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Doug Jones Wins Democratic Senate Primary
Former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones will be the Democratic candidate in the race for Jeff Sessions' former seat in the U.S. Senate. Jones was declared the winner of Tuesday's primary election, with most districts reporting in by around 9 p.m.
Democrats Hope for a Comeback in the U.S. Senate Race
Doug Jones is best known for successfully prosecuting the 16th Street Baptist Church bombers and helping indict Birmingham abortion clinic bomber Eric Robert Rudolph. Now the former US Attorney is running in the Democratic Senate primary for the seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions.
New Soccer Team Adds to Birmingham’s Story of Revival
A new professional soccer team in Birmingham could mean an added asset for downtown.
Blazers’ Punter Comes From a Land Down Under
UAB's punter is from Australia, he's older than the average recruit and he loves Vegemite.
2017 Birmingham Mayoral Debate
WBHM and the Birmingham Business Journal partnered to present the 2017 Birmingham Mayoral Debate. We hear from the top three candidates in Birmingham's race for mayor as determined by public polling: incumbent Mayor William Bell, and challengers Chris Woods, and Randall Woodfin.
Outgoing State Ethics Commissioner Takes Aim at Fellow Commissioners
An outgoing member of the Alabama Ethics Commission says the panel has been lax in upholding rules to keep state government in line.
Birmingham Council District 5: A Tale Of Two Cities
Seven people are vying for the District 5 seat on the Birmingham City Council in the August 22 elections. That’s the area representing most of downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods from Crestwood to Smithfield. Managing this district won’t be easy. Some parts stand out as hip places to be in Birmingham, while others languish in extreme poverty and blight.
Many GOP Voters Still Undecided on Senate Candidates
Four candidates attended at the GOP Senate forum: incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, Bryan Peeples, Randy Brinson and Congressman Mo Brooks. They wanted to win votes. But as they hashed out issues from abortion to concealed carry laws, many voters left undecided.
What Birmingham Businesses Want From City Leaders
Birmingham business leaders weigh in on what they expect from city leadership. Birmingham's municipal elections will be August 22.
Bleached Creek Highlights ADEM Shortfalls, Say Critics
Alabama has some of the most ecologically rich waters in the world. But the agency tasked with monitoring them gets less funding per resident than in any other state. Some complain the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is not doing its job. They point to a contaminated creek in Shelby County as on example.
James Paul Beretta (R)
Name: James Paul Beretta Age: 58 Residence: Indian Springs Political races run: None Political offices held: None Professional experience: Alabama Anesthesia, 1992-1996; Dr. James P Beretta PC, 1996-2017. Education: Providence […]
Charles Nana (D)
Name: Charles Nana Age: 52 Residence: Hoover Political races run: U.S. Senate, 2016 Democratic primary Political offices held: None Professional experience: Management consultant, past 25 years; Wasalos Consulting, 2006-present; previously […]
Doug Jones (D)
Name: Doug Jones Age: 63 Residence: Birmingham Political races run: None Political offices held, including dates: Appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, 1997-2001. Professional experience: Staff counsel […]
Jason Fisher (D)
Name: Jason Fisher Age: 46 Residence: Orange Beach Political races run: None Political offices held: None Professional experience: Vice president and senior consultant, Ruffalo Noel Levitz, 1991-2005, 2008-present; doctor of […]
Joseph F. Breault (R)
Name: Joseph F. Breault Age: 30 Residence: Prattville Political races run: Republican nominee for Utah House of Representatives, 2016 Political offices held: None Professional experience: U.S. Navy, religious program specialist, 2006-2011; […]
Luther J. Strange (R)
