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Voters Change Constitution With Votes For At Least Five Amendments
Five of the six statewide amendments on Alabama’s ballot passed Tuesday.
Trump Sweeps Alabama, Tuberville Ousts Jones for Senate Seat
Trump won Alabama overwhelmingly Tuesday night over Democrat Joe Biden.
Tommy Tuberville Wins Alabama U.S. Senate Race
Tommy Tuberville will serve as the next U.S. senator from Alabama. He'll serve alongside current U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby.
2020 BirminghamWatch Voter Guide: Finally, Voters Are Streaming Into Polls for Election Day 2020
Voters are turning out Tuesday to vote in the 2020 general election.
Jones Tells Supporters He Can Beat Tuberville, Despite What Polls Say
Sen. Doug Jones, who is up for reelection on Tuesday, says the platform of his opponent, Republican Tommy Tuberville, has mostly been copied from President Trump.
2020 BirminghamWatch Voter Guide
Your guide to the 2020 Election.
Today Is The Deadline To Apply To Vote By Absentee
Today, Thursday, Oct. 29, is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot.
Birmingham Council Approves Incentives Package To Bring Grocery Store To District 1
Birmingham's Roebuck neighborhood is getting a new grocery store in an effort to reduce food deserts in the city.
Poll Watchers Have Strict Rules To Follow, And So Do Others
Here are a few dos and don'ts at the polls this Election Day.
Woodfin Says Sale Of Parking Decks Would Lessen COVID-19’s Economic Damage
The city could sell six parking decks, the proceeds from which could help offset a significant budget shortfall sparked by the pandemic.
ADEM Holds Public Hearing On Alabama Power’s Coal Ash Pond Disposal Plans
This was the first of three public hearings scheduled to review ADEM's permits detailing how coal ash will be managed at various power plants.
Birmingham City Council Approves Software For Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center
The software could include facial recognition technology.
Birmingham City Students Return To Classrooms In November
The school system will return to a blended model of instruction, though many families still prefer virtual learning.
Today, October 19, Is The Last Day To Register To Vote
A record number of people in Alabama have applied for and cast absentee ballots ahead of the November 3 election.
The Census Counting Is Done, But The Result Is Unknown
Officials note a 99.9% response rate for Alabama. What's behind that number is tricky.
Federal Court Says ID, Witnesses Required For Absentee Voting
To vote absentee you must now provide a photo ID and have the signatures of two witnesses or a notary.
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office Redesigns To Handle Throngs Of Voters
It was a working weekend of those in the clerk’s office as they set the stage for what they hope is a more efficient processing of in-person absentee voters.
Nonprofits Adapt To Harsh Financial Conditions After Birmingham Budget Cuts
The city of Birmingham's newly passed 2021 fiscal budget is nearly $50 million smaller than last year. Among the numerous budget cuts was funding to external nonprofits.
Birmingham Passes “Phantom” Budget, Unchanged From Woodfin’s Proposal
The Birmingham City Council approved Mayor Randall Woodfin’s proposed 2021 city budget this week. The $412 million budget includes nearly 250 indefinite furloughs with more than half coming from the city’s library system.
‘Be Like Pearl’: A Woman So Admired She Inspired New Year’s Resolutions Was Felled By COVID-19
Pearl Slay is one of more than 2,300 Alabamians who have died from COVID-19.
Protesters Not Allowed Into Birmingham Council Meeting To Speak On Drastic Cuts To The Library Budget
Protesters gathered outside Birmingham City Hall on Tuesday morning, but they weren’t allowed to speak at the City Council meeting going on three stories above them.
Birmingham City Council Seeks Halt To Closing Of Recreation Centers
A proposal to close 12 of Birmingham's recreation centers is facing pushback by city council members.
Woodfin’s Constantly Changing Budget Leaves Library Board, City Council to Wonder: “What the Heck Is Going On?”
A proposed budget for the city of Birmingham wants to cut funding to the Birmingham Public Library for the third time.
Hurricane Sally Affects The Environmentally Fragile Alabama Coastline
Dauphin Island was hard hit by Hurricane Sally causing flooding on the already nearly two mile wide island. But the effects of climate change on the island have been taking place for years.
Three Jeffco Cities Pick Mayors as Six Municipalities Hold Runoffs on Oct. 6
Voters return to the polls next month for municipal runoffs around Jefferson County.
Number Of COVID-19 Patients In Alabama Hospitals Falls To Less Than Half Its Peak
The number of people hospitalized in Alabama for COVID-19 has dropped to less than half the peak figure of more than a month ago.
JeffCo Commissioners Discuss $199 Million Budget With One-Time Longevity Bonuses For County Employees
Jefferson County commissioners are set Thursday to consider a budget that would include $1.485 million for a one-time longevity payment to each county employee.
Jefferson County Bids for Release From HR Consent Decree
Jefferson County's attorney filed a motion yesterday asking that the county be removed from its consent decree.
Board Of Education President Criticizes Woodfin’s Plan To Cut Funding For Birmingham Schools
The city of Birmingham's proposed 2021 budget has faced criticism for funding cuts including those for the city's school system, libraries and social services.
PSC Allows Alabama Power To Raise Fee Charged To Solar Power Users
Solar power users in Alabama will see a new fee after a vote by the Alabama Public Service Commission this morning.
Birmingham School Board Takes The ‘Interim’ Off Sullivan’s Superintendent Title
The Birmingham Board of Education voted Monday to make Mark Sullivan the superintendent of the school district.
City Notifies Birmingham Library Employees Of Furloughs; Library Board President Contests City Authority
The city and the library board are at odds over whether the mayor has the right to furlough hundreds of employees.
