Local news

Birmingham’s Rainbow Bridge to be closed to vehicles beginning Friday

Pedestrians, bicycles and scooters will be allowed to access the bridge, while motorists can access downtown from the south by using alternative routes.

John H. Glenn

January 21, 2022

Single mothers in Birmingham can soon apply for guaranteed income program

Through the program, 110 Birmingham residents will receive $375 a month for a 12-month period.

January 19, 2022

Stephanie Manning to announce candidacy for Limestone County Commission

Manning is a social worker and serves on the executive board of the Alabama chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Eddie Burkhalter

January 17, 2022

Birmingham’s BJCC to be used as a warming station

Don Lupo, director of the Mayor's Office of Citizen Assistance, said in a Facebook post that the BJCC will be used as a warming station on Thursday and Friday nights.

John H. Glenn

January 5, 2022

Birmingham Sister Cities announces new roster of board members

Their appointments began Jan. 1, 2022, and will continue through January 2025.

January 5, 2022

Birmingham mayor’s office employee arrested on domestic violence charge

Uche Bean, 32, was appointed deputy in November and has worked within the mayor's office for over three years.

John H. Glenn

December 23, 2021

Birmingham mayor appoints Jessica Hughes Bennett to Land Bank Authority

The Auburn University alumna is a member of Design Alabama as well as the American Institute of Architects.

December 22, 2021

With statewide redistricting concluded, Alabama’s major cities redraw local districts

Major cities like Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile have either completed or are in the process of completing newly drawn city district lines.

John H. Glenn

December 20, 2021

Birmingham allocates $2 million to fight food deserts

The city's plan intends to alleviate the widespread lack of access to nutritious and closely available groceries.

John H. Glenn

December 15, 2021

Birmingham Mayor Woodfin appoints Abra Barnes to HABD Board

Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed Abra Barnes to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners.

December 15, 2021