Local news Birmingham bans no-knock search warrants Mayor Randall Woodfin said the changes were to prevent a death like that of Breonna Taylor's from happening in Birmingham. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 21, 2021
State Tickets on sale for World Games 2022 in Birmingham The games are expected to have a $235 economic impact to the area. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 8, 2021
Municipal elections Human Rights Campaign PAC endorses Birmingham Mayor Woodfin Mayor Randall Woodfin has improved LGBTQ equality in Birmingham, according to the nonprofit. Eddie BurkhalterJune 28, 2021
Local news Birmingham selected as 2021 Global Mayors Challenge finalist The city proposed training a "food corps" to develop business ventures that can increase access to quality, affordable food. Micah DanneyJune 17, 2021
Local news Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposes largest budget in city’s history The mayor's proposed budget includes more than $14 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 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 Mayor Randall Woodfin endorsed by The Collective PAC The Collective PAC is a D.C political action committee that funds Black candidates for public office. John H. GlennJanuary 29, 2021
News Woodfin speaks on unrest, COVID and neighborhood revitalization in annual speech "The spirit of Birmingham has been on display over the last 10 months," Woodfin said in his annual address. John H. GlennJanuary 19, 2021
News Birmingham task force releases recommendations for police reform “It is important to understand that reform does not happen in one day," Woodfin said. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
Health Alabama state health officer: COVID numbers are “mind-boggling” “Unfortunately, we have very difficult times ahead,” said Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 4, 2020