Birmingham

Elections

Woodfin, Daniels endorse Hendrix for District 55

"I'm honored to have the support of these remarkable public servants," Hendrix said.

September 13, 2023

Sewell to announce $2.25 million in funding to preserve Birmingham Civil Rights sites

It's part of the $3.1 million that Sewell helped secure to preserve historic civil rights sites in Alabama.

September 11, 2023

Patriot Front resurfaces in Birmingham

The hate group has been most active in Birmingham, focusing mostly on graffiti and vandalism. Members recently protested a Prattville pride picnic in person.

August 8, 2023

Sewell to welcome Congressional Black Caucus Institute to Birmingham

The CBCI is hosting a series of town halls and mobilizer trainings across the nation on the most pressing matters of democracy and racial equity.

August 4, 2023

Birmingham, partners to commemorate 60 years since 16th Street Baptist Church bombing

Nearly 60 years ago, a bomb tore through Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four little girls and rocking the nation.

August 2, 2023

Remembering President Harding and his visit to the Magic City

To an assembled crowd that totaled more than 100,000, Harding addressed the issue of race relations head on.

August 1, 2023

Sewell, HUD secretary to announce federal investment in Birmingham

The major federal investment will target affordable housing and community development.

July 26, 2023

Alabama metro areas have among country’s lowest unemployment rates

The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.6 percent.

June 9, 2023

Huntsville population surges, decline slows in other Alabama cities

Tuscaloosa and Auburn-Opelika have seen population boons, while newer suburbs of the big four cities also showed good growth.

June 5, 2023

Report: Dem lawmakers fail to vote for diversity amendment for Birmingham board

An amendment to increase diversity on the Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau board failed when Dem lawmakers didn't vote.

May 26, 2023