Mobile City Council President Rev. Levon Manzie has died
Mobile City Council President Rev. Levan Manzie died unexpectedly.
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Heather Brothers New announces run for mayor of Gadsden
Gadsden municipal elections are set for Aug. 23, 2022.
September 22, 2021
Birmingham to increase surveillance efforts through state, federal grants
The grants are to purchase and maintain new license plate recognition cameras and high definition cameras around the city.
Nearly $3 millon in renters assistance given out to Birmingham residents
$2.6 million in renters assistance has been directed to more than 530 Birmingham residents.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin easily wins second term
Woodfin amassed more than 64 percent of the vote, avoiding a potential runoff in Tuesday's municipal election.
Parents, doctors urge Vestavia Hills Board of Education to mandate masks
A group of over 700 residents, doctors and researchers with children in the Vestavia Hills school system are urging universal masking.
Montgomery council members had non-discrimination ordinance before voting it down
Two council members said they voted no because the measure was rushed and they needed time. The emails say they had a month.
Montgomery City Council blocks anti-discrimination ordinance, Mayor Reed issues warning
The ordinance would have offered protections and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Birmingham mayoral debate sees heated exchanges over education, gun violence prevention
In abrasive and oftentimes heated exchanges, six of Birmingham's eight mayoral candidates discussed gun violence and education policy.
Sen. Cory Booker endorses Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin
Booker is the first sitting U.S senator to formally endorse Woodfin's re-election campaign.