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Posted on August 6th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

A mass in remembrance of Father James Coyle

A mass in remembrance of Father James Coyle

On Aug. 11, 1921, Father James E. Coyle presided over the marriage between Ruth Stephenson [...]

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Posted on January 15th, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

RIP Miss Jennings

RIP Miss Jennings

The brutally cold December air kept most of the revelers off the large front porch, but inside the funky, two-story house in Southside, Rebecca Jennings’ annual solstice party was going strong.

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Posted on November 13th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

RIP Rev. Abraham Woods

RIP Rev. Abraham Woods

A Civil Rights leader remembered

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Posted on October 8th, 2008 by Jesse Chambers

Jazz great Al Gallodoro, who grew up in Birmingham, dies

A legendary jazz musician with a deep connection to Birmingham has died. Alfred J. (Al) [...]

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Posted on November 27th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Favorite ‘graph – Vol. 11, Issue 13

I hate to play favorites among the many talented writers at Birmingham Weekly, but in [...]

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Posted on November 5th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Who let the dogs out?

Who indeed? You might have missed the news last week that Birmingham’s longest-running football franchise [...]

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Posted on November 1st, 2007 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Nov. 1-8, 2007

DEAD BUT NOT GONE: That’s the best way to think of your dearly departed, particularly [...]

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Posted on October 8th, 2007 by Molly Folse

Another Birmingham homicide

Kayla Nicole Fanaei, a 20-year-old University of Alabama at Birmingham student, was voted class clown [...]

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Posted on August 3rd, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Weekly Digest: Aug. 2 – 9, 2007

Some weeks are full of history and music, and so are some weeklies, particularly this [...]

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Posted on June 21st, 2007 by Kyle Whitmire

RIP: Mona the Elephant

After 59 years on her toes, Mona, the Birmingham Zoo’s Asian elephant, died early this [...]

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Posted on May 15th, 2007 by Kyle Whitmire

RIP: Jerry Falwell

Yes, this is in bad taste. Taste? Did we say taste? Don’t know what that [...]

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Posted on April 12th, 2007 by Kyle Whitmire

RIP: Kurt Vonnegut

Don’t let anyone tell you any different, Kurt Vonnegut said. We’re all just here to [...]

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  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 1 day ago
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  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 2 days ago
  • Presser over. 2 days ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 2 days ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 2 days ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 2 days ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 2 days ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 2 days ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 2 days ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 2 days ago
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War on Dumb

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society