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Birmingham's $16 million police recruitment plan sees positive results, with new candidates and increased academy participation.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Norman Crow announces candidacy for Alabama House District 63
Wadsworth’s campaign grossly misrepresented her academic credentials
Marshall talks senate priorities, China tariffs, L.A. protests
Wahl talks 2026 election cycle, calls for shift to closed primaries
Majority of Alabama House Republicans endorse Wes Allen
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
Gov. Ivey introduces new First Dog of Alabama
Gov. Ivey appoints David Reed as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
Gov. Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as Public Service Commission president
Sen. Tuberville centers Trump in his gubernatorial campaign
- Legislature
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
State Rep. Susan DuBose to hold town hall meeting on June 17
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
New Alabama vape law bans flavored e-cigarettes in stores
Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength
- Economy
SNAP cuts threaten 800,000 Alabamians as state faces $300 million burden
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
- National
Figures, Sewell, SPLC President slam Trump over restoring Confederate military base names
Rep. Sewell votes no on Trump Rescissions Package
Rep. Sewell recognizes Juneteenth and Major League Baseball on the House Floor
Gov. Ivey appoints Laurie Hoyt to Baldwin County Circuit judgeship
Rep. Figures honors Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige at Congressional Baseball Game
- Education
Opinion | Giving our young people a second chance
Gov. Ivey appointing Ami Brooks to lead Department of Early Childhood Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
- Health
Department of Public Health warns of suspected measles case in Lee County
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
- Opinion
Birmingham Police Department stories
Local news
Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond will retire on Nov. 23, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett tapped to serve as interim chief.
Local news
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed a $16 million plan to attract more candidates to work within the Birmingham Police Department.
Local news
Safe Streets is a strategic safety initiative that will limit the number of entry and exit points within a certain perimeter.
Local news
Brown served in multiple roles during his FBI career, including unit chief in the Counterterrorism Division in D.C.
Local news
Thurmond assumed the role as interim police chief of the BPD after the resignation of the city's former Chief of Police Patrick Smith.
Local news
Smith, a former LAPD police commander, resigned to focus on "personal matters," according to the mayor's office.
Local news
The six homicides bring the number of Birmingham homicides to 119 so far in 2021, with 13 considered justified.
Public safety
Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer was ambushed at home while taking his lunch break.
Legislature
The would increase the pension contribution of Birmingham city employees from 7 percent of their gross pay to 7 and a half percent.