Stories By Sam Prickett
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Birmingham
Birmingham’s new police chief talks updating the city’s crimefighting strategies
June 29, 2018Patrick D. Smith talks increasing department staff and his new 72-hour briefing policy.
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Birmingham
Secret Stages Music Discovery Festival reveals full lineup
June 28, 2018The full lineup includes local acts such as Erthling, In Snow, and Captain Kudzu.
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Pinson
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve seeks funding to avoid closure
June 27, 2018Managers say that, without $500,000 in donations, the preserve may have to close.
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Music
St. Paul and the Broken Bones announce new album, Young Sick Camellia
June 27, 2018The Birmingham-based soul group have also shared the first single from the record, which is due...
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Birmingham
ALDOT repairs hole in I-59/20 bridge
June 25, 2018The City of Birmingham announced Monday afternoon that the Alabama Department of Transportation needed to perform...
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Birmingham
UAB’s Alys Stephens Center to host humorist David Sedaris next year
June 20, 2018The humorist behind 'Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim' brings 'Calypso' to Birmingham next year.
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Birmingham
Birmingham City Council passes FY 2019 budget
June 20, 2018The $436 million budget includes money for neighborhood associations and a reduction to BJCTA funding.
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Music
YOB explore heavier extremes on Our Raw Heart
June 15, 2018Bassist Aaron Rieseberg talks the elation and gratitude behind the doom metal band's new album.
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Birmingham
Secret Stages festival announces first part of lineup
June 13, 2018Courtney Marie Andrews, Dommel Mosel, Andrew Bryant and more confirmed for Birmingham-based festival.
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Birmingham
Birmingham council approves funding for increased school security
June 13, 2018Birmingham City Schools will receive millions in funding for metal detectors, after-school programs, and more.