Local news Montgomery announces “Together We Rise” initiative The city and county have committed $3.4 million to the “Together We Rise” initiative. Staff3 days ago
Municipal elections Two council incumbents, including president, lose seats in Birmingham run-offs Birmingham Council President William Parker and incumbent Councilman John Hilliard lost their bids for re-election. John H. GlennOctober 6, 2021
Local news Montgomery County Probate Court promotes Latoya Calhoun Barker She will have primary oversight of the probate court’s day-to-day operations. Barker is the first woman to hold this position. StaffSeptember 30, 2021
Local news A.G. Gaston Motel receives $1.1 million grant for restoration The grant will support the restoration of the interior coffee shop and dining room in the 1968 wing of the motel. John H. GlennSeptember 23, 2021
Local news Mobile City Council President Rev. Levon Manzie has died Mobile City Council President Rev. Levan Manzie died unexpectedly. Brandon MoseleySeptember 22, 2021
Municipal elections Heather Brothers New announces run for mayor of Gadsden Gadsden municipal elections are set for Aug. 23, 2022. StaffSeptember 22, 2021
Local news Birmingham to increase surveillance efforts through state, federal grants The grants are to purchase and maintain new license plate recognition cameras and high definition cameras around the city. John H. GlennSeptember 15, 2021
Local news Nearly $3 millon in renters assistance given out to Birmingham residents $2.6 million in renters assistance has been directed to more than 530 Birmingham residents. John H. GlennSeptember 14, 2021
Local news Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin easily wins second term Woodfin amassed more than 64 percent of the vote, avoiding a potential runoff in Tuesday's municipal election. John H. GlennAugust 25, 2021
Local news Parents, doctors urge Vestavia Hills Board of Education to mandate masks A group of over 700 residents, doctors and researchers with children in the Vestavia Hills school system are urging universal masking. John H. GlennAugust 23, 2021
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