Education Birmingham city elementary schools among first in state to offer yoga Minor, Oxmoor Valley and West End elementary schools in Birmingham launched yoga programs the week of Jan, 10, involving about 115 fifth graders. John H. GlennJanuary 26, 2022
Local news Birmingham’s Rainbow Bridge to be closed to vehicles beginning Friday Pedestrians, bicycles and scooters will be allowed to access the bridge, while motorists can access downtown from the south by using alternative routes. John H. GlennJanuary 21, 2022
Economy Fetch Rewards app to create 200 jobs at new Alabama office Fetch expects the project will be completed this spring and is already hiring for a variety of positions. StaffJanuary 21, 2022
Local news Single mothers in Birmingham can soon apply for guaranteed income program Through the program, 110 Birmingham residents will receive $375 a month for a 12-month period. StaffJanuary 19, 2022
Local news Birmingham Sister Cities announces new roster of board members Their appointments began Jan. 1, 2022, and will continue through January 2025. StaffJanuary 5, 2022
State 2022 World Games in Birmingham one of “22 great things” in upcoming year This is the first time the U.S. has hosted the World Games since the first World Games in Santa Clara, California in 1981. StaffDecember 28, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor’s office employee arrested on domestic violence charge Uche Bean, 32, was appointed deputy in November and has worked within the mayor's office for over three years. John H. GlennDecember 23, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor appoints Jessica Hughes Bennett to Land Bank Authority The Auburn University alumna is a member of Design Alabama as well as the American Institute of Architects. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Local news Birmingham allocates $2 million to fight food deserts The city's plan intends to alleviate the widespread lack of access to nutritious and closely available groceries. John H. GlennDecember 15, 2021
Local news Birmingham Mayor Woodfin appoints Abra Barnes to HABD Board Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed Abra Barnes to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners. StaffDecember 15, 2021