Local news Our Community Inc. receives historic $1.25 million grant from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund The Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, launched in 2018, is part of a $2 billion commitment by Jeff Bezos to address homelessness. Staff52 minutes ago
Local news Birmingham Promise names new director Williams, who has more than a decade of experience in education nonprofits, was selected after a national search. StaffMarch 2, 2022
Local news Mayor Woodfin to participate in Black History Month program This Black History Month performance will take place on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. StaffFebruary 24, 2022
Municipal elections Auburn Mayor Ron Anders running for re-election Auburn Mayor Ron Anders officially announced that he is seeking re-election in the city’s Aug. 23, 2022, municipal election. StaffFebruary 24, 2022
Local news How Tallassee went “crazy” For the last year, Tallassee has been rocked by nearly constant scandal. But underneath it all might just be overblown, small-town bickering. Josh MoonFebruary 18, 2022
Local news Birmingham Chief of Police Patrick Smith resigns Smith, a former LAPD police commander, resigned to focus on "personal matters," according to the mayor's office. John H. GlennJanuary 31, 2022
Local news Birmingham’s Rainbow Bridge to be closed to vehicles beginning Friday Pedestrians, bicycles and scooters will be allowed to access the bridge, while motorists can access downtown from the south by using alternative routes. John H. GlennJanuary 21, 2022
Local news Single mothers in Birmingham can soon apply for guaranteed income program Through the program, 110 Birmingham residents will receive $375 a month for a 12-month period. StaffJanuary 19, 2022
Municipal elections Stephanie Manning to announce candidacy for Limestone County Commission Manning is a social worker and serves on the executive board of the Alabama chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 17, 2022
Local news Birmingham’s BJCC to be used as a warming station Don Lupo, director of the Mayor's Office of Citizen Assistance, said in a Facebook post that the BJCC will be used as a warming... John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2022
Local news Birmingham Sister Cities announces new roster of board members Their appointments began Jan. 1, 2022, and will continue through January 2025. StaffJanuary 5, 2022