Written By Eddie Vines

Recreational boaters, paddlers and fishermen will have better access to the Mulberry and Sipsey Forks of the Black Warrior River, thanks to three enhancement projects in Walker and Cullman counties announced Saturday.

On June 23rd, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated values for COVID-19 Community Levels for Jefferson County, which is now listed as “High.” This value is calculated based on the number of new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 population, the number of new …

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Magic City Con is excited for its seventh annual fan convention in the Birmingham-Hoover metro area. This three-day event will take place June 24 – June 26, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Wynfrey Hotel. Magic City Con is a fantastic pop culture, comic, and fan convention that brings …

Birmingham students return to school in just over six weeks. Will they have the supplies need to start the school year on August 8?

Another Alabama & Jefferson County Primary Runoff Elections has come to a close

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) shares news of the tragic passing of Ashraf Edward “Ed” Khan, M.D.  Dr. Khan passed away suddenly Saturday, June 18, 2022, in a motorcycle accident. He was 56 years old. Dr. Khan worked at JCDH for ma…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has authorized COVID-19 vaccine for young children as follows:

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Meet Ontario Tillman, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Alabama State House of Representatives For District 56 On June 21, 2022 Runoff Election - Paid For by the Committee To Elect Ontario Tillman State House District 56 P.O. Box 813, Bessemer, Al 35021

Meet Kerri Page Parker, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Jefferson County District Court Judge Place 10, On June 21, 2022 Runoff Election - Paid For by Committee to Elect Kerri Page Parker P.O. Box 99 Bessemer, AL 35021.

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is 2.7%, a new record low, down from April’s rate of 2.8%, and below May 2021’s rate of 3.6%.  

All of the Bama All Starz had a remarkable season, winning lots of awards and accolades, and this weekend is your chance to be a part of the 26th season. They will be holding tryouts at their Morgan Road Gym on Friday, June 17, from 5:30 pm till 7:30 pm at 3104 Morgan Road at 3104 Morgan Road. 

Below is information taken from the Jefferson County Website

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has scheduled certain special education records to be destroyed for July 14, 2022. Records to be destroyed pertain to special education Written State Complaints, mediations, and due process hearing requests filed between January 1, 2016, and …

Travelers returning to the United States from foreign countries by air this summer are relieved of one requirement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has rescinded its order requiring a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test before flights to the United States. 

After the pandemic interruptions for two years, the National Sacred Harp Convention is back this year for the 41st session. “We are ready to build this convention back strong again,” says Glenn Keeton, Chairman. This year’s sessions will take place for two days, on June 16th and 17th, 2022, …

With heat indices rising into triple digits, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures. The incidence of these illnesses rises expectedly during war…

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Defying odds has become the anthem of Matthew Leong’s life, and he just continued that theme by crossing the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s commencement stage during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony.

The Jefferson County Commission approved an emergency contract amendment with AmWaste, the current franchise holder for residential garbage pickup in unincorporated Jefferson County. This amendment (attached) allows for the company to base its rates on fuel costs, based on the Alabama Depart…

Blue Star Mothers Greater Birmingham - Meetings Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month @ Kelly Ingram VFW @ 6:30 pm

The World Games 2022 announced that, for a limited time, it will offer “The World Games Day Pass” that allows fans to attend multiple sports competitions held during a single day for just $35.

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The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is once again offering Magic City Summer – a free and fun social event series designed to plug local summer interns into Birmingham’s culture, opportunities and attractions. The first event kicks off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8th at Protective Stadiu…

Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that Area Development, a national business publication, has selected Alabama for a Silver Shovel Award, recognizing the state’s economic development successes in 2021.

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Summer learning is a vital part of a student’s foundational learning and social development. It is a bridge, which supplements and strengthens a student’s academic understanding during the months that they are away from school.For a tenth year, the State Department of Education is partnering…

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program realizes the challenges that many families are facing with the current nationwide infant formula shortages. ADPH WIC is working daily to address this issue in Alabama. 

So the smoke has cleared on another Alabama & Jefferson County Primary.

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Election 2022 Vote Your Voice Votefest - Monday, May 23, 2022 at 3 pm - Kelly Ingram Park Birmingham

Sheila Tyson's Get Out To Vote Gas Giveaway - Free Gas To The 1st 100 - Monday, May 23, 2022 - 12 pm till 2 pm - 3rd Ave Shell Birmingham - Paid for by The Committee to Elect Sheila Tyson P.O. Box 110142 Birmingham, AL 35211

Meet Alabama State Representative Louise Alexander, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Alabama State Senate For District 19, On May 24, 2022 - Paid For by the Committee to Elect Louise Alexander Senator, 2301 9th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020

Meet Alabama State Representative Merika Coleman, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Alabama State Senate For District 19, On May 24, 2022 - Paid For by Merika Coleman Campaign P.O. Box 28888 Birmingham, Al 35288

Meet Kerri Page Parker, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Jefferson County District Court Judge, Place 10, On May 24, 2022 - Paid For by Committee to Elect Kerri Page Parker P.O. Box 99 Bessemer, AL 35021.

Meet Kathy-Ann Alexis, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Jefferson County District Court Judge, Place 10, On May 24, 2022 - Paid For by The Committee to Elect Kathy-Ann Alexis P.O. Box 1367, Bessemer, AL 35021

Meet Judge Thomas E. Thrash, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge, Place 12, On May 24, 2022 - Paid For by The Committee To Elect Judge Thomas E. Thrash Circuit Court Judge at Place 12 1913 4th Avenue North Bessemer, AL 35020.

Meet Glenda Freeman, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge, Place 12, On May 24, 2022 - Paid For by the Committee to Elect Glenda Freeman PO Box 28832 Birmingham, AL 35228.

Meet Ontario Tillman, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Alabama State House of Representatives For District 56, On May 24, 2022 - Paid For by the Committee To Elect Ontario Tillman P.O. Box 813, Bessemer, Al 35021

Meet Jesse Matthews, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Alabama State House of Representatives For District 56, On May 24, 2022 - Paid For by Committee To Elect Jesse Matthews P.O. Box 1692 Bessemer, AL 35020.

Meet Incumbent District Attonery Lynneice O. Washington, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For District Attorney for the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Jefferson County, Bessemer Cutoff Division On May 24, 2022 - Paid For by the Committee to Re-Elect DA Lynneice O. Washington P.O. Box 763 M…

Meet Minnie L. Tunstal, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For District Attorney for the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Jefferson County, Bessemer Cutoff Division On May 24, 2022 - Paid for by Committee To Elect Minnie L. Tunstall P.O. Box 906, Bessemer, Alabama 35020

Meet Incumbent Jefferson County Commissioner District 2 Sheila Tyson, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Jefferson County Commision, District 2, On May 24, 2022 - Paid for by The Committee to Elect Sheila Tyson P.O. Box 110142 Birmingham, AL 35211

Meet Incumbent Sheriff Mark Pettway, Candidate For The Democratic Nomination For Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama On May 24, 2022 - Paid for by The Committee to Elect Sheriff Mark Pettway P.O. Box 19511 Birmingham, Al 35219.