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Barbara Drummond announces formation of campaign advisory committee

Barbara Drummond's mayoral campaign assembled a group of civic leaders, policy experts, and community advocates.

July 30, 2025

Alabama Big 10 Mayors release statement on need to fix state’s internet sales tax system

Mayors from across Alabama met to discuss the state's "flawed" online sales tax system, which they say strains budgets and hurts local businesses.

July 29, 2025

Montgomery mayor talks crime rates, city-run school system

Montgomery's mayor said that while crime rates have improved there's still work to do. He also talked about a city-run school system.

July 25, 2025

Attorney sues Orange Beach over failure to provide body cam footage

C.C. Dixon-Moreno had requested body cam footage linked to a domestic violence incident reportedly involving mayor Tony Kennon.

July 25, 2025

State Rep. Barbara Drummond challenges fellow Mobile mayoral candidates to debate

Drummond challenged her opponents in the Mobile mayoral race to participate in a series of two televised debates ahead of next month's election.

July 24, 2025

Hoover mayoral candidate Nick Derzis calls for city to join lawsuit over online sales tax

Mayoral candidate Nick Derzis urged the City of Hoover to join a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s online sales tax distribution, citing an unfair system.

July 24, 2025

Mayor tied campaign sign swap to cancer event catering in controversial email

An email from Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird appears to tie support for a cancer awareness event to the removal of a rival’s campaign sign.

July 22, 2025

Montgomery Police Department welcomes new chief of staff

Ettice Brickus, with 24 years of experience and a distinguished career, now serves as second in command to Police Chief Jim Graboys.

July 22, 2025

Orange Beach mayor under fire after bombshell report uncovers domestic violence incident

A bombshell report based on police records detailed a potential domestic violence incident, raising questions about the mayor's actions.

July 21, 2025

Birmingham Islamic Society hosts historic Hoover City Council forum

With 350 attendees, the Muslim community demonstrated rising civic engagement ahead of Hoover’s August 26 municipal election.

July 21, 2025