Birmingham Divvies Up $500K In Bold Funding For Nonprofits
Nine Birmingham nonprofits will receive funding from the city’s Building Opportunities for Lasting Development grant initiative this year, despite an overall reduction in funding for the program.
Field Of Candidates For Birmingham Mayor Continues To Grow
Currently, there are six people in the race for mayor of Birmingham. The filing deadline is July 10.
Legislative Wrap-Up: Gambling, Medical Marijuana, No-Excuse Absentee Voting
One of the measures that passed with very little debate in the Alabama Senate this week would authorize the use of medical marijuana. But the measure could face bigger challenges in the House.
Jeffco Commission Gets Clean Bill Of Health After State Review Of Its Accounts
The Jefferson County Commission is conducting its duties in accordance with state law, says a report from the Alabama Examiners of Public Accounts.
Birmingham Mayor, Council Pushing Two Separate Wish Lists In Legislature
The city of Birmingham is sending two sets of lobbyists to Montgomery — one from Mayor Randall Woodfin’s office and one from the City Council.
Federal COVID-19 Rent and Utilities Assistance Set For Birmingham Residents
The City of Birmingham has received nearly $6.3 million in federal funding to assist residents who are unable to pay rent and utilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alabama Senate Committee Passes Gambling Bill Before Break
Sweeping gambling legislation cleared a hurdle in the Alabama Legislature this week.
Jefferson County Commission OK’s More Cleanup Help In Fultondale
"Somebody has to get those big trees out of that creek or it’s going to back up and start flooding and start blocking roads and flooding these houses that are damaged," said Commissioner Joe Knight.
Jefferson County Commission May Hire More Road Clean-Up Help
Jefferson County Commissioners are considering whether to hire temporary workers to clean up litter along county roads.
Candidates Lining Up To Run For Birmingham City Council
Several incumbents plan to seek re-election and some challengers have emerged.
Birmingham City Council Approves The Council President’s Trip To Meet With Legislators
The Birmingham City Council has approved its first official travel since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
Sentencing Reform, COVID Business Relief Take Priority As Lawmakers Return
A number of bills that stalled in last year's abbreviated session returned.
Gambling Proposals Must Pass The ‘Smell Test’ Before Going To Voters, Ivey Tells Lawmakers
The governor recapped the challenges of 2020, particularly on schools and the economy.
William Bell Will Run For Mayor’s Seat Again
Former Birmingham Mayor William Bell has filed paperwork to run again for mayor.
Bill Would Mandate Feedback On Jefferson County Public Health Rules
Lawmakers have proposed legislation that would require more oversight of the local health officer in Alabama's most populous county. Area physicians strongly oppose the measure.
Ivey Signs Contracts To Build Two Mega Prisons
Alabama moves one step closer to replacing most existing male prisons with three privately-built mega prisons.
What To Expect During The 2021 Alabama Legislative Session
Lawmakers will debate perennial issues from the budgets to prisons, but the coronavirus pandemic remains ever present.
Woodfin Kicks Off Mayoral Reelection Campaign, Says He’ll Ramp Up Work On Neighborhoods, Education Priorities
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced this weekend that he is running for another term.
Jones Starts His Post-Senate Life As CNN Contributor
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is taking on a new role as a political commentator at CNN.
City Council Approves Bid For Birmingham Real-Time Crime Center
The city of Birmingham's 'real-time crime center' is coming to life thanks to the city council's approval of a nearly $1 million construction bid.
Settlement Reached To Address ABC Coke Pollution
The Drummond Company will now be required to follow a leak detection and repair program for the rest of the plant’s existence.
Birmingham Police Stations Offer Safe Place To Exchange Online Purchases
The comments from Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin comes after a UAB student was shot and killed during a transaction arranged online.
Park Board Approves Making Legion Field A 24/7 Vaccination Site
Legion Field has been operating as a testing site for COVID-19. Now officials want to expand the operation to include coronavirus vaccinations.
JeffCo Commission Picks Up Where Feds Left Off, Will Pay For COVID Time Off
The Jefferson County Commission unanimously approved funding this week that will help pay county employees for time off related to COVID-19.
Birmingham Council Hires Its Own Lobbyist And Lawyer, Saying The Mayor Doesn’t Share Information
The Birmingham City Council decided this week to hire its own lobbyist and legal consultant.
Alabama Young Voters On Capitol Attacks: ‘We Can’t Unsee Those Images’
Young voters of both parties look toward the future as a new administration takes over.
Woodfin Looks Toward A Better 2021 In State Of The Community Address
The mayor discussed continued neighborhood revitalization, the rise in homicides, and encouraging economic development projects on the horizon.
Scales Announces Bid For Mayor
The county commissioner would be the first elected female mayor of the city.
Justice Department Knew 2018 Border Policy Would Separate Children From Families
Alabama’s Jeff Sessions is facing criticism for his role as former U.S. Attorney General in a new report by the Department of Justice’s Office of Inspector General.
Huntsville Picked For Headquarters Of New U.S. Space Command
The Air Force said Huntsville is the “preferred and reasonable’’ site pending a required environmental impact study.
Alabama Man Faces 17 Indictments After Riots At The U.S. Capitol
An Alabama man who was arrested last week following riots at the U.S. Capitol now faces additional federal weapons charges.
Democrats Gearing Up for Effort to Oust Mo Brooks in 2022
U.S. Representative Mo Brooks is facing backlash after his comments last week surrounding the pro-Trump riots at the U.S. Capitol.
