Local news Birmingham to receive $6.2 million for Emergency Rental Assistance program As of Friday, the city isn’t accepting applications but has begun work establishing a process for distribution. John H. GlennJanuary 23, 2021
Economy Manufacture Alabama announces Diversify initiative The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama. John H. GlennJanuary 22, 2021
National Auburn man faces federal charges for role in Capitol insurrection Watson admits in court documents to carrying a can of mace and a pocket knife during the riots. John H. GlennJanuary 21, 2021
News Woodfin speaks on unrest, COVID and neighborhood revitalization in annual speech "The spirit of Birmingham has been on display over the last 10 months," Woodfin said in his annual address. John H. GlennJanuary 19, 2021
Legislature State reallocates $72 million in CARES funds meant for counties, cities The decision reduced the CARES funds budget for cities and counties to a combined $178 million. John H. GlennJanuary 18, 2021
News Birmingham mayor reappoints, adds two members to Birmingham Water Works Board The appointments of Lucien Blankenship and Chris Rice are effective immediately. John H. GlennJanuary 13, 2021
News The Paycheck Protection Program has reopened The program was re-authorized on Dec. 27 with a new combined allocation of $284.5 billion. John H. GlennJanuary 13, 2021
National Watchdog group alleges Brooks violated federal laws, House rules and the Constitution CFA alleges Brooks violated two federal statutes, a House rule and the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. John H. GlennJanuary 12, 2021
National Man identified by APR arrested in Auburn for jumping bail to attend Capitol insurrection Will Watson was arrested in Auburn on Monday and taken into federal custody. John H. GlennJanuary 11, 2021
News Alabama Arise calls for strengthening Voting Rights Act after Capitol attack “Ensuring that every eligible voter can access the ballot must be a top priority to protect our democratic republic,” Robyn Hyden said. John H. GlennJanuary 9, 2021