Category Archives: Alabama

The Southern Heritage Festival… in September?

Posted on August 7, 2007 | Leave a comment

That’s right; this year’s festival would be held on September 1 & 2. There has been a lot of chatter wondering if the event would be held this year. A resolution approving a contract with the Birmingham African American Arts and Heritage Foundation is included as a consent item on this morning’s City Council agenda (page 23, Item 9). If approved, the $35,000 contract would call for the Foundation to “produce and present the 2007 Southern Heritage Festival.”

There is no confirmation of an event location or lineup, though last year’s festival was held on the site of the Railroad Reservation Park in downtown Birmingham.

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Posted in 35233, Alabama, Birmingham, City Council, Citywide, Events

Take a Moment: Happy Hour for a Cause nominees

Posted on August 6, 2007 | Leave a comment

I’d like to take this opportunity to once again thank everyone that took the time to share their nominees for this poll question. We did whittle down the list as well as consider entries that were sent in via email and telephone before the 11:59 p.m. deadline on Saturday. Pop on over to my Birmingham and find out what was in our minds as figured it out.

The poll will magically appear at 3 p.m. today on the front page. If you click on the read more link, you will see links to all of the groups included in the poll. Stay tuned also for final details about our post-launch party on August 29.

NOTE: The poll will run until 11:59 p.m. this Friday!

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Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, My Birmingham, Regionwide, The Terminal, update

From the Stationmaster: about this week’s poll question

Posted on August 6, 2007 | 2 comments

Good morning everybody!

I’m extremely grateful for the nominations that were submitted both through the comments function and via e-mail. As stated in the post that explained the reason we were taking those comments, the deadline for suggestions was 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, so while we’re thankful for those that are still submitting comments, they will not be considered in creating the list of choices.

The poll will be opened at 3 p.m. this afternoon. We’ll post the website addresses of the charities included as well as a link to a post on my Birmingham that explains the method behind the madness at that time.

We’ll see you then.

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Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, The Terminal, update

State Access to Justice Commission formed

Posted on August 6, 2007 | Leave a comment

Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb and the Alabama Law Foundation (ALF) announced the formal creation of the Access to Justice Commission back on July 19.

The 19-member commission is comprised of citizens from varied backgrounds that share an interest in improving civil justice for the poor and whom are commited to work together to develop ways to better meet the civil legal needs low income residents in Alabama both financially and through improved legal services. These include legal professionals, the business sector, members of the religious community and volunteers. The press release includes the names of all of the members of the commission. According to Chief Justice Cobb, the state currently ranks 51st in spending for legal aid to low income residents.

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The Radio Carousel: Dale Jackson lands in Huntsville

Posted on August 6, 2007 | Leave a comment

Dale Jackson - Wvnn.comDale Jackson used to be half of the morning show on 101.1FM’s The Source before that station’s format change in early July. He now has his own show called “The Attack Machine” in Huntsville.

Brian over on Flashpoint has written his own review of Jackson’s new show and it sounds like he’s doing pretty well so far. If you’re interested in hearing what the new show’s like, visit the station’s website and click on the “listen live” button.

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Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Huntsville, Media

Jim Skinner passes away

Posted on August 6, 2007 | 3 comments

Saturday brought the sad news that James Skinner, Sr., owner of two auto dealerships including Jim Skinner Ford in Birmingham, passed away at the age of 87. Many will remember him from local commercials, others for his contributions to the automotive sales industry (highlighted by the bestowing of a lifetime achievement award on him by the state legislature in 2003. The Dothan Eagle provides a brief account of the the Michigan native’s life within its coverage; NBC 13 provides information about a public visitation on Monday evening in advance of Tuesday’s private funeral.

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Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, News, Statewide

It’s time to eat more donuts

Posted on August 3, 2007 | 23 comments

That’s what Dunkin Donuts is banking on. The Birmingham Business Journal is reporting (paid subscription) that the Canton, MA based company plans to blanket the Birmingham market with 72 locations over the next few years. It will be interesting to see how these new locations will fit into the regional market since already enjoy a Shipley’s location in Hoover and three Krispy Kreme locations throughout metro Birmingham.

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Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Business, food