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Trains blocking intersections in Birmingham causing traffic headaches
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – As the investigation into Tuesday night’s train fire in southwest Birmingham continues, people in the area say they’re frustrated as trains

Birmingham City Council creates new fair housing committee
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday voted to create a new committee that will promote fair housing. To make room for the new fair housing

Birmingham City Council Approves $805,000 To Expand Teaching Farm Programs for City Students
The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved $805,000 for Jones Valley Teaching Farm to expand its workforce development and apprenticeship programs. Jones Valley

‘We grow collards year-round’: Birmingham allots $805,000 for Jones Valley Farm
Jones Valley Urban Farm just harvested its biggest cash crop ever. The Birmingham City Council this week approved $805,000 in funding for Jones Valley Teaching

Ivey education budget proposal includes $5 million to financially beleaguered World Games
The State of Alabama will send $5 million to the World Games under a proposed budget submitted to the legislature this week by Gov. Kay

Emergency And Important Numbers in Birmingham AL
Here’s a listing of dozens of city, county, state and federals officials and their contact info as well as agencies that represent residents throughout the