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Birmingham Councilman Johnathan Austin seeks input on tough anti-smoking proposal

Birmingham Real Time News

"I want to make sure the businesses know what we're considering and providing input about how they think it affects their business either positively or negatively," Councilman Johnathan Austin said. »

Birmingham jumpstart: Tornado survivors struggle; seeking better US 280 flow; more news (slideshows)

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Support builds for regional jail in Bessemer

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Unopened jail could take in Birmingham inmates »

Metro Birmingham forecast: Sunny but cool

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Pleasant week ahead but weekend may see cold turn. »

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Super Bowl halftime show featuring 'gesture' blocked in Birmingham for a few seconds

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In the Birmingham market, viewers got a few seconds of a local screen shot. »

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Seasons 52 eyes space at The Summit

Birmingham Business Journal Breaking News

Restaurant operator GMRI Inc. has requested $200,000 in incentives from Birmingham to open a new restaurant in The Summit shopping center. Seasons 52, a grill and wine bar with locations across the country, would get the money deducted from its sales t... »

Alabama bills would raise taxes on vehicles, tags

Birmingham Business Journal Breaking News

Proposed bills in the Alabama House would raise the state sales tax on vehicles from 2 to 4 percent and would allow revenue-starved Jefferson County to raise vehicle-tag fees by up to 5 percent. Sponsored by Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, House Bill... »

PowerConcrete seeks $2.5M loan for redevelopment

Birmingham Business Journal Breaking News

A concrete home construction company is seeking a $2.5 million loan from the city of Birmingham today for the redevelopment of blighted residential properties. PowerConcrete Building Technologies Inc. and sister company 21st Equity Homes Manufacturing ... »

Birmingham ranks 86th for 2011 job growth

Birmingham Business Journal Breaking News

Private sector employment in Birmingham grew 0.07 percent in 2011, according to a new review of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data by On Numbers. Out of the nation's 100 largest metro areas, Birmingham ranked No. 86 in percentage growth. The metro ar... »

Retrial in bingo bribery case starts today

Birmingham Business Journal Breaking News

Jury selection begins this morning in the retrial of the government corruption case alleging State House vote-buying by Victoryland owner Milton McGregor and other defendants. According to the Birmingham News, McGregor, Sen. Harri Anne Smith of Slocomb... »