Montgomery council overrides veto, amends resolution to fund Jackson Hospital
While the council overrode the veto, it also adjusted the resolution to honor some of Mayor Steven Reed's requests.
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Alabama Arise hosts webinar series detailing impacts of Republican “Big Beautiful Bill”
The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families.
Reed vetoes Montgomery Council plan to save Jackson Hospital
Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended.
Three Birmingham city council members selected in run-off elections
Political newcomer Brian Gunn more than doubled the vote share of incumbent city councilor J.T. Moore, per unofficial results.
Orange Beach public records lawsuit back on in federal court
The revival rekindles a lawsuit over body cam footage that purportedly shows Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call.
Sonja Smith’s campaign for Birmingham City Council surges before runoff
Sonja Smith's campaign garnered endorsements from nearly every major elected official and robust fundraising ahead of the runoff election.
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Birmingham invests $372,000 to make Safe Streets: Eastlake initiative permanent
The pilot program achieved significant success, reducing detected gunshots by 25 percent and emergency service calls by 22 percent in its first year.
Birmingham City Council candidate Brian Gunn to host community events ahead of runoff
Gunn's campaign has been focused on grassroots mobilization, reportedly knocking on more than 7,000 doors and making over 5,000 phone calls.
Alex City elects new mayor in razor-thin runoff
After a bitter battle, a former Goodyear director and pastor narrowly defeated the incumbent by just 58 votes.
Spiro Cheriogotis projected to win Mobile mayoral runoff
Former district judge Spiro Cheriogotis narrowly defeated state Representative Barbara Drummond in Tuesday's runoff election for Mobile mayor.