Municipal elections Three Birmingham city council members selected in run-off elections Political newcomer Brian Gunn more than doubled the vote share of incumbent city councilor J.T. Moore, per unofficial results. Chance PhillipsOctober 8, 2025
Local news Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond announces retirement Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond will retire on Nov. 23, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett tapped to serve as interim chief. Mary Claire WootenOctober 25, 2024
Municipal elections Sen. Vivian Figures rumored to be eyeing Mobile mayoral candidacy The senator, who previously served as a Mobile councilwoman, is also reportedly considering a run after receiving calls encouraging her. Alex JobinOctober 18, 2024
Local news Mayor Woodfin launches commission to address surging gun violence in Birmingham The 19-member advisory commission is tasked with developing strategies to reduce homicides. Alex JobinOctober 16, 2024
Local news After 30 years, Montgomery DA Daryl Bailey to retire After 30 years in the Montgomery DA's office, Daryl Bailey's last day will be Tuesday. Josh MoonOctober 14, 2024
Local news Montgomery citizens form PAC in response to Board’s removal of superintendent A new PAC has been formed in Montgomery to push back against board members who pushed out a popular superintendent. Bill BrittOctober 8, 2024
Local news Cullman library reclassifies entire young adult collection as fiction Cullman County Public Library Director Amber Thornton said the decision came as a precaution with unclear guidance from consultation and APLS. Jacob HolmesOctober 8, 2024
Local news North Shelby Library to segregate LGBTQ children’s books Books regarding sexual orientation and gender fall within a new "parent guidance" section of the Children's Department created by the policy. Jacob HolmesOctober 4, 2024
Local news Mayor Randall Woodfin proposes plan to recruit and retain officers Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed a $16 million plan to attract more candidates to work within the Birmingham Police Department. Mary Claire WootenOctober 2, 2024
Local news Birmingham Mayor Woodfin apologizes for social media dig amid mass shooting response “I took my eye off the ball, and it was a mistake,” Woodfin said. StaffSeptember 30, 2024
Local news Montgomery superintendent situation heats up The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce of Thursday passed a resolution asking the Montgomery school board to reconsider the actions that led to Brown's resignation. Josh MoonSeptember 27, 2024