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Birmingham approves 100 additional security cameras in $9.7M deal with Alabama Power
Mayor Woodfin said surveillance cameras have helped police reduce the city's crime rate and increase crime-solving.
Birmingham allocates $3 million to clear overgrown private lots after emergency declaration
The city of Birmingham is taking emergency action to address overgrown private lots that have been plaguing neighborhoods ...
Birmingham declares emergency to tackle overgrown properties
The city of Birmingham is taking decisive action against nuisance properties, with Mayor Randall Woodfin declaring a local ...
Popular comedian praises Randall Woodfin for Birmingham’s plummeting murder rate: ‘This is how it’s done’
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin got a shoutout this week from Nick Cannon for the city’s more than 50 percent drop in ...
Birmingham declares emergency war on weeds after excessive rainfall
Birmingham has declared an emergency war on weeds. The City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance authorizing the mayor to ...
5 Alabama college basketball teams coming to Birmingham in October
We’re a sports town,” Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said. “We love all sports, but we love college basketball here.” ...
Birmingham City Council votes to amend camera contract with Alabama Power, increases funding for new public safety cameras
B IRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - The Birmingham city council approved an amendment Tuesday to an existing contract with Alabama ...
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“Bama in Boutwell” is coming back for year two
Alabama men's and women's will each play Florida State at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham on Oct. 17. It's part of a four ...
City of Birmingham focusing on overgrown properties
The idea is for the city to use contractors to help cut lots and help get rid of what they call 'hazardous overgrowth'.
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Birmingham councilors approve $3 million blitz to tackle grass cutting, unkempt properties
Concerns are growing in Birmingham about overgrown grass on private property. City officials, now calling it a city emergency, believe these spots have been an issue in Birmingham for far too long and ...