Local news Mobile Housing Authority CEO says city has been “secretly conspiring” against him Pierce specifically claimed that “the city has been secretly conspiring with two of the agency’s staunchest critics." Chance Phillips4 days ago
Local news Birmingham mayor appoints Jessica Hughes Bennett to Land Bank Authority The Auburn University alumna is a member of Design Alabama as well as the American Institute of Architects. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Local news With statewide redistricting concluded, Alabama’s major cities redraw local districts Major cities like Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile have either completed or are in the process of completing newly drawn city district lines. John H. GlennDecember 20, 2021
Local news Birmingham allocates $2 million to fight food deserts The city's plan intends to alleviate the widespread lack of access to nutritious and closely available groceries. John H. GlennDecember 15, 2021
Local news Birmingham Mayor Woodfin appoints Abra Barnes to HABD Board Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed Abra Barnes to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners. StaffDecember 15, 2021
Local news Woodfin announces subcommittee co-chairs of transition team for second term The new term began with Mayor Woodfin’s inauguration on Nov. 23, and the transition team will work for the first 100 days. StaffDecember 13, 2021
Local news Birmingham police investigating six gun homicides over weekend The six homicides bring the number of Birmingham homicides to 119 so far in 2021, with 13 considered justified. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 7, 2021
Local news Birmingham launches initiative to support Black-owned businesses Mayor Randall Woodfin alongside representatives from Mastercard and Urban Impact announced the creation of the #BuyBlackBham partnership. John H. GlennNovember 30, 2021
Local news Woodfin sworn in for second mayoral term Before the crowd Tuesday, Woodfin pledged continued focus on city public safety and touted accomplishments from the previous term. John H. GlennNovember 24, 2021
Local news Mayor Woodfin announces public information officer for second term Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran communicator Marie Sutton as public information officer for the city of Birmingham. StaffNovember 22, 2021
Local news Environmental groups threaten lawsuit if Gadsden doesn’t address wastewater problems The groups say Gadsden has failed to maintain its wastewater system for years, resulting in sewage overflows. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 19, 2021