Local news Ozark resident intends to sue mayor for “violating First Amendment rights” The feud between Ozark Mayor Mark Blankenship and resident Bryant Fontenot appears to be heading to court. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
Local news Former New Orleans police commander named Montgomery chief of police A 32-year veteran commander of the New Orleans police department has been named Montgomery's new chief of police. John H. GlennMarch 22, 2022
Local news Selected mothers for the Birmingham’s guaranteed income program are being notified Through this program, 110 Birmingham residents will receive $375 a month for a 12-month period via random drawing. StaffMarch 15, 2022
Local news Mayor Woodfin reappoints Willie Jean Lewis to HABD Board Mayor Randall Woodfin has reappointed Willie Jean Lewis to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners. StaffMarch 10, 2022
Local news Birmingham City Council approves sale for new housing complex on Lakeshore Parkway The complex would include single-family, multi-family, and senior housing, with a total investment, according to the city, of $100 million. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2022
Local news Montgomery officials considering renaming streets named for confederates, Klansmen The names of multiple Montgomery city streets and avenues are being considered for change. John H. GlennMarch 7, 2022
Local news Birmingham Promise names new director Williams, who has more than a decade of experience in education nonprofits, was selected after a national search. StaffMarch 2, 2022
Local news Mayor Woodfin to participate in Black History Month program This Black History Month performance will take place on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. StaffFebruary 24, 2022
Municipal elections Auburn Mayor Ron Anders running for re-election Auburn Mayor Ron Anders officially announced that he is seeking re-election in the city’s Aug. 23, 2022, municipal election. StaffFebruary 24, 2022
Local news How Tallassee went “crazy” For the last year, Tallassee has been rocked by nearly constant scandal. But underneath it all might just be overblown, small-town bickering. Josh MoonFebruary 18, 2022
Local news Birmingham Chief of Police Patrick Smith resigns Smith, a former LAPD police commander, resigned to focus on "personal matters," according to the mayor's office. John H. GlennJanuary 31, 2022