Local news Birmingham council OKs pilot program monthly income for 110 single mothers Over 12 months, 110 single mothers caring for at least one child under 18 will receive $375 each month. John H. GlennOctober 20, 2021
Municipal elections Heather Brothers New announces run for mayor of Gadsden Gadsden municipal elections are set for Aug. 23, 2022. StaffSeptember 22, 2021
Municipal elections Birmingham mayoral candidate accused of violating election laws An ethics complaint alleges Scales and her campaign failed to clearly display on yard signs and advertisements the entity that paid for those materials. Josh MoonAugust 11, 2021
Municipal elections Doug Jones endorses Randall Woodfin for mayor of Birmingham Jones joins with Mayor Richard Arrington, State Rep. Rolanda Hollis, Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson and other in endorsing Woodfin. StaffAugust 6, 2021
Elections Brandaun Dean is the first Democrat running for U.S. Senate Former Brighton Mayor Brandaun Dean is the only Democrat presently running for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat. Brandon MoseleyJuly 20, 2021
Local news Birmingham City Council approves Woodfin’s 2022 budget The council approved the budget on an 8 to 0 vote. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Municipal elections Woodfin expands lead, Scales poised to be second choice Scales has increased her numbers over the past month to 19 percent of voters. StaffJune 24, 2021
News Martin Houston is running for mayor of Tuscaloosa “It’s time to raise the bar and take Tuscaloosa from being just a good city to a great one," Houston said. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 20, 2021
News Chris Woods announces his candidacy for mayor of Birmingham “I’m not running against anyone,” Woods said. “I’m running to take Birmingham to a level where it’s never been." Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
News Birmingham mayor released from hospital The mayor’s personal physician said his health has improved since being admitted to the hospital on Monday. John H. GlennJanuary 7, 2021