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Opinion

Alabama 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.

Josh Moon

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September 27, 2024

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.

Bill Britt

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September 20, 2024

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

Alabama Big 10 Mayors announce City Life Photo competition winners

Residents of Alabama’s 10 largest cities were given the chance to submit photos of their cities.

September 12, 2024

Mayor Woodfin appoints two new members to the Birmingham Airport Authority

The Birmingham Airport Authority was established in 1986 to manage the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

August 21, 2024