Birmigham city news

Here are some recent news articles from Birmingham, Alabama:

Local News

  1. Birmingham City Council approves budget: The Birmingham City Council has approved a $444 million budget for the 2023 fiscal year, which includes a 3% pay raise for city employees. (Birmingham News)
  2. New development planned for downtown Birmingham: A new mixed-use development is planned for downtown Birmingham, featuring apartments, retail space, and a parking garage. (AL.com)
  3. Birmingham police investigate shooting: Birmingham police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Avondale neighborhood, leaving one person injured. (WBRC)

Crime and Public Safety

  1. Birmingham sees increase in violent crime: Birmingham has seen an increase in violent crime in recent months, with a 15% rise in homicides and a 10% rise in aggravated assaults. (Birmingham News)
  2. Police search for suspect in robbery: Birmingham police are searching for a suspect in a robbery that occurred at a convenience store in the Ensley neighborhood. (AL.com)
  3. Birmingham Fire Department responds to structure fire: The Birmingham Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the Lakeview neighborhood, which was quickly extinguished. (WBRC)

Education

  1. UAB announces new medical school dean: The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has announced the appointment of a new dean for its School of Medicine. (UAB News)
  2. Birmingham City Schools to receive funding boost: Birmingham City Schools is set to receive a funding boost from the state, which will be used to support teacher salaries and student programs. (Birmingham News)
  3. Jefferson State Community College to offer new programs: Jefferson State Community College is set to offer new programs in fields such as cybersecurity and healthcare administration. (JSCC News)

Sports

  1. UAB Blazers football team to play in Conference USA championship game: The UAB Blazers football team has qualified for the Conference USA championship game, which will be played on December 3. (UAB News)
  2. Birmingham Barons to host holiday event: The Birmingham Barons minor league baseball team will host a holiday event at Regions Field, featuring a toy drive and a visit from Santa Claus. (Barons News)
  3. Samford University football team to play in FCS playoffs: The Samford University football team has qualified for the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs. (Samford News)