plans-unveiled-for-new-inner-city-bus-rapid-transit-system-in-birmingham/ The 15th annual A.G. Gaston Conference will be at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex on February 12 and 13.
The conference is put together by the team of Bob Dickerson Jr. and Gaynelle Adams Jackson.
Established in 2004 by Dickerson, executive director of the Birmingham B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bob-dickerson-jr-and-gaynelle-jackson-gaston-conference-founders/Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/bob-dickerson-jr-and-gaynelle-jackson-gaston-conference-founders/ The youth-led nonprofit delivered 53 boxes of supplies to teachers at the two Birmingham schools. BYAC’s goal is to unite the youth of Birmingham through community projects, according to James Goodman, a junior at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate in Irondale,. The distribution of supplies to Hemph]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-high-school-students-raise-5k-in-supplies-for-city-elementary-schools/Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/local-high-school-students-raise-5k-in-supplies-for-city-elementary-schools/ A.G. Gaston the iconic business mogul who started several businesses left his mark on Birmingham. Even today, over 20 years after his death and about a century after he started his entrepreneurial journey, there are still a handful of businesses, buildings, streets, and othe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/businessman-ag-gastons-lasting-legacy-on-birmingham/Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/businessman-ag-gastons-lasting-legacy-on-birmingham/ Birmingham had a major presence at a roundtable held by the U.S. Conference of Mayors last month at its annual meeting in Washington D.C.
Local businessman Erskine “Chuck” Faush launched an Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/chuck-faush-launches-national-initiative-with-focus-on-hbcus/Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/chuck-faush-launches-national-initiative-with-focus-on-hbcus/ Raven and A’Khi King for You Had Me at Hello. (Frank Couch for The Birmingham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/it-is-important-to-yield-listen-and-understand-your-spouse/Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:57:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/it-is-important-to-yield-listen-and-understand-your-spouse/ “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was attacked in Chicago early Tuesday morning in what police are calling a possible hate crime.
The Chicago Police Department confirmed to HuffPost it had received a report Tuesday morning that a cast member on the Fox drama was the victim of a “possible racially-charged assault and battery.” Smollett was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital after the attack but has already been released. Police said]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/empire-actor-jussie-smollett-hospitalized-after-apparent-hate-crime-attack/Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:57:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/empire-actor-jussie-smollett-hospitalized-after-apparent-hate-crime-attack/ Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) endorsed Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) for president on Monday, making him the first member of Congress to back her 2020 campaign.Lieu announced his endorsement on Twitter:
“I endorse @KamalaHarris for President. Known Kamala for many years & worked together on various issues. She embraces the future, not the past, and is the person we need to move America forward. Watch the #HarrisTownHall tonight at 7 pm PT / 10 pm ET to learn mo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kamala-harris-nabs-her-first-congressional-endorsement-in-2020-race/Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:24:16 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kamala-harris-nabs-her-first-congressional-endorsement-in-2020-race/ “Black Panther” made awards show history Sunday night.The cast of the record-breaking Marvel blockbuster picked up the top trophy at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
The Ryan Coogler-directed film, which also nabbed an award earlier in the night for stuntwork, is the first superhero film to be nominated and win the honor, beating out “A Star Is Born,” “BlacKkKlansma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-panther-triumphs-with-top-prize-at-sag-awards/Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:50:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/black-panther-triumphs-with-top-prize-at-sag-awards/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/founder-of-an-achiever-academy-helps-women-and-girls-achieve-their-goals/Sun, 27 Jan 2019 15:00:46 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/founder-of-an-achiever-academy-helps-women-and-girls-achieve-their-goals/ Davis will be in Birmingham nearly a month after the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute rescinded an invitation for her to accept the Fred]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-angela-davis-to-appear-at-birminghams-lyric-theatre-on-feb-16/Sat, 26 Jan 2019 14:52:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-angela-davis-to-appear-at-birminghams-lyric-theatre-on-feb-16/ Screaming ensued.
