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A different kind of art project…

Birmingham Art Teacher Blue Horn…

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Momentum Helps Women Overcome Tough Work Issues

It’s Women’s History Month, and we thought we’d bring you some voices of Alabama women who are shaking things up. Momentum is a women’s leadership program in Birmingham. WBHM’s Gigi […]

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Regions Part of an Industry Rethink of the Bank Branch

Online banking haven't made the bank branch obsolete, but banks are rethinking how they use their brick-and-mortar locations.

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Jefferson County School Leaders Relieved After School Taxes Renewed

Education officials in Jefferson County are breathing a sigh of relief after voters approved the renewal of a property tax Tuesday that will provide about $100 million dollars for the county’s 12 public education systems.

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Transcript Puts Indicted JeffCo District Attorney in a Tight Spot

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses a transcript from the case that led to a perjury charge against Jefferson County's suspended district attorney Charles Todd Henderson.

Business Groups Oppose Alabama’s Bathroom Bill

Alabama business groups are concerned if a so-called bathroom bill passes in Alabama, the state could suffer the same economic hit as North Carolina. That state suffered boycotts and major sporting events left after a similar bill was enacted there.

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A TV Meteorologist Like No Other

Weld reporter Cody Owens discusses his story on Birmingham TV meteorologist James Spann. Spann has amassed a notable social media presence and personal brand turning him into something of a celebrity.

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Changes To How Banks Pay Taxes In Alabama

Birmingham Business Journal reporter Michael Seale discusses two bills in the Alabama legislature that would change how banks pay state taxes.

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Birmingham Immigrant Communities on Edge Following Crackdown

Raids in search of undocumented immigrants have yet to take place in Alabama, but many immigrant communities in the state fear it’s only a matter of time.

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Arc Stories: February 2017 Edition

Stories about growing up during the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham. A young black boy who lives in the basement of a wealthy white family’s home and then becomes a […]

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Alabama, the Second Amendment and Reason

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses how Alabama political culture treats guns which he says is not reasonable.

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Alabama Industry Hopes For Looser Environmental Rules Under Trump

Birmingham Business Journal reporter Michael Seale discusses what Alabama industries anticipate if President Donald Trump rolls back federal environmental rules.

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Lawsuits Abound at Birmingham City Hall

A proverbial cat was let out of a proverbial bag at this week’s Birmingham City Council meeting.

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New Alabama Attorney General Brings Renewed Attention to Bentley Investigation

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses Alabama's new attorney general and renewed efforts to investigate Governor Robert Bentley.

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Rise in Anti-Minority Violence Appears Tied to Current Political Climate

There’s been a dramatic rise in hate-related crimes and anti-minority violence in the last year. The Levite Jewish Community Center in Birmingham was evacuated on Jan. 9 following a bomb […]

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Complaints Around The Birmingham Water Works Board Intensify

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses anger at the Birmingham Water Works Board after billing issues left some customers with unusually high bills. Others were told their service would be cut.

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Business Leaders Optimistic Lawmakers Will Reauthorize Historic Tax Credit

Birmingham Business Journal managing editor Stephanie Rebman discusses Alabama's lapsed historic tax credit and a new economic development plan for the state.

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“Sanctuary City” Designation Could be Wishful Thinking for Birmingham City Officials

The Birmingham City Council and other officials want to make Birmingham a sanctuary city. At a meeting this week, the council unanimously approved a resolution granting the designation, which has strong support from residents. Not long after the council’s vote, however, Governor Robert Bentley shot the move down.

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Alabama Legislature To Kick Off New Session With More Deliberate Approach

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses the upcoming Alabama legislative session.

What Constitutes Downtown Birmingham?

Amidst all the talk about downtown Birmingham’s resurgence, there’s kind of a semantic assumption -- that we all mean the same thing when we say "downtown." Labels might not seem to matter much, but to marketers and real estate folks it does have an effect.

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Noise Music and Birmingham’s Growing Local Music Scene

When it comes to live, local music, Birmingham is still in it's infancy. From The Spring Street Firehouse, Saturn and WorkPlay have emerged as creative spaces where the city's many talented, local artists can perform and make a name for themselves.

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Arc Stories: January 2017 Edition

Arc Stories features live storytelling from right here in Birmingham. No notes, no outlines. Just great storytellers sharing great, true stories. Sometimes funny, sometimes moving, and always engaging.

Grand Jury in Birmingham Expands Probe

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses a widening grand jury investigation in Jefferson County.

President Trump and Alabama’s Economy

We talk about what may happen for Alabama's economy under the Trump Administration in this week's Magic City Marketplace.

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Birmingham: A Community that Speaks for the Trees

As you travel around Birmingham, you might notice signs that billing it as “Tree City USA.” The city was given the designation because of its sprawling urban forest. The term urban forest refers to the tree-top landscape seen in some major cities, especially ones in the South. However, the issue is how to balance the vitality and existence of Birmingham’s trees with the city’s planned renaissance and expansion.