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
Economy Buffalo Rock Company to expand operations in Birmingham, invest $75 million The company has purchased more than 1 million square feet of new warehouse and office space in the city. StaffNovember 9, 2020
News Birmingham approves $1.3 million contract for real-time crime center technology Woodfin repeated that facial recognition capabilities will not be used in accordance with the contract. John H. GlennOctober 23, 2020
News Birmingham’s Ramsay-McCormack building to be redeveloped Ensley District Developers aims to deconstruct and redevelop the 10-story building built in 1929. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 2, 2020
News Birmingham City Council approves 2021 budget Mayor Randall Woodfin’s $412 million budget is almost 9 percent lower than the previous budget. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2020
News Birmingham drops riot charge against comedian The city of Birmingham on Wednesday dropped a misdemeanor charge of inciting a riot against comedian Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson. Johnson was charged in connection... Eddie BurkhalterJune 17, 2020