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The general election is set for Oct. 1 but it's unclear whether there will be a Republican on the ballot after candidate Carlos Crum dropped out of the race.
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Showing two semi-automatics, Woodfin spoke to the City Council about new measures to fight crime and called on federal lawmakers to enact an assault weapons ban.
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The Jefferson County Commission approved funds for the installation of at least 19 tornado sirens that were gifted by Shelby County.
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A county planner said old language still included in JeffCo zoning laws will be changed when the county finishes a comprehensive planning rewrite being done now.
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City officials are trying a temporary plan to limit ingress and egress to East Lake and then will look at data to see if it helps curb crime.
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Tyson left a special called commission meeting today saying “the fix was in” after her nominee to the board failed to get a second from fellow commissioners.
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Daniel Coleman, president of the Birmingham-Southern College, told Birmingham Times, “I am working very hard to make sure whatever is on that campus is viable and vital for Birmingham and for the neighborhood."
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Willie Mays, who died Tuesday at the age of 93, was one of the Negro League players being recognized during this week’s MLB events.
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The BirminghamWatch Voter Guide for the House District 52 race includes candidate profiles and statements along with information on voting and how to determine whether you live in this district.
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