Woman shot with rubber bullets six times in 2020 Huntsville protest sues city, sheriff
A doctor had to remove a rubber bullet that was lodged in April Grubb's calf, according to the lawsuit.
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Tallassee mayor: resigning is “best for the city”
Mayor Johnny Hammock was two years into his second four-year term.
Birmingham interim police chief Scott Thurmond appointed city’s next police chief
Thurmond assumed the role as interim police chief of the BPD after the resignation of the city's former Chief of Police Patrick Smith.
Birmingham Starbucks first in Alabama to vote for union
Out of 33 eligible voters, 27 voted in favor of forming a union, with one against.
Birmingham City OKs $3.5 million cost-sharing agreement with ALDOT
Primary areas for the repairing and restoration of lighting systems are from Tallapoosa Street to the I-59/20 interstate route interchange.
Birmingham mayor on 4/20 promises to pardon those convicted of minor marijuana charges
Mayor Randall Woodfin last year pardoned more than 15,000 people convicted of minor marijuana crimes between 1990 and 2020.
Reed issues proclamation honoring late British sculptor of three Montgomery-area statues
The late British sculptor is responsible for three Montgomery-area statues dedicated to central Alabama veterans. He died March 26, 2022.
Birmingham approves ordinance that will support businesses retention and growth
RISE, which stands for Retention Incentives for Success and Expansion, establishes two funds with the purpose to provide resources for area businesses.
March 30, 2022
Woodfin to bring proposed pay raise for city employees before Birmingham City Council
Woodfin will bring the proposal to a committee Monday, with full approval from the council possible as soon as Tuesday.
Birmingham mayor excuses $35 million in outstanding traffic fines, parking fees
The initiative, named Stop and Go, provides pardons for 756,531 outstanding traffic and parking violations.