Local news Officers involved in Jawan Dallas’ death working in community: Mobile police chief Jawan was killed on July 2 after being stopped and tased by Mobile Police Department officers. Patrick Darrington / October 26, 2023
City of Birmingham and partners expand Financial Literacy Initiative The BHM Financial Freedom Project will expand to 20 schools next month. October 25, 2023
Cullman Library Board declines to move challenged books The books were all challenged by one resident for LGBTQ+ content. Jacob Holmes / October 23, 2023
Mobile community members ask for removal of Confederate priest’s statue On his statue, he is referenced as the “Poet-Priest of the Confederacy.” Patrick Darrington / October 23, 2023
Birmingham to honor historic movement choir at its AWAKEN 2023 event The city of Birmingham will honor the Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir during its AWAKEN 2023 event. October 20, 2023
Birmingham, Clean Fuels Coalition showcase new EV charging station in Avondale The Birmingham Parking Authority held a ribbon-cutting for an EV charging station at its Avondale Village parking lot. October 19, 2023
Ozark City Council votes to censure Mayor Mark Blankenship The City Council voted 3-2 to officially censure Blankenship for texts he sent regarding defunding of the Ozark-Dale County Public Library. Jacob Holmes / October 18, 2023
Birmingham to host biotechnology conference Oct. 19-21 The conference offers attendees a chance to gain insights into the latest advancements in biotechnology and healthcare. October 17, 2023
Concerns raised over Moms for Liberty, guns at Madison Street Festival The primary point of contention surrounds the participation of gun vendors and the group known as Moms for Liberty. October 5, 2023
Hunstville library director: Relocation of LGBTQ books was a miscommunication Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone." Jacob Holmes / October 3, 2023