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 Alabama Center for Law and Liberty opposes Montgomery ordinance The proposed ordinance would make sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes under the law. Brandon MoseleyJuly 20, 2021
Local news Former Tuskegee mayor nearly topples Confederate monument Former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford took a saw to a Confederate monument. He might have done enough damage to ultimately force its removal. Josh MoonJuly 8, 2021
Local news Aderholt sends letter to FAA opposing proposed Gadsden rendering plant The FAA is involved in this because the city of Gadsden is selling ground at the airport for the rendering plant. Brandon MoseleyJuly 8, 2021
Local news South Alabama Economic Roundtable to hold forums on the Rescue Plan funding The roundtable will hold two virtual forums and at least three in-person community forums on the region’s American Rescue Plan Act funding. Brandon MoseleyJuly 7, 2021
Local news Birmingham City Council approves Woodfin’s 2022 budget The council approved the budget on an 8 to 0 vote. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Municipal elections Human Rights Campaign PAC endorses Birmingham Mayor Woodfin Mayor Randall Woodfin has improved LGBTQ equality in Birmingham, according to the nonprofit. Eddie BurkhalterJune 28, 2021
Municipal elections Woodfin expands lead, Scales poised to be second choice Scales has increased her numbers over the past month to 19 percent of voters. StaffJune 24, 2021
Local news New website offers data on Mobile and Baldwin counties for free The Coastal Dashboard puts a range of metrics for the coastal region’s health and performance in one place. Micah DanneyJune 22, 2021
Municipal elections Randall Woodfin holds re-election open house, announces key staff hires René Spellman, former deputy campaign manager for Bernie Sanders’s 2020 campaign, was hired as Woodfin’s campaign manager. Brandon MoseleyJune 21, 2021
Local news Birmingham selected as 2021 Global Mayors Challenge finalist The city proposed training a "food corps" to develop business ventures that can increase access to quality, affordable food. Micah DanneyJune 17, 2021