Prisons Deaths of woman at Birmingham prison, man at Bessemer prison under investigation The woman was found unresponsive on Halloween. The man had multiple health problems and was being treated at a hospital. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 3, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor appoints chief accountability officer for second term Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran city attorney Melissa Smiley as chief accountability officer. StaffOctober 26, 2021
State Alabama executes Willie B. Smith after nearly 30 years on death row He was 52 years old, and the first person executed in Alabama in 2021. John H. GlennOctober 22, 2021
Local news Birmingham council OKs pilot program monthly income for 110 single mothers Over 12 months, 110 single mothers caring for at least one child under 18 will receive $375 each month. John H. GlennOctober 20, 2021
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
Health Governor announces mental health crisis center coming to Birmingham The new Birmingham center will provide a place for police and first responders to take those who may be experiencing crisis. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 5, 2021
State National Drive Electric Week EVent set for Pepper Place in Birmingham Saturday Visitors to Pepper Place on Saturday can talk to EV owners and kick the tires on a selection of EVs. StaffOctober 1, 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
Featured Opinion Opinion | Huntsville is Alabama’s largest city "The Birmingham/Hoover metro area is still by far the largest metropolitan area of the state." Steve FlowersSeptember 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