State Alabama leaders mourn attorney, civil rights legend, J. Mason Davis Jr. Davis, one of Birmingham's first Black attorneys, was a trailblazing civil rights advocate who fought against segregation and voter suppression. Wesley Walter / April 7, 2026
Birmingham City Council approves legislative priorities for 2026 session Birmingham is asking lawmakers for expanded authority to combat blight, penalize neglectful property owners and support community development. Mary Claire Wooten / January 8, 2026
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin to be sworn in for third term at end of month After a reelection victory, Woodfin reflected on eight years of service and the challenges ahead for Birmingham. Alex Jobin / November 13, 2025
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. Alex Jobin / October 3, 2025
Alabama leaders reflect on 16th Street Baptist Church bombing’s anniversary The act of racial terror caused the deaths of 11-year-old Carol Denise McNair and 14-year-olds Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley. Wesley Walter / September 16, 2025
Black Economic Alliance PAC endorses Woodfin for Birmingham mayor The Black Economic Alliance's backing added to a growing list of key endorsements for Woodfin ahead of the August 26 election. Alex Jobin / August 19, 2025
Birmingham applying for grant to transform Smithfield community Overall, if awarded, the city plans to build up to 1,100 housing units across the community. Jacob Holmes / January 4, 2023