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Free healthcare clinic served more than 465 patients in Montgomery

Volunteers delivered more than $280,000 in medical, dental and vision care as patients lined up overnight for treatment and on-site glasses.

April 28, 2026

Judge lets Birmingham water utility end fluoridation

A judge said the utility had met notice requirements and could not safely restore fluoride before June, describing the development as "an absolute shame."

April 22, 2026

Alabama AGC honors Mobile contractors for safety excellence

More than 125 industry professionals gathered as 32 contractors and suppliers were honored for standout safety records and strong workplace accountability.

April 21, 2026

City of Birmingham announces 2026 Small Business Week events

The May 3-9 initiative will pair Birmingham entrepreneurs with lenders, nonprofit leaders and corporate partners amid rising costs and tighter access to capital.

April 17, 2026

Birmingham begins implementation of Home For All micro-shelter initiative

The $2.4 million pilot program offers unhoused men temporary units and wraparound services to assist their transition to permanent housing.

April 7, 2026

MAX Transit announces promotion of Amanda Hare to Director of Marketing and Communications

Hare previously managed marketing for the agency, where she spearheaded campaigns for MAX On-Demand and significantly expanded the transit authority's digital footprint.

April 1, 2026

Inaugural Gee’s Bend Spring Yard Show celebrates local quilting tradition

The inaugural open-air gathering on April 25 will feature quilts, handiwork and local history displayed directly from residents' own yards in Wilcox County.

March 24, 2026

Birmingham transit authority appoints new board officers

The transit authority named three new leaders last week to guide its operations, policies and long-term transportation vision.

March 20, 2026

Mayor Randall Woodfin announces Birmingham’s 2026 legislative priorities

The mayor added that Birmingham's legislative delegation has shown strong bipartisan support for the policies.

March 17, 2026

Fairhope City Council appoints anti-censorship candidate to library board

A Venezuelan native, Douaihi has warned that Alabama's library fight echoes the rise of that authoritarian government.

March 11, 2026