Lee landed his first directing Academy Award nomination for “BlacKkKlansman,” his comic and furious send-up of white supremacism. The film, about a black detective (John David Washington) who leads an undercover investigation of the Klu Klux Klan, won six nomi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/spike-lee-on-his-first-oscar-nomination-for-best-director/Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:11:28 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/spike-lee-on-his-first-oscar-nomination-for-best-director/ For Ace Graham, Birmingham is the perfect metropolis for millennials to launch their dreams.
Graham, 34, owns and operates Alchemy, a high-end streetwear “creative boutique” in the Southside’s Five Points district, near the corner of 11th Avenue South.
“If there is something [millennials] want to do, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-millennials-on-the-move-in-the-magic-city/Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:36:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/meet-the-millennials-on-the-move-in-the-magic-city/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/justin-streeter-brings-worldview-and-millennials-into-his-magnolia-house-nightclub/Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:36:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/justin-streeter-brings-worldview-and-millennials-into-his-magnolia-house-nightclub/ “I’ve always been interested in history, especially black history,” she said. “Growing up, I would go to the library and check out all these books and things. … Even now, I have all these books about African-Americans because I am African-
American, and I’m proud of it.
“We, as African-Americans, really need]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dianne-moore-and-the-importance-of-african-american-genealogy/Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:36:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dianne-moore-and-the-importance-of-african-american-genealogy/ Desmond “Dez” Wilson is the go-to guy for any elected official who wants to run a successful campaign.
He has produced all things digital and visual—commercials, ads, signage, posters, anything that communicates a message—for area officials, such as Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway, Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr, Birmingham Mayor Randall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/desmond-dez-wilson-the-go-to-guy-for-all-things-digital-and-visual/Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:36:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/desmond-dez-wilson-the-go-to-guy-for-all-things-digital-and-visual/ The musical takes place in the underground clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee and is about a white radio DJ wanting to change the world and a black club singer looking for her big break. The musical is inspired by actual events an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/cecil-washington-jr-on-his-role-in-rmtcs-memphis-and-why-love-should-always-win/Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:36:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/cecil-washington-jr-on-his-role-in-rmtcs-memphis-and-why-love-should-always-win/ of American Football’s Birmingham Iron and the Birmingham City Schools. (Stephonia Taylor McLinn, For The Birmingham Times)
The Alliance of American Football’s Birmingham Iron last week announced it has partnered with Birmingham City Schools to launch the ‘Iron Kids Program.’
The goal of this program is to ge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-iron-launches-iron-kids-fitness-program-for-youth/Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:36:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-iron-launches-iron-kids-fitness-program-for-youth/ The Announcement
Here is the declaration in the Condé Nast story:
“We aren’t looking at Alabama’s biggest city through rose-colored glasses. Birmingham has arrived. Again. It’s a destination—fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-has-arrived-says-national-travel-publication/Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:36:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-has-arrived-says-national-travel-publication/ Rachel Simonne may be a part of the millennial generation, but her focus is on the next generation. As the director of A.H. Parker High School’s Theater and Dance program, she is responsible for designing the department’s curriculum. She also teaches an array of theater, drama, and dance classes dai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/at-ah-parker-hs-rachel-simonne-has-dance-program-that-is-safe-space-for-students/Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:36:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/at-ah-parker-hs-rachel-simonne-has-dance-program-that-is-safe-space-for-students/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alchemy-owner-ace-graham-is-all-about-quality-in-his-creative-boutique/Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:36:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/alchemy-owner-ace-graham-is-all-about-quality-in-his-creative-boutique/ Next month’s conference on February 12 and 13 at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex will live up to that and more. According to conference founder, Bob Dickerson, “we’ve always known that in addition to national celebrities there is value]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ag-gaston-conferences-to-feature-cutting-edge-panels/Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:36:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ag-gaston-conferences-to-feature-cutting-edge-panels/ Live: Montevallo
Married: December 31, 1967
Met: Annie and J]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-couple-worked-together-and-he-once-wrote-her-up-theyre-still-married/Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:24:31 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-couple-worked-together-and-he-once-wrote-her-up-theyre-still-married/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-jeffco-sheriff-and-da-offer-words-of-wisdom-at-mlk-unity-breakfast/Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:07:51 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-jeffco-sheriff-and-da-offer-words-of-wisdom-at-mlk-unity-breakfast/ City officials and community leaders from across the city were in attendance including Mayor Randall Woodfin, President of Birmingham City Council Valerie Abbott, state Rep. Juandalynn Givan,  Sheriff Mike Pettway, District Atto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/area-leaders-honor-dr-king-during-33rd-annual-unity-breakfast/Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:07:21 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/area-leaders-honor-dr-king-during-33rd-annual-unity-breakfast/ Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) announced Monday that she will be running for president in 2020.The theme of Harris’ campaign will be “For the people,” and she is expected to formally announce her candidacy in a speech on Jan. 27 in Oakland, California.
