A new survey will gauge the needs and interests of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning community in the Birmingham area. The B-Heard survey, which is presented through a partnership between the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and the UAB School of Public Health, is the first of its kind in the area and is aimed at Shelby, Jefferson, Walker, … [Read more...]
Local Style: The New Grand Bohemian Hotel Caters to the Community
By Emily Williams The new Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook is not just a place to stay or host events; it’s designed to be a cultural experience in and of itself. The hotel, which is preparing for its grand opening in Lane Park on Oct. 23, includes an art gallery, cooking school, wine-blending service and spa in addition to the traditional event venues, restaurant and bar, … [Read more...]
Roberson Retires: Police Chief Stepping Down After 42-Year Career
By Kaitlin Candelaria Homewood Police Chief Jim Roberson was led into police work by the desire to make an A. “I had a grandfather that was a Birmingham police officer for 25 years but he retired by the time I was born,” Roberson said. “I left high school to go to Jacksonville State to be a history teacher, but I had the opportunity to be raised in a small church with … [Read more...]
GBHS Maintains Animal Control Through End of Year
By Kaitlin Candelaria The Greater Birmingham Humane Society can breathe easy – for now. The Jefferson County Personnel Board voted unanimously at an Oct. 13 meeting to extend the organization's animal control contract, which has been in place since January. The issue will be reconsidered at the beginning of 2016. The issue of whether to extend the contract arose when … [Read more...]
Rocky Ridge Named Vestavia’s First Entertainment District
By William Singleton Rocky Ridge will be the first area in Vestavia Hills designated as an entertainment district. The City Council unanimously approved creating the Rocky Ridge entertainment district during a recent meeting. The new entertainment district allows patrons to carry open containers of alcohol from one restaurant to another within the district. Mayor Alberto … [Read more...]