Articles

  • 3 days ago | al.com | Joseph Bryant

    Birmingham police are investigating a group of water works employees who are suspected of stealing copper from a utility warehouse and reselling it. Mac Underwood, the general manager of the Birmingham Water Works, said the utility conducted its own investigation and then reported the allegations of insider theft to law enforcement.

  • 4 days ago | al.com | Joseph Bryant

    Water service for about 370 homes in Hoover will be turned off Thursday night and Friday morning as the Birmingham Water Works completes major infrastructure work. Officials said the planned water outage will begin Thursday at 9:00 p.m. and is set to conclude Friday at 7 a.m. The affected streets are:Charring Cross Ln.Chestnut Park Ln.Crestway Cir. Heatherhedge Ln.Highland Crest ParkwayHighland Manor Ct.Oakline Dr.Oakline Cir. Redwood Ln.Ridgewood DrRidgeway Cir. Village Crest Cir.

  • 5 days ago | al.com | Joseph Bryant

    The attorney for the Birmingham Water Works Board is out of a job with unanimous votes to cancel his affiliations, including a controversial long-term contract that paid him $660,000 annually. The board Monday evening ended its relationship with Mark Parnell. Board member Jeffrey Brumlow led the effort to terminate him. “We’ve got to have good counsel, and we’ve got to have counsel that everyone trusts,” Brumlow said.

  • 1 week ago | al.com | Joseph Bryant

    Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stood behind another lectern in a crowded room, this time in Hoover, where she gave her take on current events and the state of the country since she left Washington. Jean-Pierre urged the room mostly filled with government officials from around the country to remain committed to their values and service to the people who chose them as their representative. “The moment demands it. The people demand it, and history is watching,” she said.

  • 1 week ago | al.com | Joseph Bryant

    The Birmingham Water Works is presenting a series of events at parks throughout the region to highlight summertime outdoor safety. The “Hydrate the City” pop-up events in parks are designed to raise awareness of the drinking water as temperatures rise throughout the summer months. Water Works representatives typically provide water, distribute hydration tips and give away promotional items.

Contact details

Socials & Sites

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →

Coverage map

X (formerly Twitter)

Followers
1K
Tweets
5K
DMs Open
No
Joseph D. Bryant
Joseph D. Bryant @NewsmanBryant
13 May 25

All 7 members of the new regional Birmingham Water Works Board are selected after busy day of appointments. The first meeting is tomorrow. There are some familiar political names among the group. Here's who they are. https://t.co/JstIGrokz6

Joseph D. Bryant
Joseph D. Bryant @NewsmanBryant
9 May 25

Ongoing feud between two Alabama mayors leads to lawsuits, police escort out of city hall and arrest threats. https://t.co/8c9Kg4DAMr

Joseph D. Bryant
Joseph D. Bryant @NewsmanBryant
8 May 25

In another development in political drama surrounding the Birmingham Water Works Board, Ala. Lt. Will Ainsworth has appointed a member to the new regional board. The member will represent St. Clair County. He also heads the water system in Leeds. https://t.co/CVo2IV5PcT