BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Born and raised in Ensley, Dwight Battle said the empty lot where the Ensley High School once stood has since become an eye sore in the community.
The school closed its doors in 2006. A few years later, a fire led to its demolition.
According to Birmingham city leaders, the property, including the former gym and nearby middle school, have been sitting vacant for five years…