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
Local news Settlement agreement reached to address alleged ABC Coke pollution GASP claims that ABC Coke, which has operated in northern Birmingham for generations, has polluted the area over the course of decades. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 27, 2021
Local news Randall Woodfin to announce mayoral re-election bid this week Woodfin will launch his campaign for re-election at a drive-in campaign kickoff event on Saturday, Jan. 30. John H. GlennJanuary 25, 2021
Local news Birmingham to receive $6.2 million for Emergency Rental Assistance program As of Friday, the city isn’t accepting applications but has begun work establishing a process for distribution. John H. GlennJanuary 23, 2021
News Woodfin speaks on unrest, COVID and neighborhood revitalization in annual speech "The spirit of Birmingham has been on display over the last 10 months," Woodfin said in his annual address. John H. GlennJanuary 19, 2021
News Chris Woods announces his candidacy for mayor of Birmingham “I’m not running against anyone,” Woods said. “I’m running to take Birmingham to a level where it’s never been." Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
News Birmingham mayor reappoints, adds two members to Birmingham Water Works Board The appointments of Lucien Blankenship and Chris Rice are effective immediately. John H. GlennJanuary 13, 2021
News Birmingham mayor released from hospital The mayor’s personal physician said his health has improved since being admitted to the hospital on Monday. John H. GlennJanuary 7, 2021