Saturday, June 13, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin

Legislature

Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board

SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance.

May 2, 2025

Mayor Woodfin criticizes Trump Executive Order eliminating federal DEI programs

The move is reminiscent of Alabama Senate Bill 129, the law signed last year that effectively outlawed all DEI programs at public universities.

January 24, 2025

Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws

Woodfin is calling for a local vote on gun permits to address rising homicides, urging lawmakers to empower Birmingham residents.

November 28, 2024

Mayor Woodfin launches commission to address surging gun violence in Birmingham

The 19-member advisory commission is tasked with developing strategies to reduce homicides.

October 16, 2024

Birmingham looks to expand gun violence intervention program

The Birmingham VIP2 has seen high rates of success and low rates of incarceration and retaliation among its clients since 2023.

October 9, 2024

Birmingham receives $4.2 million grant secured by Sen. Britt for Real Time Crime Center

The city of Birmingham will use these funds to purchase additional cameras and install them in high-crime areas.

August 20, 2024

Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues

Recently recognized as the “Crime Stopper of the Year,” Rep. Treadaway will sit on a new committee on urban crime.

July 26, 2024

Birmingham mayor on 4/20 promises to pardon those convicted of minor marijuana charges

Mayor Randall Woodfin last year pardoned more than 15,000 people convicted of minor marijuana crimes between 1990 and 2020.

April 21, 2022

Woodfin to bring proposed pay raise for city employees before Birmingham City Council

Woodfin will bring the proposal to a committee Monday, with full approval from the council possible as soon as Tuesday.

March 28, 2022

Drive Electric Alabama Birmingham launches with EV Showcase

Saturday’s showcase included models from Ford, Chevy, Kia, BMW, Tesla, Nissan, Jaguar, Volkswagen and Rivian.

March 21, 2022