The senator previewed her announcement in an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Monday, and her campaign released a short introductory video.
“]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kamala-harris-is-running-for-president-in-2020/Mon, 21 Jan 2019 18:14:19 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/kamala-harris-is-running-for-president-in-2020/ Faith in Action Alabama (FAA) held the event at First Presbyterian Church after the BCRI earlier this month announced it would not award Davis the prestigious Fred Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award at its annual gala i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/faith-based-groups-meet-to-review-bcris-decision-on-dr-angela-davis/Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:12:31 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/faith-based-groups-meet-to-review-bcris-decision-on-dr-angela-davis/ Faith in Action Alabama (FAA) held the event at First Presbyterian Church after the BCRI earlier this month announced it would not award Davis the prestigious Fred Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award at its annual gala i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/faith-based-groups-meet-to-discuss-bcris-decision-on-dr-angela-davis/Mon, 21 Jan 2019 06:10:17 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/faith-based-groups-meet-to-discuss-bcris-decision-on-dr-angela-davis/ Birmingham police Sergeant Wystasha Carter, slain a week ago in the line of duty, was given an emotional farewell on Saturday, January 19 during funeral services at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Legacy Arena.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Birmingham Police Chief Patrick D. Smith, dozens of Birmingham police officers, elected of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-sgt-wytasha-carter-given-a-royal-farewell/Sun, 20 Jan 2019 09:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-sgt-wytasha-carter-given-a-royal-farewell/ Birmingham police Sergeant Wystasha Carter, slain a week ago in the line of duty, was given an emotional farewell on Saturday, January 19 during funeral services at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Legacy Arena.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Birmingham Police Chief Patrick D. Smith, dozens of Birmingham police officers, elected of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-sgt-wytasha-carter-given-a-royal-sendoff/Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:55:10 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-sgt-wytasha-carter-given-a-royal-sendoff/ Jason Van Dyke was convicted last year of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery — o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/chicago-officer-who-shot-black-teen-sentenced-to-nearly-7-years/Sat, 19 Jan 2019 15:52:24 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/chicago-officer-who-shot-black-teen-sentenced-to-nearly-7-years/ The discussion came during the United Way of Central Alabama’s annual meeting held at The Florentine Building in downtown Birmingham.
Carr talked about how his office works with the United Way in a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/da-danny-carr-schools-chief-dr-lisa-herring-and-others-discuss-partnership-with-united-way/Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/da-danny-carr-schools-chief-dr-lisa-herring-and-others-discuss-partnership-with-united-way/ The discussion came during the United Way of Central Alabama’s annual meeting held at The Florentine Building in downtown Birmingham.
Carr talked about how his office works with the United Way in a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/goals-and-results-discussed-during-united-ways-annual-meeting/Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:10:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/goals-and-results-discussed-during-united-ways-annual-meeting/ “I would have afro puffs one day. I would have an afro one day. I would have long, straight blonde hair one day. My hair would be short one day. I would have glitter on. … It was just always something creative,” said Buchanan. “I had no idea in high school that it would lea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/designer-kenya-buchanan-headed-to-new-york-fashion-week-with-flair/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 09:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/designer-kenya-buchanan-headed-to-new-york-fashion-week-with-flair/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wormsby-my-heart-goes-out-to-the-family-of-sgt-wytasha-carter/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:38:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/wormsby-my-heart-goes-out-to-the-family-of-sgt-wytasha-carter/ Dr. Stephen Olufemi Sodeke, Ph.D., is a bioethicist and professor of Allied Health Sciences at Tuskegee University. Here, Sodeke discusses]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tuskegees-dr-stephen-sodeke-on-all-of-us-researchs-vital-health-database/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:38:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/tuskegees-dr-stephen-sodeke-on-all-of-us-researchs-vital-health-database/ Rochelle Malone, 53, is using her MS journey to help others. She is the founder of MSFace2Face, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance, as well as counseling and support, to help othe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/third-thursday-how-rochelle-malone-turned-setbacks-into-comebacks/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:38:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/third-thursday-how-rochelle-malone-turned-setbacks-into-comebacks/ Love him or not, Larry Paul Langford was a once-in-a-lifetime politician, the likes of which had never been seen before in Birmingham and probably will not be seen again anytime soon, say all who knew him.
