Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey announced this afternoon that barrier cables will be installed soon in the median of Interstate 459 between Acton Road and Exit 13.Today Ivey announced that the city has received notification from John Cooper, director of the Alabama Department of Transportation that the barrier cables will be installed within 60 days."We deeply appreciate … [Read more...]
Palmer Defeats DeMarco in Primary Runoff
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorFresh off his Republican runoff victory over State Rep. Paul DeMarco for the Sixth Congressional District seat, political newcomer Gary Palmer said he’s not taking his next opponents lightly.Palmer will face Democrat Avery Vise and Libertarian Aimee Love in the November general election, and most have penciled him in … [Read more...]
Birmingham LSU Alumni Association Party
BirminghamLSU Alumni Association Kickoff PartyAug. 23, 4-7 p.m.Dixie Fish CompanyThe Greater Birmingham LSU Alumni Association will host its annual Kickoff Party Aug. 23 from 4-7 p.m. at Dixie Fish Company on U.S. 280. Tiger fans can try to win LSU memorabilia in the auction and raffle and enjoy Cajun food at the preseason event. Louisiana favorites red beans … [Read more...]
Chirps and Chips AWC Fundraiser
BirminghamChirps and ChipsAug. 22, 7-10 p.m.Birmingham Botanical GardensJunior Raptor Force, the junior board of the Alabama Wildlife Center, will host its third annual casino-themed Chirps and Chips fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The event will include casino-themed games, a silent auction, a drawing and live … [Read more...]
CDF Community Fest in Homewood
HomewoodCDF Community FestAug. 17, 2-5 p.m.Children's Dance FoundationThe Community Dance Foundation will host Community Fest from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 17 at the CDF Community Arts Center in downtown Homewood. The free community event will include a kids’ craft zone where children can make a musical shaker, a beach ball room for toddlers, dancing, performances by local … [Read more...]