Mayor Woodfin launches commission to address surging gun violence in Birmingham
The 19-member advisory commission is tasked with developing strategies to reduce homicides.
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Birmingham Water Works begins bold overhaul to fix long-standing problems
Under new board leadership, bold changes are finally taking place.
Rep. Sewell lauds Birmingham base as KC-46A finalist
Birmingham's Sumpter Smith Air National Guard base is one of seven finalists to base the new KC-46A refueling aircraft.
September 30, 2024
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See recent postsAlabama doesn’t just have a gun problem
Alabama's gun violence problem can't be solved through simply passing more gun regulations, but it can be solved.
Mayor Woodfin joins Biden, Harris to sign executive order against gun violence
Woodfin stood alongside Biden as he signed an executive order to direct federal agencies to combat the emerging threats of machinegun conversion devices.
September 27, 2024
Rep. Sewell applauds new Biden-Harris executive order on gun violence
The Biden-Harris Administration took new action to combat gun violence in the wake of Saturday's deadly mass shooting in Birmingham.
September 27, 2024
Rep. Sewell honors victims of Birmingham’s Five Points South shooting
"The members of this body cannot continue to sit by as family after family, community after community are torn apart," Sewell said.
September 25, 2024
Rep. Sewell’s statement on shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South
“This senseless violence is unacceptable and it must stop," Sewell said.
September 23, 2024
Wesley named to prestigious International Board of Economic Developers
Wesley has been instrumental in securing major events for the city, including the 2021 World Games.
Alabama Association of Nonprofits announces first-ever film festival
Selected nonprofits have been working with Birmingham videographers to create a short film about their mission in action.
September 13, 2024