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Birmingham parks board considers portable toilets request

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Wednesday, May 16th, 6:52 pm

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- The Birmingham Parks and Recreation board is considering ways to help an east Birmingham community that is being fouled by human waste.

High sewer bills have led some people to take drastic measures by using vacant homes as outhouses in the Wahouma neighborhood. Robert Walker, the vice president of the Wahouma Neighborhood Association, has been outspoken on the issue. Tuesday, he brought up the issue before the Birmingham City Council. The council referred him to the Birmingham mayor's office.

Today, Walker shared his concerns with the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board.

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Bo Bikes Bama holds online silent auction

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:08pm
Bo Bikes Bama holds online silent auction

Bo Jackson's fundraising efforts for tornado relief didn't end when he crossed the finish line of a 300 mile charity ride in Tuscaloosa. An online silent auction that continues through 9 p.m. is raising more money for the Alabama Governor's Emergency Relief Fund.

Bo Jackson's five-day charity ride took him from north Alabama at Lake Guntersville State Park through other tornado-ravaged areas of the state, including Cullman, Jasper and Bessemer before ending in Tuscaloosa.

The Bo Bikes Bama campaign had a goal of raising $1 million and is currently more than halfway to that mark with $503,813. The online silent auction offers all five of Bo's custom-made TREK bikes, signed sports memorabilia, vacation packages, artwork and more. So far, the highest bid is around $800 for a Bo Bikes Bama jersey signed and worn by Lance Armstrong.

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BCRI to host conference on how law enforcement protects citizens' civil rights

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 3:10pm
BCRI to host conference on how law enforcement protects citizens' civil rights

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Birmingham division of the FBI will host a two-day conference exploring how law enforcement protects civil rights.

The "Civil Rights for Everyone" conference begins Sunday, May 20 at 4 p.m. with a discussion by several civil rights organizations and retired U.S. District Judge U.W. Clemon will deliver the keynote address. Sunday's events will conclude with a reception and tour of the institute.

The conference will continue Monday, May 21 with training sessions for the public, community leaders and law enforcement. The sessions will last from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Attendees will learn about U.S. civil rights laws and how they protect citizens.

The conference is free and open to the general public, but registration is required by emailing fbiconference2012@bcri.org.

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Jeffco hoping for relief on last day of session

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Wednesday, May 16th, 1:29 pm

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL (WBRC)- Expect lots of news today from Montgomery. It is the final day of the regular legislative session and lawmakers must decide on the general budget and education budget.

Jefferson County has a lot riding on decisions lawmakers make or don't make today. With the last day of the session comes the final chance for Jefferson County commissioners to get a funding fix out of the state legislature.

The distressed counties bill will be in the Alabama House. It will allow the county to levy a new occupational tax or a sales tax to fill a $40-million hole. Many in the delegation oppose the plan without using some of the funds for Cooper Green Mercy Hospital from the indigent care fund. Some newly revealed financial problems may make lawmaker's approval of any additional funds for the county more uncertain.

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Vanilla Fudge guitarist to headline benefit concert for homeless veterans group

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:26pm
Vanilla Fudge guitarist to headline benefit concert for homeless veterans group

Vinny Martell, guitarist for the 60s rock band Vanilla Fudge, will headline a concert to benefit the Birmingham homeless vets group Three Hots and a Cot.

The concert is Friday, May 18 at WorkPlay. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and attendees can also purchase "sponsor tables" which includes a table for four and a meet and greet with Martell.

For more information about the concert, visit workplay.com or call JD Simpson with Three Hots and a Cot at 205-202-5124.

Three Hots and a Cot not only provides shelter and meals to the estimated 800 homeless vets in Birmingham, but also works with other local organizations to identify and help vets in danger of becoming homeless. Visit cotsforvets.org to learn more about the group and how you can help.

 

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Police release surveillance video of north Birmingham robbery

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Tuesday, May 15th, 6:51 pm

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Birmingham police have released surveillance video from a gas station robbery early Tuesday morning.

Police say the Chevron located at 125 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard South was robbed around 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 15.

Birmingham police are asking anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect's identity to contact them at 205-254-1753 or call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

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Wahouma resident: City council passed the buck today

Submitted by Ronda Robinson, Fox 6 News Reporter
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 6:05pm

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- FOX6 News is updating an unbelievable story we first exposed last week of East Birmingham residents relieving themselves in abandoned homes to cut their high sewer bill costs.

The vice president of the Wahouma Neighborhood Association appeared before the Birmingham City Council today with a desperate plea. Robert Walker wants to stop people from relieving themselves in vacant houses to cut sewer bill costs.

[Click here to read about how the Birmingham Water Works Board may be able to help.]

"The Wahouma Neighborhood Association requests that we use part of our neighborhood funds to rent portable toilets that will be placed in the Wahouma Park to combat this widespread problem until a permanent solution is found," he said.

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