Health Possible vaccinations of children at Birmingham site under review Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up. Eddie BurkhalterApril 9, 2021
Health Birmingham nonprofit seeks funding for mobile hearing lab for children The Woolley Institute for Spoken Language hopes to expand services for children with hearing loss in rural areas. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to reform Birmingham Pension System The would increase the pension contribution of Birmingham city employees from 7 percent of their gross pay to 7 and a half percent. Brandon MoseleyApril 7, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for rioting Democrats argued that the bill violates Americans' free speech rights to protest. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021
Local news Birmingham’s historic A.G. Gaston Motel completes Phase 1 of restoration Phase 2 restoration is currently underway on the exterior of the 1968 wing and courtyard of the motel. John H. GlennMarch 11, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Birmingham’s political inside man "A good many of Alabama’s political leaders have found their way to the home of 'ole' Joe Fuller." Steve FlowersMarch 10, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker sponsors bill to increase penalties for rioters The bill also creates the new crime of assault against a first responder in the first and second degrees. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Municipal elections Woodfin raises $1,003,783 in first month of re-election campaign It's a record for city elections both in terms of the amount raised and the numbers of contributors. John H. GlennFebruary 4, 2021
Public safety Birmingham man sentenced to 204 months in prison for shooting carjacking victim Joshua J. Young of Birmingham pleaded guilty in 2019 to one count of carjacking and other charges. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021
Local news Mayor Randall Woodfin endorsed by The Collective PAC The Collective PAC is a D.C political action committee that funds Black candidates for public office. John H. GlennJanuary 29, 2021