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Lawmakers, Collins in talks on sewer crisis resolution
Birmingham News / al.com
Some state lawmakers and Jefferson County Commission President Bettye Fine Collins have met quietly to discuss a resolution to the sewer bond debt crisis that involves creating a management authority to oversee the county's environmental services department.
Four dead in weekend Birmingham homicides; one dies in Hoover
Birmingham News / al.com
It was a busy weekend for area police as five lives were lost in acts of violence in Birmingham and Hoover. Birmingham homicide Sgt. Scott Thurmond said Monday he'd been working for more than 24 hours without sleep as detectives in that city investigated four of the five deaths.
Papa John's Bowl fans express surprise at Birmingham's amenities
Birmingham News / al.com
Visitors to Birmingham for the PapaJohns.com Bowl came with negative impressions of the city - or with no impressions at all - they said. But most are leaving with smiles on their faces and barbecue sauce dripping from the corners of their mouths.
Federal inspectors want Alabama health officials to repay $5.7 million
Birmingham News / al.com
Alabama may be better prepared these days for natural disasters and terrorist attacks, but state officials aren't prepared to refund $5.7 million in federal money spent to improve that emergency response capability.
Samford poll eyes image of Birmingham
Birmingham News / al.com
People who have called Birmingham home for less than two years generally have better things to say about the area than their more well-established neighbors, a community image survey shows.
After a wet December, Birmingham Water Works drops drought advisory
Birmingham News / al.com
The Birmingham Water Works Board on Monday dropped its drought advisory, yet another sign that the historic drought of 2007-08 appears to have ended.
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