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.
Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.