Local news Montgomery announces “Together We Rise” initiative The city and county have committed $3.4 million to the “Together We Rise” initiative. Staff2 days ago
Local news Mayor Reed unveils balanced budget with $20 million increase, including pay raises It includes a 15 percent pay raise for all Montgomery Police Department sworn officers and a 5 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all other city... StaffAugust 21, 2024
Local news Mayor Woodfin appoints two new members to the Birmingham Airport Authority The Birmingham Airport Authority was established in 1986 to manage the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. StaffAugust 21, 2024
Local news Letter urges Albertville council to ignore zoning rules that could impact immigrants Numerous community organizations called on the Albertville City Council Monday not to begin enforcement of certain zoning ordinances. Jacob HolmesAugust 20, 2024
Local news Birmingham receives $4.2 million grant secured by Sen. Britt for Real Time Crime Center The city of Birmingham will use these funds to purchase additional cameras and install them in high-crime areas. StaffAugust 20, 2024
Local news Ozark Library reopening after policy change, book review No books were removed due to being obscene, sexually explicit or inappropriate for minors. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2024
Local news Former Homewood finance director charged with embezzlement Robert Winston Burgett, 64, of Hueytown, has been charged with three counts of wire fraud. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Local news Food Bank of North Alabama announces Capital Campaign on 40th anniversary They also announced their campaign, "Food is the Focus. People are the Why." StaffAugust 16, 2024
Local news Embrace Mothers’ pilot boosts financial stability, childcare and education goals The program, which provided $375 monthly to 110 single-mother households over 12 months, revealed significant improvements. StaffAugust 13, 2024
Local news Chicken plant buses in Albertville stir misconceptions about immigrants Politicians used the situation to opine about illegal immigration despite no indications of a connection. Jacob HolmesAugust 12, 2024
Local news Mobile DA announces decrease in truancy, chronic absentee rates in Mobile County schools District Attorney Keith Blackwood launched the Helping Families Initiative, designed to address chronic school truancy. StaffAugust 8, 2024