Local news Huntsville Library moves challenged books after updating policy The relocated books include one with non-sexual cartoonish nudity and one about gender identity with no nudity or sexually explicit content. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Local news Montgomery council members had non-discrimination ordinance before voting it down Two council members said they voted no because the measure was rushed and they needed time. The emails say they had a month. Josh MoonAugust 20, 2021
Local news Montgomery City Council blocks anti-discrimination ordinance, Mayor Reed issues warning The ordinance would have offered protections and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity. Josh MoonAugust 18, 2021
Municipal elections Birmingham mayoral debate sees heated exchanges over education, gun violence prevention In abrasive and oftentimes heated exchanges, six of Birmingham's eight mayoral candidates discussed gun violence and education policy. John H. GlennAugust 18, 2021
Municipal elections Sen. Cory Booker endorses Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Booker is the first sitting U.S senator to formally endorse Woodfin's re-election campaign. John H. GlennAugust 18, 2021
Municipal elections Jefferson County’s Citizen’s Coalition, Democratic Progressive Council endorse Woodfin Both groups are local and historic grassroots political organizations founded by prominent civil rights and civic leaders. Brandon MoseleyAugust 17, 2021
Municipal elections Birmingham mayoral candidate accused of violating election laws An ethics complaint alleges Scales and her campaign failed to clearly display on yard signs and advertisements the entity that paid for those materials. Josh MoonAugust 11, 2021
Municipal elections Doug Jones endorses Randall Woodfin for mayor of Birmingham Jones joins with Mayor Richard Arrington, State Rep. Rolanda Hollis, Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson and other in endorsing Woodfin. StaffAugust 6, 2021
Municipal elections Alabama High School Democrats, College Democrats endorse Randall Woodfin The Alabama High School and Alabama College Democrats announced their joint endorsement of Mayor Randall Woodfin’s re-election campaign. StaffAugust 3, 2021
Local news White Tarrant councilman uses racial slur against Blacks during meeting The Alabama Democratic Part is calling on Tarrant Councilman Tommy Bryant to resign after the outburst. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 21, 2021
Local news Birmingham bans no-knock search warrants Mayor Randall Woodfin said the changes were to prevent a death like that of Breonna Taylor's from happening in Birmingham. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 21, 2021