Birmingham task force releases recommendations for police reform
“It is important to understand that reform does not happen in one day," Woodfin said.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin
Alabama state health officer: COVID numbers are “mind-boggling”
“Unfortunately, we have very difficult times ahead,” said Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris.
Buffalo Rock Company to expand operations in Birmingham, invest $75 million
The company has purchased more than 1 million square feet of new warehouse and office space in the city.
November 9, 2020
Birmingham approves $1.3 million contract for real-time crime center technology
Woodfin repeated that facial recognition capabilities will not be used in accordance with the contract.
Birmingham’s Ramsay-McCormack building to be redeveloped
Ensley District Developers aims to deconstruct and redevelop the 10-story building built in 1929.
Birmingham City Council approves 2021 budget
Mayor Randall Woodfin’s $412 million budget is almost 9 percent lower than the previous budget.
Birmingham drops riot charge against comedian
The city of Birmingham on Wednesday dropped a misdemeanor charge of inciting a riot against comedian Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson. Johnson was charged in connection with a peaceful protest on May 31 that resulted in destruction of property and an attempt to pull down the Confederate monument. “Thank you to the city of Birmingham — the … Continued
Birmingham designates park for protests amid ban on demonstrations elsewhere
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Wednesday said the city has selected a park where those who wish to hold demonstrations may do so. Woodfin’s statement Wednesday followed his amended proclamation of a state of emergency on Tuesday that enacted a city-wide curfew and banned demonstrations and marches on city roads and property while the proclamation … Continued
ACLU of Alabama says Birmingham’s ban on demonstrations is overreach
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s ban on all demonstrations on city property runs counter to the city’s history of protest and of the U.S. Constitution, says the ACLU of Alabama. Woodfin on Monday issued a state of emergency proclamation that set a city-wide curfew from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., and banned demonstrations, parades, marches or … Continued
Alabama attorney general signals end to fight over Birmingham’s Confederate monument
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday said the city of Birmingham would get a one-time $25,000 fine if city officials remove the Confederate monument in the city’s Linn Park, which, if done, would bring an end to a years-long battle between state lawmakers and local officials in Alabama’s largest city. The monument was at … Continued