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 Woodfin announces subcommittee co-chairs of transition team for second term The new term began with Mayor Woodfin’s inauguration on Nov. 23, and the transition team will work for the first 100 days. StaffDecember 13, 2021
Local news Birmingham police investigating six gun homicides over weekend The six homicides bring the number of Birmingham homicides to 119 so far in 2021, with 13 considered justified. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 7, 2021
Local news Birmingham launches initiative to support Black-owned businesses Mayor Randall Woodfin alongside representatives from Mastercard and Urban Impact announced the creation of the #BuyBlackBham partnership. John H. GlennNovember 30, 2021
Local news Woodfin sworn in for second mayoral term Before the crowd Tuesday, Woodfin pledged continued focus on city public safety and touted accomplishments from the previous term. John H. GlennNovember 24, 2021
Local news Mayor Woodfin announces public information officer for second term Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran communicator Marie Sutton as public information officer for the city of Birmingham. StaffNovember 22, 2021
Local news Environmental groups threaten lawsuit if Gadsden doesn’t address wastewater problems The groups say Gadsden has failed to maintain its wastewater system for years, resulting in sewage overflows. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 19, 2021
Municipal elections Craig Ford announces candidacy for mayor of Gadsden Lifelong Gadsden native and former elected official Craig Ford has announced his candidacy for mayor. StaffNovember 16, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor announces co-chairs of transition team for second term Woodfin has announced co-chairs for the transition team that will help frame his second term as mayor. StaffNovember 15, 2021
Local news Birmingham Promise awarded $1.8 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies Birmingham Promise offers students a chance to gain paid work experience through internships and apprenticeships in four core industries. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Local news Birmingham Promise executive director announces plans to step down The economic mobility initiative will soon launch a national search for a new executive director. StaffOctober 29, 2021