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Are we gonna play some football?

Posted on March 6, 2008 | Leave a comment

That’s what the inaugural teams of the All American Football League were asking, until a little earlier this afternoon. There had been reports circulating saying that the league would be folding before it even started. Birmingham-based Team Alabama was scheduled to open its training camp on Wednesday and its season in mid-April and according to a Birmingham News blog post was not aware of the league’s consideration of postponing its inaugural season for a second time.

According to a statement posted on the front page of the AAFL’s website, if funding is not secured, they will begin to make plans to start their inaugural season in 2009. The statement refers to the current majority owner’s finances being affected by the sub prime mortgage market.

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Random Shots: That’s a big box to fill up

Posted on March 4, 2008 | Leave a comment

The view looking at the IN sign

We figured you’d enjoy these images from this afternoon’s installation of the first of several large “IN” Birmingham ballot boxes across metro Birmingham.

NOTE: There are more images from the installation available for viewing – just click on the image to see them.

We’ve talked about this project late last month when it was officially announced. This one is located in front of the Belk at Brookwood Village. Based on what we learned today, you’ll have several chances to make sure your suggestions are heard.

There will be about 50 (much smaller) boxes located throughout the area (and a few more big ones), allowing participants to share their favorite “in” spot. The collected results will be used to create a guide that will be distributed to visitors to the city and its surrounding area.

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Eternal Flame is “out of order” again

Posted on March 3, 2008 | Leave a comment

A photo of the Eternal Flame of Freedom after it has been dismantled for repair work.

Andre Natta/The Terminal

The Eternal Flame of Freedom has once again gone dark in Birmingham’s Linn Park – but with good reason. The monument, relit last month, had a gas leak according to a response received via email earlier today from the mayor’s office.

April Odom, the mayor’s director of communications, said in response to our email that “the city is working with Alagasco to repair the damaged part although the maintenance of the statue is the responsibility of the Jefferson County Commission.”

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Why Free the Hops?

Posted on March 3, 2008 | Leave a comment

Beer closeup - Bob Farley/f8photoThat’s a great question — that’s why we invited Free the Hops president Stuart Carter to be our guest blogger over on my Birmingham today to share the case for support of HB 196 and SB 116 & 355. The state house bill comes up for discussion tomorrow in Montgomery and could greatly affect not just Birmingham but the entire state.

Head on over, check out the post, share your comments and pass it on to others that you think may be interested!

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We’ve teased about this party long enough

Posted on March 3, 2008 | Leave a comment

For those that can’t see the following image in the feed, come on over, click it, and learn more about what we’re hoping to have happen on March 14.

400px The Terminal 1st anniversarty party ad

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Rep. Davis holds crime forum tonight

Posted on March 3, 2008 | Leave a comment

U.S. Congressman Artur Davis will be hosting the Save Our Streets Crime Prevention Forum tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Birmingham City Council Chambers.

The forum comes as a result of recently released FBI crime statistics indicating Birmingham ranked 8th in the nation in homicides and 18th in violent crime. Congressman Davis hopes that the forum will allow for the exchange of information and best practices about how to begin taking back our communities.

Panelists will include:

  • Chief A.C. Roper, Birmingham Police Department
  • Kenneth Kaiser, Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Fred Grebauer, New York City Mayor’s Office
  • Lt. Col. James Whalen, Cincinnati Police Department
  • Rachel Laser, Third Way

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The weekend’s almost here…

Posted on February 28, 2008 | Leave a comment

…and we’re ready to help with at least a few of those suggestions. Christina and Sam are delivering a one, two punch of their own today. Christina’s up first with an extremely crowded “Got Plans?” although, if you haven’t already seen it this morning, you missed this morning’s tip.

Sam follows up with his column (available after 12:45 p.m. today over there) highlighting some options musically in Birmingham’s downtown and Southside areas.

You know, we’d like to cover some more sections of town (and some more genres). If you’re interested, drop us a line. It sounds harder than it is and it’s fun – plus we’re actually starting to get CDs to review (you can say you knew them when…).

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