‘I Don’t Know How Much Longer We Can Do This’: Alabama State Health Officer Frustrated As COVID Cases Surge
Alabama is in a “crisis situation” with a surge in case numbers and hospitalizations, particularly in school-aged children, according to State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris.
Birmingham Poet And Activist Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins Dies At 42
Birmingham poet and Ensley neighborhood activist, Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins was found dead in his home at 42-years-old.
Alabama Names Ashley M. Jones As Its New Poet Laureate
Jones, a Birmingham native, is Alabama's first Black poet laureate and the youngest person to hold the position.
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Despite Record Number On The Road, Women Truck Drivers Still Face Barriers Getting Into Industry
Experts say trucking can lift women out of poverty, but barriers like lack of access to child care keep them out.
Strong Campaign Propels Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin To A Second Term
University of Alabama at Birmingham political science professor Peter Jones said fundraising and a “boots to the ground” strategy gave incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin his commanding victory in Tuesday’s election.
Six City Council Members Win Reelection; Parker And Hilliard Face Runoffs
City Councilors William Parker (D4) and John Hilliard (D9) will face challengers in a runoff on Oct. 5.
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Here Are The Full Results From Birmingham’s City Election
A runoff election is Oct. 5 for races in which no candidate won a majority.
Two Incumbents, Including President, Ousted From The Birmingham School Board Of Education
Incumbent and Board President Daagye Hendricks (D4) was defeated by Derrick Billups. Incumbent Terri Micha (D2) was defeated by Neonta Williams. And District 1 will go to a runoff between incumbent Douglas Lee Ragland and Sherman Collins Jr..
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Wins Another Term
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin was elected to another term Tuesday evening, taking in roughly 64% of the vote.
From Optimistic To Anxious: How College Students In The Gulf South Feel About Returning To Campus
College students from Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi share their thoughts as a new school year in the pandemic begins.
Birmingham Council OKs Extra Funds For Bus Rapid Transit System
The Birmingham City Council voted Tuesday to approve using $18 million in American Rescue Plan funds to cover unexpected extra costs in construction of the city’s Bus Rapid Transit System. […]
Community Weighs In On Education Challenges Ahead Of Birmingham City School Board Elections
As the election for Birmingham City school board approaches, citizens from education and community advocacy groups speak on the problems the new board will face in the midst of a COVID-19.
