Former Montgomery correctional officer indicted on federal charges
Mario Avery was indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts.
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Dale County Commission delays budget vote after Ozark mayor calls to defund library
Commission Chairman Steve McKinnon said he does not anticipate a situation in which the library is not funded.
Ozark mayor calls for defunding library if LGBT books remain in YA section
Mayor Mark Blankenship posted on Facebook that he has been "trying to remove this trash from the kids section."
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed cruises to re-election
Reed collected 57 percent of the vote in the four-man race to earn re-election and avoid a runoff.
Freshwater Land Trust, mayors announce future expansion of Red Rock Trail System
This loop will yield 19 new trail miles, connecting the Cities of Birmingham, Fairfield, Homewood, and Irondale.
August 22, 2023
Level-funding of Prattville library infuriates book-challenging group
Even level-funding the library has upset members of Clean Up Prattville, the group challenging the inclusion of certain books.
Brawl erupts in Montgomery after white boaters attack Black city worker
The melee, captured in dozens of videos posted to social media, turned into a national story Sunday.
Poll: Reed holds commanding lead in Montgomery mayoral race
With less than three weeks until the Aug. 22 election, Reed's numbers look strong.
Sewell, HUD secretary to announce federal investment in Birmingham
The major federal investment will target affordable housing and community development.
July 26, 2023
Sewell to welcome HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to Birmingham
Rep. Sewell, Secretary Fudge, and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin will meet with residents at Smithfield Court and hold a press conference.
July 25, 2023