 Birmingham is the cultural and entertainment capital of Alabama with its numerous art galleries in the area and home to Birmingham Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the state. Birmingham is also home to the state's major ballet, opera, and symphony orchestra companies such the Alabama Ballet, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Ballet, Birmingham Concert Chorale, Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival and Opera Birmingham. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
If you are looking at visiting, Birmingham certainly offers the best to its visitors.
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Mayor to have Town Hall Meetings |
April 7, 2009
Mayor to have Town Hall Meetings
"Why Birmingham Can’t Wait!"
Mayor Larry P. Langford will host a series of Town Hall Meetings starting this Thursday at 6pm at Boutwell Auditorium. The inaugural meeting will give citizens a chance to interact with the Mayor, learn about city initiatives and services and ask questions. The Mayor will present information on projects that have been completed, projects that are still underway, and future initiatives that the City needs to propel it to the next level. Citizens will have a chance to express their opinion and give feedback.
Along with the meeting, a gallery of citizens’ assistance will be available to provide more information and offer City services. Representatives from the Negro Baseball League, Friends of Rickwood Field, The Birmingham Zoo, and JCCEO Head Start will be available to answer questions and offer more information on various projects. Demonstrations of the XO Laptops and the City’s new website will also available for citizens and attendants. Staff from the Children’s Healthcare partnership and ALLKids will be in place to provide information and sign up children who are uninsured that same evening.
There will be other Town Hall meetings at various churches throughout the community in the weeks to come. Information packets including neighborhood paving schedules, website tutorials and funding options for various proposals will be available at each meeting.
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BIRMINGHAM MAN INDICTED FOR ARMED BANK ROBBERY OF REGIONS BANK |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Karen Naramore
FEBRUARY 26, 2009 PHONE: 205-244-2015
www.usdoj.gov/usao/aln FAX: 205-244-2171
BIRMINGHAM MAN INDICTED FOR ARMED BANK ROBBERY OF REGIONS BANK
BIRMINGHAM, AL. - ELDRES DRAY DOWDELL, 30, of Birmingham, was indicted today on charges of armed bank robbery, and using and carrying a firearm during the robbery. The indictment is announced today by United States Attorney, Alice H. Martin and Carmen S. Adams, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
According to the indictment, on December 12, 2008, DOWDELL entered the Regions Bank located at 232 Warrior Road, and using a .38 caliber pistol, robbed the bank of approximately $27,077. Birmingham Police Officers apprehended DOWDELL shortly after he left the bank.
“Bank robbery is a high risk crime and a sure result, upon conviction, is federal prison,” stated U.S. Attorney Alice H. Martin.
“The quick action of local law enforcement officers brought about the apprehension of the defendant,” stated Carmen S. Adams, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation. “With the cooperation of our local, state and federal officials, these crimes will be investigated and prosecuted.” |
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