Municipal elections Brian Gunn endorsed by leading youth organizations Brian Gunn received endorsements from three major youth-focused Democratic organizations. Staff3 days ago
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
Municipal elections April Myers Williams announces candidacy for Birmingham City Council Myers Williams previously served on the Birmingham City Schools Board representing District 8. StaffJune 16, 2025
Legislature Alabama cities could raise their local minimum wage under proposed law Rep. Neil Rafferty introduced HB291 to repeal the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right-to-Work Act. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 24, 2025
Municipal elections Brian Gunn announces candidacy for Birmingham City Council The campaign will officially launch at Woodlawn Theatre on Feb. 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. StaffFebruary 19, 2025
Local news Birmingham City Council OKs possible Kia, Hyundai lawsuits The move is in response to security flaws seen in certain Hyundai and Kia models manufactured from 2011 to 2022. Wesley WalterOctober 25, 2024
News Birmingham City Council approves funding for senior housing Birmingham will convert the Graymont School into affordable senior housing while commemorating its historic value to the city Mary Claire WootenJuly 31, 2024
Local news Birmingham City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution More than 100 U.S. cities have taken a stance on this international issue. StaffJuly 18, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Birmingham can solve its own problems if Montgomery steps back In both municipal government and urban planning, we need fewer “one-size-fits-all plans” and more people willing to try whatever works. Chance PhillipsMay 17, 2024
Education Birmingham City Council approves $1 million in funds for conflict resolution schools "This is another tool in our toolbox as we work to support prevention measures to address violent crime in our community," said Birmingham Mayor... John H. GlennNovember 25, 2022