Name: Luther J. Strange Age: 64 Residence: Montgomery Political races run: Lieutenant governor, 2006; Alabama attorney general, 2010 and 2014. Political offices held: Alabama attorney general, 2010-2017; appointed to U.S. […]
Mary W. Maxwell (R)
Name: Mary W. Maxwell Age: 70 Residence: Tuscaloosa Political experience: Ran for U.S. House of Representatives in New Hampshire, 2006. Political offices held: None Professional experience: Author of 12 books […]
Michael Hansen (D)
Name: Michael Hansen Age: 35 Residence: Irondale Political races run: None Political offices held: None Professional experience: Marketing and public relations coordinator, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2008-2011; director of public relations, […]
Morris J. “Mo” Brooks Jr. (R)
Name: Morris J. “Mo” Brooks Jr. Age: 63 Residence: Huntsville Political races run: 5th Congressional District, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016; lieutenant governor, 2006. Political offices held: Alabama House of Representatives, […]
Randolph “Randy” Brinson (R)
Name: Randolph “Randy” Brinson Age: 50 Residence: Montgomery Political races run: None Political offices held: None Professional experience: Staff gastroenterologist, Maxwell Air Force Base, 1987-1989; private medical practice, 1989-present. Education: […]
Robert Kennedy Jr. (D)
Name: Robert Kennedy Jr. Age: 47 Residence: Prichard Political races: None Political offices held: None Professional experience: U.S. Navy, 1992-2001; Harrah’s Entertainment, 2002-2007; Toys “R” Us, 2007-2010; Sears Holding Co., […]
Roy S. Moore (R)
Name: Roy S. Moore Age: 70 Residence: Gallant Political races run: Etowah County circuit judge, 1982; district attorney, 1986; circuit judge, 1994; chief justice of Alabama, 2000 and 2012; governor, […]
Lee “Trip” Pittman (R)
Name: Lee “Trip” Pittman Age: 57 Residence: Montrose Political races run: Alabama Senate, 2007, 2010, 2014 Political offices held: Alabama Senate, 2007-present Professional experience: Pittman Tractor Co., founder and owner. […]
Vann Caldwell (D)
Name: Vann Caldwell Age: Age 33 Residence: Talladega Political races run: Mayor of Talladega, 2003 and 2015; Tuscaloosa City Council, 2009; Talladega County constable, 2016. Political offices held: Talladega County […]
Will Boyd (D)
Name: Will Boyd Age: 45 Residence: Florence Political races run: Greenville, Illinois, City Council, 2009; U.S. Senate, Illinois, 2010; 5th Congressional District, Alabama, 2016. Political offices held: Greenville, Illinois, City […]
Seven-Year-Old Golf Prodigy Drives Hard Toward Success
Little Jerrell Anthony has been playing golf since he was two years-old. Now, at age seven, he competes against, and often beats kids twice his age.
Bryan Peeples (R)
Name: Bryan Peeples Age: 37 Residence: Birmingham Political races run: None Political offices held: None Professional experience: President and CEO, Peeples Consulting. Education: Not available. Civic experience: Not available. Main […]
Birmingham Gentrification Task Force To Meet This Month
A new task force to address gentrification in Birmingham is set to meet for the first time later this month.
Unpacking the Uproar Around Birmingham’s Gentrification
Gentrification is a concern among Birmingham residents and city leaders. But look behind the label, and bigger issues start to emerge.
Philemon Hill: Birmingham Needs Economic Development and Strong Schools
Philemon Hill is a sports marketer. He’s promoted sporting events from baseball to golf around the Southeast. But he’s also become a fixture at Birmingham City Council and School Board meetings. Now, he’d like to make the leap from gadfly to mayor.
Bell, Woods, and Woodfin Top Poll and Fundraising in Birmingham Mayor’s Race
A WBRC Fox 6 News poll in the Birmingham mayor’s race shows incumbent William Bell, building contractor Chris Woods and Birmingham school board member Randall Woodfin leading the race as the Aug. 22 election approaches. Those same three candidates are leading in fundraising, according to a WBHM analysis.
High School Students Track Real Cybercriminals at UAB
What do fake NBA jerseys, black-market pills, and other people's bank data have in common? They’re all available through cybercrime, and they’ve all been tracked by high school students at a weeklong camp at UAB.
