ADPH’s tianeptine ban withdrawn after legal challenge
Tianeptine is abused for its euphoric properties, similar to opioids.
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Many Alabama schools return to remote learning before Thanksgiving
Alabama school districts reported 1,592 positive cases last week, up 536 cases from the previous week.
Report: Alabama has second lowest per capita state, local tax collections
The state's local and state tax revenue per resident is now the second-lowest in the country.
Birmingham approves $1.3 million contract for real-time crime center technology
Woodfin repeated that facial recognition capabilities will not be used in accordance with the contract.
Birmingham refinances $179 million in debt
“When I became mayor in November 2017, it became apparent the city was not on sound financial footing," said Mayor Randall Woodfin.
Birmingham to host March Madness games in 2023 at revamped Legacy Arena
The first and second rounds of the 2023 Division I men’s tournament and the 2025 Division I women’s basketball southern regional will play out inside a newly revamped Legacy Area.
Birmingham Public Safety Task Force to release report in November
The mayor’s office created the task force in July for a broader assessment of public safety in Birmingham.
Alabama Democrats demand Florence mayoral candidates denounce the KKK
The Alabama Democratic Party is demanding that the mayoral candidates in Florence Alabama — Andrew Betterton and incumbent Stephen Holt — denounce white supremacists before their Oct. 6 runoff.
Black Voters Matter isn’t giving up on Black voters in Alabama
“When you don’t vote, you give away your power,” said Arnee Odoms, Alabama state coordinator for Black Voters Matter.
23rd Alabama inmate dies with COVID-19
There have been 409 total positive COVID-19 cases among inmates and 392 total among employees as of Sept. 26.