Former New Orleans police commander named Montgomery chief of police
A 32-year veteran commander of the New Orleans police department has been named Montgomery's new chief of police.
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Selected mothers for the Birmingham’s guaranteed income program are being notified
Through this program, 110 Birmingham residents will receive $375 a month for a 12-month period via random drawing.
March 15, 2022
Mayor Woodfin reappoints Willie Jean Lewis to HABD Board
Mayor Randall Woodfin has reappointed Willie Jean Lewis to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners.
March 10, 2022
Birmingham City Council approves sale for new housing complex on Lakeshore Parkway
The complex would include single-family, multi-family, and senior housing, with a total investment, according to the city, of $100 million.
Montgomery officials considering renaming streets named for confederates, Klansmen
The names of multiple Montgomery city streets and avenues are being considered for change.
Birmingham Promise names new director
Williams, who has more than a decade of experience in education nonprofits, was selected after a national search.
March 2, 2022
Mayor Woodfin to participate in Black History Month program
This Black History Month performance will take place on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.
February 24, 2022
Auburn Mayor Ron Anders running for re-election
Auburn Mayor Ron Anders officially announced that he is seeking re-election in the city’s Aug. 23, 2022, municipal election.
February 24, 2022
How Tallassee went “crazy”
For the last year, Tallassee has been rocked by nearly constant scandal. But underneath it all might just be overblown, small-town bickering.
Birmingham Chief of Police Patrick Smith resigns
Smith, a former LAPD police commander, resigned to focus on "personal matters," according to the mayor's office.