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Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Birmingham Public Library to host 4th annual ‘A Novel Tasting' event
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Public Library will host its 4th annual 'A Novel Tasting' benefit on Thursday, April 17. The event will feature live music, a silent auction, complimentary drinks, catered food and BPL's signature wine, beer and spirits tasting. The event will take place from 6- 8:30 p.m. with a VIP reception from 5- 6 p.m. Alabama breast cancer foundation to host casino night fundraiser More information on the event, as well as tickets, can be found here. Proceeds from 'A Novel Tasting' will help fund programs across all BPL locations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Politics
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Bill allowing state takeover of police departments moving through Alabama legislature
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) said some police departments need help from the state and he hopes to give cities that help. 'Corruption is inexcusable in a police department,' said Ingram. 'In any department corruption is inexcusable. But, we've gotta make sure that we have oversight for that reason.' With Ingram's bill, that oversight would come from the governor and attorney general. They could appoint an interim police chief in cities with high crime. Ingram said this would work in cities like Hanceville, where the chief and four officers are accused of mishandling evidence. 'Now, there's a lot of good ones out there. Lot of good cities that are doing it right. They don't have any vacancy or vacuum with everyone leaving,' he said. 'But, when you have a police department that's down 50% and you haven't changed in population, something's wrong.' Birmingham Public Library to host 4th annual 'A Novel Tasting' event Rep. Kelvin Datcher (D-Birmingham) said cities should be supported. But, accountability should be handled at the local level. 'You know, I vote for the mayor of the community that I live in,' he said. 'And I expect that person to carry out those responsibilities. And it's my opportunity to hold that person responsible when they're up for re-election.' He said the bill nullifies the vote of local residents. 'While we can show our interest from the state level, we can provide resources. Whether it's advice, expertise, whether it's financial resources, or other kinds of resources, I think that's our role from the state level,' said Datcher. Ingram said the interim chief would serve no more than six months. On the state level, Rep. Ingram said some cities just need training. 'There's a lot of municipalities that are even smaller,' he explained. 'That don't even have the experience in that city or that county. That we can bring somebody in to help them and recruit.' The bill passed out of committee and now heads to the House floor. Ingram said he is talking to his fellow lawmakers before it's voted on. He said he wants to make sure the bill is done right. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
