Courts Birmingham Municipal Court announces “Court Amnesty Month” Eligible residents will be able to clear certain warrants, resume payment plans and address unresolved court obligations without immediate arrest. Alex Jobin10 hours ago
Local news Montgomery council overrides veto, amends resolution to fund Jackson Hospital While the council overrode the veto, it also adjusted the resolution to honor some of Mayor Steven Reed's requests. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2025
Municipal elections Alabama Arise hosts webinar series detailing impacts of Republican “Big Beautiful Bill” The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families. Alex JobinOctober 23, 2025
Local news Reed vetoes Montgomery Council plan to save Jackson Hospital Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended. Jacob HolmesOctober 17, 2025
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 Orange Beach public records lawsuit back on in federal court The revival rekindles a lawsuit over body cam footage that purportedly shows Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call. Jacob HolmesOctober 7, 2025
Municipal elections Sonja Smith’s campaign for Birmingham City Council surges before runoff Sonja Smith's campaign garnered endorsements from nearly every major elected official and robust fundraising ahead of the runoff election. StaffOctober 6, 2025
Local news Birmingham invests $372,000 to make Safe Streets: Eastlake initiative permanent The pilot program achieved significant success, reducing detected gunshots by 25 percent and emergency service calls by 22 percent in its first year. Alex JobinOctober 3, 2025
Municipal elections Birmingham City Council candidate Brian Gunn to host community events ahead of runoff Gunn's campaign has been focused on grassroots mobilization, reportedly knocking on more than 7,000 doors and making over 5,000 phone calls. Alex JobinSeptember 30, 2025
Municipal elections Alex City elects new mayor in razor-thin runoff After a bitter battle, a former Goodyear director and pastor narrowly defeated the incumbent by just 58 votes. Jacob HolmesSeptember 24, 2025
Municipal elections Spiro Cheriogotis projected to win Mobile mayoral runoff Former district judge Spiro Cheriogotis narrowly defeated state Representative Barbara Drummond in Tuesday's runoff election for Mobile mayor. Alex JobinSeptember 24, 2025