Local news Mayor Woodfin’s budget surplus invests in neighborhoods, personnel and facilities An $81 million budget surplus will support neighborhoods, libraries, parks and recreation centers. StaffFebruary 1, 2023
Local news Birmingham’s Cornell Wesley recognized as 40 under 40 in economic development Wesley is currently the director of innovation and economic opportunity for the city of Birmingham. StaffJanuary 31, 2023
State Carlton L. Peeples named special agent in charge of FBI’s Birmingham office Peeples most recently served as an inspector in the Inspection Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington. StaffJanuary 31, 2023
Health Ivey attends ribbon-cutting ceremony for Craig Crisis Care Center A crisis center is a location to serve those with mental illness or substance use disorders. John H. GlennJanuary 25, 2023
Local news Mashonda Taylor appointed to Birmingham Water Works Board Taylor’s appointment fills a vacancy on the board and is effective immediately. StaffJanuary 25, 2023
Legislature “Coach” Plump seeks to make changes in District 55 Fred Plump has decades of experience in the National Guard, as a firefighter, as a community sports leader. Jacob HolmesJanuary 5, 2023
State Birmingham applying for grant to transform Smithfield community Overall, if awarded, the city plans to build up to 1,100 housing units across the community. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Local news Woodfin speaks on shooting death of a 12-year-old girl "Our families and our children deserve better," Woodfin said. John H. GlennDecember 22, 2022
Local news Birmingham awards $850K for economic development The city awarded the funds to several local organizations to boost economic development. John H. GlennDecember 14, 2022
Opinion Opinion | The Iron Bowl and America’s water pipe Why is it called the Iron Bowl, who named it that, and why? Maury D. GastonNovember 22, 2022