Health COVID mitigation for the World Games in Birmingham uncertain A World Games spokesman told APR that officials are monitoring COVID and will follow guidelines of local public health authorities. Eddie BurkhalterApril 25, 2022
National Trump not coming to Mobile after all The tour company had previously called off a rally set for Birmingham on June 18. Eddie BurkhalterApril 22, 2022
State Trump rally set for Birmingham in June cancelled, new rally slated for Mobile The rally organizer never announced a location for the Birmingham event, and hasn't yet announced a location in Mobile. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2022
Local news Birmingham Promise executive director announces plans to step down The economic mobility initiative will soon launch a national search for a new executive director. StaffOctober 29, 2021
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 Gov. Ivey: Fast-growing firm moving headquarters to Birmingham, creating 800 jobs Landing, a company building a nationwide network of fully-furnished apartments available to those in its membership model, plans to relocate its headquarters. StaffJune 11, 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 sports, entertainment office merges into Department of Innovation It's an effort to further enhance the city's efforts to attract more world-class sports and entertainment events. John H. GlennMarch 1, 2021
Economy Hope Enterprise, Goldman Sachs partner to aid underserved small businesses The program expects to serve up to 5,000 businesses and support 30,000 employees and their family members throughout the region. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2021
News Birmingham Mayor Woodfin hospitalized due to COVID-19 Woodfin's doctor said he was admitted to the hospital Monday night with COVID-related pneumonia. John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2021