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 Phillips6 days ago
News Birmingham woman detained by ICE self-deports to Mexico After a traffic stop led to ICE detention, a Birmingham woman agreed to leave the country due to a lack of medical care. Jacob HolmesSeptember 30, 2025
News Alabama Minority Vendor Conference returns to Birmingham this weekend Entrepreneurs and minority business leaders from across Alabama will gather for a transformative two-day experience to scale businesses and expand opportunities. StaffSeptember 18, 2025
Education Birmingham Promise receives grant from KPMG US Foundation The $112,500 grant will provide scholarships for Birmingham City Schools students and meaningful opportunities for KPMG to support the community. StaffSeptember 5, 2025
Municipal elections Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin easily wins re-election Unofficial results showed incumbent mayor Randall Woodfin received almost three-quarters of the over thirty thousand votes cast on Tuesday. Chance PhillipsAugust 27, 2025
Municipal elections Mayor Woodfin unveils policy platform for Birmingham’s next chapter Woodfin unveiled an agenda he says will enhance public safety, expand economic opportunity, and improve quality of life. StaffAugust 19, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell announces $25M public transportation grant for Birmingham, Jefferson County The grant will enable BJCTA to adopt cutting-edge technologies and cleaner energy solutions, including hydrogen fuel cell buses. StaffJuly 16, 2025
Municipal elections Joe May launches campaign for Birmingham City Council, District 8 Joe May, an educator and urban farmer, launched his campaign with a community-centered kickoff. StaffJune 19, 2025
Local news Valley Creek Rail-to-Trail project launches in Birmingham The project will transform an inactive rail line into a 4.5-mile recreational path connecting west Birmingham residents. StaffJune 17, 2025
State 60 years later, no justice for teen shot by Birmingham police On September 15, 1963, a Birmingham police officer shot and killed Black teen Johnnie Robinson, a tragic event that unfolded hours after a church... Liz RyanJune 4, 2025