Those who love and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-larry-langford-became-a-once-in-a-lifetime-politician/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:38:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-larry-langford-became-a-once-in-a-lifetime-politician/ Sgt. Carter was shot and killed early Sunday morning as he and his partner with the Birmingham Police Department were shot while responding to a call of car break-ins along 5th Avenue North. His partner remains in critical condition.
Sgt. Carter was in law-enforcement for 16 years, working at the Shel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/funeral-for-slain-officer-sgt-wytasha-carter-to-be-held-saturday-at-bjcc/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:38:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/funeral-for-slain-officer-sgt-wytasha-carter-to-be-held-saturday-at-bjcc/ King experienced racism from an early age, and those events stayed with and eventually brought him to a life of activism. After graduating college with a doctorate degree in theology, King became a pastor in Montgomery, Alabama.  He began a series of peaceful protests in the South]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-quotes-on-life-love-progress-and-freedom/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:38:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-quotes-on-life-love-progress-and-freedom/ “I would have afro puffs one day. I would have an afro one day. I would have long, straight blonde hair one day. My hair would be short one day. I would have glitter on. … It was just always something creative,” said Buchanan. “I had no idea in high school that it would lea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/designer-kenya-buchanan-headed-to-new-york-fashion-week-with-flare/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:38:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/designer-kenya-buchanan-headed-to-new-york-fashion-week-with-flare/ John Harris remembers Larry Langford from Titusville’s Loveman Village public housing community. They grew up together.
Harris remained in the neighborhood and became president of the North Titusville Neighborhood Association. Langford moved to Fairfield, where he was elected mayor, and would go on to serve as president of the Jefferson County Commissioner and mayor of the city of Birmingham. Still, Langford never forgot where he came from,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-residents-supported-larry-langford-to-the-end/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:38:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-residents-supported-larry-langford-to-the-end/ 12-1 p.m. – The UAB School of Medicine will present “Honoring the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” at Volker Hall, Lecture Room E. For more information, please contact Erica Brown at (205)-520-4484 or ebrown@uab.edu.
Thursday, Jan. 17 & Monday, Jan. 21
1 p.m. – Want to give back in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr? Hands on Birmingham has a public service project just for you. For more information, please contact Twanna Willo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/area-events-leading-up-to-mlk-day/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:38:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/area-events-leading-up-to-mlk-day/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ag-gaston-conference-to-feature-angela-rye-and-boyce-watkins/Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:38:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/ag-gaston-conference-to-feature-angela-rye-and-boyce-watkins/ The Monday address came during an extremely tough time for the city: Earlier in the day Woodfin attended the funeral of former Birmingham mayor Larry Langford. Also, Monday, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) apologized for a widely criticized decision to rescind an invitation t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-points-out-challenges-during-state-of-the-community-address/Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:08:14 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-woodfin-points-out-challenges-during-state-of-the-community-address/ Kunya and Kevin Jones for You Had Me at Hello for The Birmingham Times. (Provide]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/love-each-other-enoughto-work-through-the-challenges/Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:08:14 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/love-each-other-enoughto-work-through-the-challenges/ James Fowler, Director of the City of Birmingham’s Transportation Department, said one ramp will close Friday evening going northbound to I-20/59 towards Tuscaloosa but there is a contingency for the remaining closure.
