Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin easily wins re-election
Unofficial results showed incumbent mayor Randall Woodfin received almost three-quarters of the over thirty thousand votes cast on Tuesday.
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Mayor Woodfin unveils policy platform for Birmingham’s next chapter
Woodfin unveiled an agenda he says will enhance public safety, expand economic opportunity, and improve quality of life.
August 19, 2025
Rep. Sewell announces $25M public transportation grant for Birmingham, Jefferson County
The grant will enable BJCTA to adopt cutting-edge technologies and cleaner energy solutions, including hydrogen fuel cell buses.
July 16, 2025
Joe May launches campaign for Birmingham City Council, District 8
Joe May, an educator and urban farmer, launched his campaign with a community-centered kickoff.
June 19, 2025
Valley Creek Rail-to-Trail project launches in Birmingham
The project will transform an inactive rail line into a 4.5-mile recreational path connecting west Birmingham residents.
June 17, 2025
60 years later, no justice for teen shot by Birmingham police
On September 15, 1963, a Birmingham police officer shot and killed Black teen Johnnie Robinson, a tragic event that unfolded hours after a church bombing.
Lumpkin kicks off campaign for House District 60
Lumpklin is looking to follow her aunt Sundra Escott Russell, the first African American woman elected to the Alabama Senate.
Sen. Britt reviews Birmingham Northern Beltline progress, economic impact
Britt said the Beltline will play a crucial role in driving economic growth and enhancing public safety.
May 29, 2025
Trump administration cuts $44 million from Birmingham Biotechnology Hub
Rep. Terri Sewell criticized the decision to cancel the award, which was intended to boost AI-driven biotechnology and create jobs in the city.
May 16, 2025
The 1963 murder of Virgil Lamar Ware and a fight for remembrance
His death on September 15, 1963, was overshadowed by the church bombing, but his story is finally being told.