Birmingham ties its single year homicide record
Alabama is currently among the states with the highest gun death rates in the U.S.
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Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
The event highlighted the crucial role of public officials in supporting Alabama’s innovation economy.
December 16, 2024
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See recent postsThe Bright Star: an Alabama institution
Anybody who is famous and well connected in Alabama politics eats at The Bright Star.
Woodfin appoints Drs. Andre McShan, Monique Gardner Witherspoon to Water Works Board
Their terms will officially begin on January 1.
November 27, 2024
Mayor Woodfin proposes $20M for revitalization in budget amendments
The proposed changes prioritize street resurfacing, sidewalks, traffic calming measures, and increased funding for blight reduction.
November 26, 2024
Birmingham community leaders talk gun violence solutions
The panel discussed how Alabama's lack of gun laws might influence the environment, and what can be done to reverse trends toward gun violence.
Birmingham’s homicide rate passes 2023 total
Birmingham's homicides have surged in 2024, passing last year's total with a month and a half left in the year.
Birmingham City Council OKs possible Kia, Hyundai lawsuits
The move is in response to security flaws seen in certain Hyundai and Kia models manufactured from 2011 to 2022.
The Magic City Classic: A celebration of HBCU legacy and football rivalry
For decades, the Magic City Classic has attracted tens of thousands of alumni, fans, and supporters, turning Birmingham into a vibrant hub.
October 23, 2024
Troublemakers School teaches Alabamians about “taking on the boss, and winning”
On Saturday, over a hundred attendees flocked to a Birmingham church to learn about labor organizing in the South.