One in an occasional series about Birmingham’s 150th anniversary
From a very rough beginning 150 years ago, Birmingham smoothed out and became a world-class city.
Founded on June 1, 1871, by real estate promoters who sold lots near the planned crossing of the Alabama and Chattanooga and South and North railroads, Birmingham was incorporated on Dec. 19, 1871.
The site of the railroad crossing was notable for the nearby deposits of iron ore, coal, and limestone the three principal raw materials used in making steel. Birmingham is the only place worldwide where significant amounts of all three minerals can be found in such close proximity.
Horse race bettors claim they lost thousands of dollars when a colt who later tested positive for a steroid was crowned winner of the Kentucky Derby.
In this May 5, 2018, file photo, Mike Smith rides Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
LOS ANGELES (CN) A group of bettors say in a federal lawsuit their horses lost the Kentucky Derby on May 1 thanks to Medina Spirit, a colt they argue was “doped” with performance enhancing drugs and now they are the suing the horse’s trainer Bob Baffert for fraud and racketeering.
The Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee, Wis. (Image by sdmsteadtaz from Pixabay via Courthouse News)
JEFFERSON, Wis. (CN) A conservative advocacy organization and Wisconsin clergy sued the state corrections department on Friday over a Covid-19 policy restricting ministers’ access to prisoners, claiming it violates state law.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s complaint, filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court by attorneys with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, or WILL, says the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and its secretary Kevin Carr “adopted a policy banning all volunteer religious ministers from visiting inmates in the DOC’s care” on March 13, 2020, as a precautionary measure in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Matt Jones | The Daily Independent Denorver Dee Garrett took to the campus of Kentucky Christian University on Thursday to air his grievances against the college and Grayson. Garrett recently filed a lawsuit against a Louisville Metro Police Officer who punched him repeatedly in the face during an arrest at a protest and has made claims he would be filing suits against the school and town as well.
Matt Jones | The Daily Independent Kentucky Christian College Vice President of Student Services Donald Damron explains to Denorver Dee Garrett he would not be allowed inside the Lusby Center on Thursday.
Matt Jones | The Daily Independent Kentucky Christian College Vice President of Student Services Donald Damron walks away from Denorver Dee Garrett after explaining to Garrett he would not be allowed inside the Lusby Center on Thursday.
A circuit court judge has vacated the results of the city of Tuscaloosa’s District 7 City Council results, clearing the path for a special election to determine who will hold this seat.
Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Vance issued his decision Thursday, less than a week after final summary judgment arguments were submitted by attorneys for incumbent Councilor Sonya McKinstry and political newcomer Cassius Lanier, who won by 28 votes.
Days after her defeat, McKinstry filed a legal challenge to the election citing Lanier’s legal eligibility to hold the office based on his prior felony convictions and asked the court to name her the winner.