Birmingham
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
J.M. Smucker Co. to build Alabama manufacturing plant, creating up to 750 jobs
With a total investment of $1.1 billion, the facility in the Jefferson County community of McCalla will create up to 750 jobs.
November 19, 2021
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to appear at signing of infrastructure bill
President Biden will sign the legislation into law Monday at the White House.
Birmingham mayor announces co-chairs of transition team for second term
Woodfin has announced co-chairs for the transition team that will help frame his second term as mayor.
November 15, 2021
Deaths of woman at Birmingham prison, man at Bessemer prison under investigation
The woman was found unresponsive on Halloween. The man had multiple health problems and was being treated at a hospital.
Birmingham mayor appoints chief accountability officer for second term
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran city attorney Melissa Smiley as chief accountability officer.
October 26, 2021
Alabama executes Willie B. Smith after nearly 30 years on death row
He was 52 years old, and the first person executed in Alabama in 2021.
Birmingham council OKs pilot program monthly income for 110 single mothers
Over 12 months, 110 single mothers caring for at least one child under 18 will receive $375 each month.
Two council incumbents, including president, lose seats in Birmingham run-offs
Birmingham Council President William Parker and incumbent Councilman John Hilliard lost their bids for re-election.