The first question that our respondents answered in our survey was one that ranked the issues that were most important to them facing the city and the region right now through the eyes of a young professional. The overwhelming issue was image, or the perception of an image problem. Though there was a much more diverse response from those that chose to write additional comments.
Check out some of these comments and then let us know if there’s anything you want to add to the conversation:
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Regionwide, yp
Late last week, we partnered with YP Now to conduct a survey trying to find out what issues were on the minds of our area’s future leaders. We are happy to report that we received more than 120 responses to the survey.
Beginning this evening we are going to take a closer look at the responses, taking the opportunity to post some of the written comments and asking for your feedback and continued dialogue. You can currently find the full results of the survey on this page.
You will also be able to find the full results of the survey on YP Now (we’ll let you know when they’ve been published to their site).
Stay tuned… the first question gets tackled beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Regionwide, yp
Mayor-elect Larry Langford gave Hoover Asst. Police Chief A.C. Roper a special birthday present Tuesday: he announced Roper as Birmingham’s new police chief at yesterday’s Jefferson County Commission meeting.
“He had his birthday today, but the real gift is to the City of Birmingham,” Langford said of Roper’s appointment.
Roper, who turned 44, is likely one of the youngest police chiefs in the city’s history. He said Langford chose him because of his youth, his energy and the military background he will bring to the police department.
Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis – whom Langford said was never a candidate for the job – approached Roper at Langford’s request to help recruit his second in command. “I hate to lose him,” Derzis said of Roper “but I think it’s a win-win for everyone.”
Both Derzis and Langford said Roper’s appointment will mean more cooperation with Hoover and other police departments and law enforcement in the county.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Citywide, Crime, News
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There are two opportunities this week to take part in a course that will help protect yourself from identity theft. The Birmingham Police Department announced the courses yesterday, with both opportunities, this evening (November 6) and Thursday, November 8, taking place at the department’s police academy (401 6th Avenue South) beginning at 6:30 p.m.
“It is a goal of the department to educate the public about financial fraud so they will know how to protect themselves, particularly as the holiday season approaches,” said Chief Nunn.
Identity theft is considered the fastest growing type of crime in the nation, so those interested in attending either session should call 205.254.6356 to register. Each class will accommodate 100 people .
Posted in 35205, Alabama, Birmingham, Crime
Yeah, that’s why we put quotations in the title; I kind of wondered if he’s excited about the award or if he’d rather we not let our readership know about it. David Gunnells’ cubicle was selected over lots of entries to Wired.com. He is now the proud owner of a RoboMan webcam.
Based on his description and the pictures, one could see that the University of Alabama at Birmingham employee was worthy of the prize (though we’re still wondering if he’s really excited or if he’ll be able to trade up to a better cubicle because of the notoriety).
We found out from the guys over at CNET News, though you could just read the account from Wired.com itself, complete with slide shows pictures of all of the other contenders.
Photo credit: David Gunnells/Wired.com
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Quirky, UAB
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