“If the 31st street bridge, which they]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-officials-prepare-for-mons-closure-of-one-mile-stretch-on-i-5920/Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:08:14 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-officials-prepare-for-mons-closure-of-one-mile-stretch-on-i-5920/ Friends and family spent more than two hours inside a packed St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fairfield honoring Langford, the former Fairfield mayor and Jefferson County Commissioner, who passed on January 8 at the age of 72.
As he did in life, Langford drew both public officials and private citizens d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/funeral-services-held-for-larry-langford-who-is-remembered-for-vision-energy/Tue, 15 Jan 2019 07:26:21 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/funeral-services-held-for-larry-langford-who-is-remembered-for-vision-energy/ The deceased officer has been identified as Sergeant Wytasha Carter.
“Sergeant Carter has served in law enforcement for the past 16 years, he’s served in Birmingham for the last eight years]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-of-birmingham-mourns-loss-of-police-sergeant-wytasha-carter/Mon, 14 Jan 2019 06:35:07 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/city-of-birmingham-mourns-loss-of-police-sergeant-wytasha-carter/ The deceased officer has been identified as Sergeant Wytasha Carter.
The officers were responding to the 700 block of 5th Avenue North when they approached two suspects just before 2:00 A.M.
When officers discovered a weapon on one of the suspects, he opened fire, killing one officer and critically injuring the other.
Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith says that one suspect is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/onebirminghampolice-officer-killed-another-critical-after-shooting/Sun, 13 Jan 2019 20:29:31 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/onebirminghampolice-officer-killed-another-critical-after-shooting/ And those workers need to consider a host of other related issues as they attempt to make ends meet.
For starters, what will happen to their health insurance?For the most part, federal employees needn’t worry about that, according to the Office of Personnel Man]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/federal-shutdown-mostly-spares-health-coverage-but-other-issues-loom/Sun, 13 Jan 2019 17:30:18 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/federal-shutdown-mostly-spares-health-coverage-but-other-issues-loom/ Mark Pettway was sworn in Friday as Jefferson County sheriff, the first black to hold the office.
The ceremony was held at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church in a venue that Pettway said would be large enough for the general public to attend. Pettway was administered the oath of office by retired federal Judge U.W. Clemon.
T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mark-pettway-sworn-in-as-jefferson-countys-first-black-sheriff/Sat, 12 Jan 2019 07:03:48 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mark-pettway-sworn-in-as-jefferson-countys-first-black-sheriff/ There will be a public viewing at Bill Harris Arena at the CrossPlex on Sunday, January 13th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the funeral mass will be the following Monday at noon.
Langford died Tuesday, January 9. He was 72. His death comes a little more than a week after he was given a compassionate release from a federal prison]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-former-mayor-larry-langford/Fri, 11 Jan 2019 15:07:08 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-former-mayor-larry-langford/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/cochran-legacy-continues-in-birmingham/Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:29:13 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/cochran-legacy-continues-in-birmingham/ “We look forward to celebrating with our community and state the illustri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uabs-50-years-of-dreams-and-discoveries/Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:02:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uabs-50-years-of-dreams-and-discoveries/ “What Coach Clark and his staff and players accomplished this year is something of which we all – UAB students, faculty, staff, alumni, fans and supporters – are tremendously proud.
“UAB football has a bright future, and there are many people to thank – both inside and outside of the organization – who played a role in building and supporting the success we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-president-dr-ray-watts-on-the-success-of-the-school-team/Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:02:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-president-dr-ray-watts-on-the-success-of-the-school-team/ Halftime of the game against the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers are facing a tough conference opponent on the road.
“We went into halftime. It was close. I can’t remember the score,” said UAB Head Football Coach Bill Clark. “One of those feelings coming out in the second half, I fe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-head-football-coach-bill-clark-the-heart-of-a-champion/Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:02:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-head-football-coach-bill-clark-the-heart-of-a-champion/ The speaker was the mayor of Fairfield, Larry Langford. If you ever heard him speak, or spent an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-randall-woodfin-remembering-larry-langford-and-his-vision/Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:02:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/mayor-randall-woodfin-remembering-larry-langford-and-his-vision/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-uab-football-won-a-city-won-a-title-and-won-a-nation/Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:02:50 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/how-uab-football-won-a-city-won-a-title-and-won-a-nation/