city council

Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less

Families in Alexander City face soaring utility bills, foul water, and failed promises while Mayor Baird touts his “impeccable record.”

September 12, 2025

Joe Eatmon unseats incumbent Matthew Wilson in Tuscaloosa runoff

Political newcomer Joe Eatmon handily beat incumbent Matthew Wilson in the District 1 runoff, receiving 582 votes to Wilson’s 407.

April 2, 2025

Huntsville elects first Black city councilwoman

Michelle Watkins becomes Huntsville's first Black city councilwoman.

September 25, 2024

Kevin “KD” Dunn announces candidacy for mayor of Pleasant Grove

Dunn was elected to the Pleasant Grove City Council in 2020.

September 17, 2024

Mobile councilman pushes back against book challenges

The council is set to approve $8.2 million in funding for the library at its next meeting.

September 12, 2024

Tuscaloosa city councilor and local reverend Matthew Wilson speaking against the UAW in a video Mercedes sent to Mercedes employees.

Mercedes worker says city councilor called Martin Luther King Jr. an “elitist classist”

Tuscaloosa city councilor and reverend Matthew Wilson recorded an anti-union video for Mercedes.

May 15, 2024

Alabama NAACP pushes back on Madison city manager proposal

The change would leave the Madison mayor as essentially an at-large city councilman.

May 3, 2023

Mountain Brook council candidate faces controversy over controversial post history

Christopher Powanda has received criticism over past social media posts perpetuating falsehoods and misinformation concerning the 2020 election.

August 16, 2022

Land-use decisions are made by local officials, not ADEM

The local route — calling on local officials and holding them accountable — is often the best path for citizens to get what they want, or block what they don’t want.

November 17, 2021

Mobile City Council President Rev. Levon Manzie has died

Mobile City Council President Rev. Levan Manzie died unexpectedly.

September 22, 2021