Mary Claire Wooten

Mary Claire is a reporter. You can reach her at [email protected].

Local news

Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond announces retirement

Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond will retire on Nov. 23, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett tapped to serve as interim chief.

October 25, 2024

Alabama introduced three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which allow for an anonymous surrender of infants without fear of prosecution or shame.

October 24, 2024

The Scrap Tire Right of Way Program offers counties $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded tires to promote recycling initiatives.

October 23, 2024

Derrick Dearman was executed for the murder of five people and one unborn child in Citronelle in 2016, marking the fifth execution of 2024.

October 18, 2024

Scott Gedling urged Commissioner Kent Davis to resign for the agency's benefit, saying it has strayed from its real mission.

October 17, 2024

A Pew survey reveals support for banning cell phones in middle and high schools to reduce distractions.

October 15, 2024

Lilly Ledbetter fought against pay discrimination, leading to the Fair Pay Act.

October 14, 2024

The SBVA urged Davis to reconsider his resignation after the Veterans Benefits and Services Committee found no wrongdoing with ARPA funds.

October 11, 2024

Decatur Fire employee Kevin Jackson's appeal hearing revealed disputes over the severity of his demotion and interpretation of events.

October 10, 2024

The Birmingham VIP2 has seen high rates of success and low rates of incarceration and retaliation among its clients since 2023.

October 9, 2024