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 Birmingham mayor announces executive leadership team for second term All appointments will become effective Nov. 23. StaffOctober 27, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor appoints chief accountability officer for second term Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran city attorney Melissa Smiley as chief accountability officer. StaffOctober 26, 2021
Local news Birmingham council OKs pilot program monthly income for 110 single mothers Over 12 months, 110 single mothers caring for at least one child under 18 will receive $375 each month. John H. GlennOctober 20, 2021
Local news Son of civil rights icon to lead Huntsville City Council John Meredith was a unanimous choice for new council president. Josh MoonOctober 15, 2021
Local news Montgomery woman faces federal charges for church arson The woman is accused of setting four fires at a historic Montgomery church, resulting in thousands of dollars of damage. Josh MoonOctober 11, 2021
Local news CAIR commends renaming Montgomery street for civil rights attorney Fred Gray The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday renamed Jeff Davis Avenue as Fred Gray Avenue. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 8, 2021
Local news Montgomery renames street for Civil Rights icon Fred Gray Gray is perhaps the Civil Rights Movement's most successful and important attorney. Josh MoonOctober 7, 2021
Municipal elections Two council incumbents, including president, lose seats in Birmingham run-offs Birmingham Council President William Parker and incumbent Councilman John Hilliard lost their bids for re-election. John H. GlennOctober 6, 2021
Local news Montgomery County Probate Court promotes Latoya Calhoun Barker She will have primary oversight of the probate court’s day-to-day operations. Barker is the first woman to hold this position. StaffSeptember 30, 2021
Local news A.G. Gaston Motel receives $1.1 million grant for restoration The grant will support the restoration of the interior coffee shop and dining room in the 1968 wing of the motel. John H. GlennSeptember 23, 2021