Local news Friends of the Library present $63,000 donation to Dothan library This year's donation represents the largest annual gift to DHCLS in the history of the group. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
Local news Groups sue Birmingham Water Works Board over land critical to city’s water supply The lawsuit seeks a court order for the water board to meet the terms of a 2001 settlement agreement and permanently protect the lands. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2021
Local news Woodfin joins call for Biden to remove federal ban on local hire provisions In a letter, numerous officials asked to be able to require or incentivize local hires on federally funded construction projects. Micah DanneyMarch 3, 2021
Municipal elections Walt Maddox wins fifth term as mayor of Tuscaloosa According to preliminary election results, Maddox won with 6,727 votes, or 54.9 percent. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021
Municipal elections Voters go to the polls in Tuscaloosa for municipal elections Tuscaloosa voters go to the polls for municipal elections as incumbent Mayor Walt Maddox seeks a fifth term. Brandon MoseleyMarch 2, 2021
Municipal elections Former Birmingham Mayor William Bell announces mayoral bid Bell took jabs at incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin and said the city needs "an experienced hand to get us back on track." John H. GlennMarch 2, 2021
Local news Birmingham sports, entertainment office merges into Department of Innovation It's an effort to further enhance the city's efforts to attract more world-class sports and entertainment events. John H. GlennMarch 1, 2021
Local news Pell City bans sale and delivery of Tianeptine pills The city ordinance, introduced by Mayor Bill Pruitt at a Monday council meeting, passed unanimously. John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2021
Municipal elections Politics and wills collide in Tuscaloosa mayoral race Perhaps Maddox's biggest challenger is a man who is not on the ballot, Tuscaloosa-based real estate developer Stan Pate. Bill BrittFebruary 22, 2021
Local news Activists plan campaign to pressure Huntsville for police reform Neither police officers nor residents want police to be called to situations that require expertise they don't have, activists say. Micah DanneyFebruary 18, 2021
Local news Selma names March 15 as F.D. Reese Day Frederick D. Reese, a prominent civil rights leader, was and remains one of Selma’s most celebrated community members. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2021