A savvy business friend made an observation about Birmingham’s economic future that really got my attention.
But before I disclose what he said, please review a list of Birmingham’s largest companies to determine what you think they all have in common. Continue reading An epiphany about Birmingham’s economic future
Our Alabama legislature screams bloody murder when the federal government passes legislation that overrides Alabama’s wishes.
Our legislators proclaim liberty and states’ rights—yet they rule our cities with an iron hand that deny them the ability to govern.
Gov. Kay Ivey just signed a bill requiring cities to get legislative approval for new occupational taxes, blocking a 1% tax passed by the Montgomery City Council last month. Continue reading How Birmingham can avoid a brawl
Today’s guest columnist is Savannah “Sav” Miles.
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(Editor’s note: Nate Woods was executed March 5, 2020. This piece was published March 1)
For those who want Alabama to attract more talent and investment, read this.
You could also save someone’s life. Continue reading 4 days to stop Alabama from executing a man for a crime he didn’t commit
Today’s guest columnist is Bart Starr, Jr.
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(Editor’s note: Nate Woods was executed March 5, 2020. This piece was published February 25.)
In 1998 our family had the honor of meeting a wonderful couple who had endured an unspeakable tragedy. Continue reading Bart Starr, Jr.: Governor Ivey–Please intervene before a man is killed for a crime he didn’t commit
Today’s guest columnist is Vance Wesson.
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Seattle has the Space Needle… Dallas–the Reunion Tower.
Visit the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio or the Calgary Tower in Alberta Canada.
Wow! What an experience!
But all of them, including the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas, and the Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls are similar in design. Continue reading The ingenious idea that could change the perception of B’ham forever!
It was an inconvenient and unnecessary experience—and proof that at least one Alabama government agency doesn’t care about its citizens.
I called and immediately got a busy signal. Continue reading Held hostage and powerless in Shelby County
Today’s guest blogger is Roy Wood, Jr.
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I was furious when we moved to Birmingham.
Absolutely furious!
Like most 2nd graders I had my network of friends. I was cool with the local guy at the corner store who gave me extra candy and I‘d finally earned a starting position on the little league team. Continue reading I was furious when we moved to B’ham: Roy Wood, Jr. of Comedy Central
I-59/20 through downtown Birmingham closed on January 21, 2019.
One year later, the bridges are open to traffic.
Hallelujah!
Everyone’s high fiving and we’re back to normal. Continue reading Living with a bad decision for the next 100 years
Today’s guest blogger is Michael Calvert.
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Everyone’s thrilled with our highly energized downtown.
Downtown Birmingham was dying.
Now there’s construction everywhere.
What happened?
Here’s the backstory. Continue reading The backstory on what saved downtown Birmingham
Today’s guest blogger is Joe Adams.
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A while back, my good friend Bill Ivey wrote a piece for ComebackTown about the history of Birmingham that recounted the elitists, racists, and snake-oil salesmen who built Birmingham.
It provided a great bibliography, with histories that told the story of how Birmingham was established. After more than a decade here, I’m still learning about the place I now call home.
It’s a lot to ponder. Continue reading Texan married into a family feud when he moved to Birmingham