The Birmingham City Council got a first look Tuesday at a plan to regulate data centers but postponed a vote to allow time to ...

Fourteen local organizations working on the frontlines of youth intervention today received $200,000 in microgrants to aid ...

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Land has been cleared along Milan Parkway near Lakeshore Parkway to make way for Nebius’ new data center. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City ...

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Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help ...

Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a major plan ...

Deputy County Attorney Shawnna Smith spoke to the Jefferson County Commission in a meeting April 21, 2026. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the ...

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