Municipal elections Kristin Williams announces candidacy for Homewood City Council Williams, a lifelong advocate for youth and neighborhood programs, officially announced her candidacy for Homewood City Council. Staff8 hours ago
Local news Huntsville police officer’s murder conviction clears path for civil suit An internal investigation previously cleared the officer of wrongdoing, and city leadership defended his actions even after the verdict. Micah DanneyMay 8, 2021
Local news Huntsville officials express mixed support for police reforms The city administrator defended police decisions to use less-lethal munitions to disperse residents who attended a rally in June 2020. Micah DanneyMay 5, 2021
Municipal elections Municipal candidates filing campaign finance documents with Secretary of State Previously, candidates for municipal office filed with their probate judge. StaffMay 4, 2021
Local news Report: Huntsville Police violated own policies when dispersing crowds The other law enforcement agencies involved in last summer's response refused to speak to investigators. Micah DanneyApril 23, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor issues 15,000 pardons for marijuana possession The pardons affect those with a single closed unlawful possession case in Birmingham Municipal Court over the last 30 years. John H. GlennApril 22, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor announces new police Civilian Review Board Birmingham joins Hunstville, Mobile and Madison in adopting similar civilian review or advisory boards. John H. GlennApril 19, 2021
Local news Birmingham, Montgomery enact local mask mandates The resolution — passed two days before the governor's mandate expires — requires individuals to wear masks when in public. John H. GlennApril 7, 2021
Municipal elections Donnie Mims is running for Montgomery City Council Retired Montgomery County Administrator Donnie Mims announced that he is a candidate for a City Council vacancy. Brandon MoseleyApril 6, 2021
Local news Birmingham City Council joins mayor in officially endorsing pension bill The bill would force Birmingham to fully fund its pension system. John H. GlennApril 2, 2021
Local news Birmingham revives Good Friday, Memorial Day as paid city holidays Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recommended Monday that both paid holidays be reinstated. John H. GlennApril 1, 2021