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Government
Contractor Concerned About Work Suspension on ‘High-Hazard’ Dam, Disputes CAW’s Account of Project Pause
Work to stabilize the Lake Purdy Dam has been stopped, and CAW could decide early this year whether to continue.
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Economy
ACIPCO Seeks Support for Second-Largest Development Project in JeffCo
The company is making an investment of $793.1 million in its North Birmingham operation.
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Government
Lake Purdy Dam Work Halted Without Public Explanation
Some water board members asked for an update on the dam stabilization project in a meeting Monday but were rebuffed.
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Economy
Birmingham Council Expected To Consider Short-Term Rental Regs in 2026
With new city councilors on board, regulations to limit short-term home rentals are set to come back up in the first quarter of the year.
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Government
JeffCo Pledges $3.5M Toward KultureCity’s Goal of National Accessibility Park
Actor Stephen Kunken, a member of KultureCity’s board, was at the courthouse Thursday for a vote on the plans for the old Powell Steam Plant property.
Also: Lights, Camera: Stephen Kunken Ponders Projects in Birmingham, Including About KultureCity
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ElectionWatch 2026
‘It’s Not a Game,’ Doug Jones Says as He Kicks Off His Bid for Alabama Governor
Jones, former U.S. senator, focused on kitchen table issues in the launch of his campaign for the Democratic nomination as governor.
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Government
Council Approves Extension of Homeless Outreach Contract; Williams Questions Price Tag
The council extended a $1.7 million agreement with Urban Alchemy.
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Economy
Residential Development to Begin Early Next Year at The Star Uptown
The Birmingham City Council approved rezoning the property adjacent to the old Carraway Hospital site for the construction.
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Government
At His Third Inauguration, Woodfin Promises Agenda to Support Children From ‘Cradle to Career’
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin was reelected in August with three-fourths of the vote.
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Government
Woodfin: Birmingham Must Move Beyond ‘Perpetual Promise’ and Plan for Generational Growth
Headed toward his inauguration Tuesday for a third term, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin sat down with BirminghamWatch for a broad conversation touching on infrastructure, tourism, crime and more issues.
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Government
Experts Give Differing Opinions on How to Best Stabilize Purdy Dam
The vice chairman of the board over Central Alabama Water said most likely the board will continue work to shore up the dam.
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Government
Birmingham Leaders Weigh 180-Day Moratorium on Data Centers Amid Power and Water Concerns
The time would allow city officials to study data centers and plan regulations that are needed.
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Government
JeffCo Denies Zoning Adjustment at the Former Wesley’s Boobie Trap Site
The commission also OK’d incentives discussed earlier for ACIPCO to convert its furnaces to electric-fired furnaces.
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Government
Birmingham Council, Mayor Outline Housing and Blight Priorities Ahead of Legislative Session
Many items on the wishlist are focused on cleaning up properties more quickly and making them available for development.
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Government
Serving Notice: Scales Says JeffCo Not Taking Business From Constables
A recent proposal was misunderstood and caused concern among constables, Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales said.
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Government
Birmingham Council Gives $1M to Help Jimmie Hale Mission Establish New Homeless Center
Councilors also approved spending $3.6 million on end-of-year bonuses for employees.
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Government
JeffCo Starts to Prep for Potential Arrival of Large Data Centers
The County Commission president proposed studying rules for data center developments before one asks to move into unincorporated Jefferson County.
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Government
JeffCo Commission OKs Economic Development Funds for Innovation Depot, BBA
Commissioners also approved storm debris collection in unincorporated areas hit by storm.
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Government
Birmingham Moves Forward With Third Grocery Recruitment Effort for Titusville’s Woodland Park
The council approved $885K in incentives to lure Carver Jones Market to the Heritage Parke Towne Center spot.
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