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Randall Woodfin to announce mayoral re-election bid this week

Woodfin will launch his campaign for re-election at a drive-in campaign kickoff event on Saturday, Jan. 30.

January 25, 2021

As of Friday, the city isn’t accepting applications but has begun work establishing a process for distribution.

January 23, 2021

"The spirit of Birmingham has been on display over the last 10 months," Woodfin said in his annual address.

January 19, 2021

“I’m not running against anyone,” Woods said. “I’m running to take Birmingham to a level where it’s never been."

January 19, 2021

The appointments of Lucien Blankenship and Chris Rice are effective immediately.

January 13, 2021

The mayor’s personal physician said his health has improved since being admitted to the hospital on Monday.

January 7, 2021

Woodfin's doctor said he was admitted to the hospital Monday night with COVID-related pneumonia.

January 5, 2021

One suspect is in custody. Another fled on foot into the woods in St. Clair County.

November 30, 2020

Veterans Day is the national and state holiday where America honors the men and women who have worn the uniform of the nation’s armed forces.

November 11, 2020

Even though there are no known threats, the city's leadership and its police are committed to keeping people and polling places safe.

November 3, 2020