Congress Rep. Sewell applauds new Biden-Harris executive order on gun violence The Biden-Harris Administration took new action to combat gun violence in the wake of Saturday's deadly mass shooting in Birmingham. StaffSeptember 27, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell honors victims of Birmingham’s Five Points South shooting "The members of this body cannot continue to sit by as family after family, community after community are torn apart," Sewell said. StaffSeptember 25, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South “This senseless violence is unacceptable and it must stop," Sewell said. StaffSeptember 23, 2024
News Wesley named to prestigious International Board of Economic Developers Wesley has been instrumental in securing major events for the city, including the 2021 World Games. Bill BrittSeptember 20, 2024
News Alabama Association of Nonprofits announces first-ever film festival Selected nonprofits have been working with Birmingham videographers to create a short film about their mission in action. StaffSeptember 13, 2024
News Alabama Big 10 Mayors announce City Life Photo competition winners Residents of Alabama’s 10 largest cities were given the chance to submit photos of their cities. StaffSeptember 12, 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 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 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
Congress Sen. Britt celebrates $20 million for workforce development in Birmingham The funding comes through EDA's Recompete Program. StaffAugust 6, 2024