Birmingham revives Good Friday, Memorial Day as paid city holidays
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recommended Monday that both paid holidays be reinstated.
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Weekend rally in Athens will oppose anti-Asian attacks, white nationalist violence
The event will take place Sunday afternoon at Trinity Park in Athens.
Faith in Action on Madison County to reassess pre-trial intervention program fees
Faith in Action says pre-trial intervention programs are positive but access is limited because of fines and fees.
Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger dies
Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger died Saturday because of complications with cancer.
Birmingham’s historic A.G. Gaston Motel completes Phase 1 of restoration
Phase 2 restoration is currently underway on the exterior of the 1968 wing and courtyard of the motel.
Groups sue Birmingham Water Works Board over land critical to city’s water supply
The lawsuit seeks a court order for the water board to meet the terms of a 2001 settlement agreement and permanently protect the lands.
Woodfin joins call for Biden to remove federal ban on local hire provisions
In a letter, numerous officials asked to be able to require or incentivize local hires on federally funded construction projects.
Walt Maddox wins fifth term as mayor of Tuscaloosa
According to preliminary election results, Maddox won with 6,727 votes, or 54.9 percent.
Voters go to the polls in Tuscaloosa for municipal elections
Tuscaloosa voters go to the polls for municipal elections as incumbent Mayor Walt Maddox seeks a fifth term.
Former Birmingham Mayor William Bell announces mayoral bid
Bell took jabs at incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin and said the city needs "an experienced hand to get us back on track."