Birmingham

2022 World Games in Birmingham one of “22 great things” in upcoming year

This is the first time the U.S. has hosted the World Games since the first World Games in Santa Clara, California in 1981.

December 28, 2021

Birmingham mayor’s office employee arrested on domestic violence charge

Uche Bean, 32, was appointed deputy in November and has worked within the mayor's office for over three years.

John H. Glenn

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December 23, 2021

Birmingham mayor appoints Jessica Hughes Bennett to Land Bank Authority

The Auburn University alumna is a member of Design Alabama as well as the American Institute of Architects.

December 22, 2021

Birmingham allocates $2 million to fight food deserts

The city's plan intends to alleviate the widespread lack of access to nutritious and closely available groceries.

John H. Glenn

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December 15, 2021

Birmingham Mayor Woodfin appoints Abra Barnes to HABD Board

Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed Abra Barnes to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners.

December 15, 2021

Woodfin announces subcommittee co-chairs of transition team for second term

The new term began with Mayor Woodfin’s inauguration on Nov. 23, and the transition team will work for the first 100 days.

December 13, 2021

Birmingham mayor calls on public to help end gun violence

Between Saturday and Monday six men and one women were shot and killed in Birmingham.

Eddie Burkhalter

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December 10, 2021

Opinion

The Iron Bowl and America’s Water Pipe

Why is it called the Iron Bowl, who named it that, and why? 

Maury D. Gaston

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November 24, 2021

Mayor Woodfin announces public information officer for second term

Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran communicator Marie Sutton as public information officer for the city of Birmingham.

November 22, 2021