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Birmingham’s mask ordinance to expire Friday

Birmingham’s ordinance requiring citizens to wear masks while in public is set to expire Friday.  Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in a statement Tuesday cautioned the public against letting their guard down, however, and said despite the expiration of the ordinance, the public should continue to wear masks while out to help prevent the spread of … Continued
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May 26, 2020
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Change may be coming to Birmingham

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter As one who has covered Birmingham City Council meetings from time to time, I can attest they can be raucous affairs. Even when Birmingham is moving steadily forward, as it has for the past few years, the mayor and City Council are known to fight each other, sometimes literally. … Continued
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August 24, 2017

Birmingham passes sanctuary city resolution to Bentley’s disapproval

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday passed a local resolution intended to designate Alabama’s largest city as its first and only “sanctuary city” to the disapproval of many Alabama Republicans, including the Governor. The sanctuary city resolution passed the Council with a unanimous vote, defying President Donald Trump’s crackdown … Continued
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February 1, 2017

Birmingham Second District Candidates Appeal to Voters

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Birmingham City Council District two and school board candidates spoke on Thursday to the voters gathered at the forum at McElwain Baptist Church. The first to speak was Rolanda Hollis. She said that she is an active real estate broker with experience dealing with the state legislature advocating for … Continued
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August 5, 2013