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**Legal Notices on Various Properties in Birmingham** The Birmingham Land Bank Authority has initiated a series of property title hearings in Jefferson County, with final hearings scheduled for dates between September 5 and October 14, 2025. Notices...
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(Images: YouTube Screenshots) - On Sunday, approximately 500,000 Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv, demanding an end to the conflict in Gaza and the safe return of Israeli hostages. This demonstration stands as one of the largest since the assaults of Oc...
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The family of a North Carolina college student, who tragically lost her life due to gun violence at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, believes that law enforcement’s inaction on her past abuse reports contributed to her death. On August 11, London Power...
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Former President Barack Obama commended Texas House Democrats during a virtual meeting on August 14 for their courageous efforts in thwarting Trump-initiated redistricting proposals. As reported by ABC News, Obama participated in a private Zoom call...
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The Birmingham Times On Saturday, Pastor Mike Jr. triumphed in all nine categories for which he was nominated at the 2025 Stellar Gospel Music Awards, securing the esteemed title of Artist of the Year for an impressive fourth time. His remarkable pe...
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For Michael Mays, serving as the Minister of Music at New Hope Baptist Church in West End represents both an esteemed privilege and profound honor, given the choir's rich legacy in Alabama. Earlier this year, New Hope earned recognition as the natio...
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Birmingham local Pynk Beard, known as Sebastian Kole, a Grammy-winning songwriter and emerging country musician, has officially joined Red Bull Records, the indie label established by the renowned energy drink company. This announcement coincides wi...
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Nashville's Mayor, Freddie O'Connell, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Action Commission (MAC) Board of Commissioners, has appointed Jamekia Bies as the new Executive Director of Metro Action. With two decades of experience dedicated to enhancing...
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NASHVILLE, TN (August 5, 2025) – FirstGen Forward, which previously operated as the Center for First-generation Student Success, proudly welcomed Fisk University among sixty newly inducted members of the FirstGen Forward Network for the 2025–26 acade...
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(Images: Wikimedia Commons) - August 17, 2025, marks the 138th birthday of the distinguished Pan-African advocate, the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica. At the age of 52, Garvey passed away in exile in England, leaving a...
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When an individual experiences a mental health emergency that threatens their safety or that of others, alternatives exist that do not necessitate police involvement or the possibility of incarceration. This principle underpins laws regarding involun...
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Jeff Marion, the circulation consultant for The Courier, was recently seen enjoying quality time with his family during the Homewood Harambee Festival, held on August 2, 2025. The vibrant event showcased community spirit and engagement, as families a...
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Jillian Michaels, the former star of The Biggest Loser and a supporter of MAGA, is encountering significant criticism following her controversial remarks regarding slavery while defending Donald Trump’s Smithsonian initiative review. During her appea...
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Dr. Belle Wheelan, a distinguished leader in higher education, concluded her impactful tenure this summer after two decades as President and CEO of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Her leadership pla...
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NASHVILLE, TN — A newly enacted Tennessee law, effective July 1, has forced the city of Memphis and Shelby County to terminate their Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) initiatives, which historically provided vital assistance to women- and...