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Bell Calls Birmingham’s Revitalizing Neighborhoods the Next Challenge
Birmingham Mayor William Bell has been a Xerox marketer and a probation officer, but since 1979, he’s been somewhere in local government. Voters will decide Tuesday during municipal elections whether he'll continue to serve in his position. After almost eight years as mayor, Bell tells WBHM’s Sherrel Stewart he wants to do it again.
WBHM’s Guide to the 2017 Solar Eclipse
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Republicans Prepare for Battle in Senate Runoff
Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses this week's U.S Senate primary and next week's municipal election in Birmingham.
State Sues City Over Confederate Monument
The City of Birmingham and its mayor are being sued by the state for allegedly violating an Alabama law that protects historic monuments. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a lawsuit today after […]
Some Voters Required to Verify Information at the Polls
An attempt to update the state’s voter rolls left some Alabama voters confused and angry at the polls in Tuesday’s US Senate primary. Those whose status was bumped to "inactive" were permitted to vote after they verified their information.
Strange and Moore Headed to a Runoff
Senator Luther Strange will face former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore in a September runoff. Neither candidate took more than 50 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s special Senate primary.
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.
