Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em
12:55 pm in Feature by Madison Underwood
Birmingham considers an extensive smoking ban that would bar puffing tobacco and e-cigarettes in bars, restaurants and lounges and on most patios.
The Knot of Contradiction
When outsiders disparage Birmingham we are too often constrained by politeness, if not reluctant agreement, to answer such dismissive treatment. We can’t be who we are until we stop running from who we were.
She’s Brilliant, Strong AND Funny! Sheryl Underwood Feb 24-25 at the StarDome!
Comedienne. Political Satirist. Republican. Conservative. Not the first things that come to mind when you look at the beautiful and talented Sheryl Underwood. There’s more to her than meets the eye. One of the most brilliant comics on the scene today, …
Jefferson County greenway plan unveiled
Jefferson County is about to become a lot greener thanks to what’s being called the $200 million Red Rock Ridge and Valley Trail System.
As the World Spins: the Resurgence of the Religious Right
From Shadrack McGill to Rick Santorum, the religious right is reasserting itself in Republican politics and driving voters back to the Democratic party.
Guest blogger: Eco-lobbyist Adam Snyder’s legislative update
There was some movement on environmental policy in week two of the Alabama legislature’s current session.
Talk the Walk: the UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Symposium
“Trying to solve traffic jams with more roads is like putting out a fire with gasoline,” Enrique Peñalosa told an audience of nearly 300 greenies, academics, developers and government officials at a Birmingham conference last week.
Weld Local
ALABAMA’S LEADERS SPEAK: In which Alvin Holmes challenges himself to explain why he has pants on his face
Mr. Speaker, Alvin Holmes has something to say about the saggy pants bill he introduced. Also: Why he’s wearing a pair of pants on his face.
Reran Tragedy
Alabama Senate passes bill to end retirement benefits for convicted public officials
The Alabama Senate today passed a bill that would end the payment of taxpayer-funded pension plans for public officials who are convicted of public corruption.
Second Front
Concert Shots: The Lemonheads 2-17-12
On Friday, February 17, The Lemonheads’ current tour – one that finds the band performing its 1992 Alt-classic album It’s A Shame About Ray in its entirety – stopped at Bottletree Cafe. Frontman Evan Dando also performed two acoustic sets during the night, playing a number of songs from his band’s extensive catalog. Weld was [...]
Carrington gets testy over PARCA’s criticism of budget transparency
The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama has called Jefferson County’s budget inadequately transparent. On Wednesday, Commissioner David Carrington blasted PARCA and defended the county’s budget, even though a user-friendly line item budget does not exist.
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em
Birmingham considers an extensive smoking ban that would bar puffing tobacco and e-cigarettes in bars, restaurants and lounges and on most patios.
Jefferson County greenway plan unveiled
Jefferson County is about to become a lot greener thanks to what’s being called the $200 million Red Rock Ridge and Valley Trail System.
Flash your cash
It’s a slow Wednesday; what could be better than hundreds of people descending to spend at a locally-owned store rather than sending hard-earned dollars off to the Walmart corporate HQ in Arkansas? Cash mobs are popping up across the country as a fun way … Continue reading →
Talk the Walk: the UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Symposium
“Trying to solve traffic jams with more roads is like putting out a fire with gasoline,” Enrique Peñalosa told an audience of nearly 300 greenies, academics, developers and government officials at a Birmingham conference last week.
As the World Spins: the Resurgence of the Religious Right
From Shadrack McGill to Rick Santorum, the religious right is reasserting itself in Republican politics and driving voters back to the Democratic party.
ALABAMA’S LEADERS SPEAK: In which Alvin Holmes challenges himself to explain why he has pants on his face
Mr. Speaker, Alvin Holmes has something to say about the saggy pants bill he introduced. Also: Why he’s wearing a pair of pants on his face.
Zen and the Art of Truck Maintenance
Man, I did a lot this weekend. That’s not really bragging either more just a statement of fact. As I look back from Monday morning, I’m actually kind of impressed with myself. Not in the, “Oh my god you’re awesome, … Continue reading →
Alabama Senate passes bill to end retirement benefits for convicted public officials
The Alabama Senate today passed a bill that would end the payment of taxpayer-funded pension plans for public officials who are convicted of public corruption.
Guest blogger: Eco-lobbyist Adam Snyder’s legislative update
There was some movement on environmental policy in week two of the Alabama legislature’s current session.
The Knot of Contradiction
When outsiders disparage Birmingham we are too often constrained by politeness, if not reluctant agreement, to answer such dismissive treatment. We can’t be who we are until we stop running from who we were.
UAB School of Public Health to host third annual poster and PSA competition
In 2010, the annual public health communication festival known as KoronisFest drew just over a dozen entries, but in 2011 Koronisfest received entries from more than 90 contestants. This year, the festival’s organizers hope to pull in even more public health PSAs and posters.
UPDATED: Big beer bottle bill just passes in the Alabama Senate
Alabama may see 25.4 ounce beer bottles sooner than expected. A bill that would allow the bigger bottles made it on to the Alabama’s Senate special order calendar for today.
