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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposes largest budget in city’s history

The mayor's proposed budget includes more than $14 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts. 
May 18, 2021

Birmingham building inspector arrested, charged with abusing office for personal gain

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Tuesday announced the arrest of a city of Birmingham building inspector charged in connection with soliciting and accepting a bribe in 2016, to approve a building inspection. Thomas Edward Stoves surrendered to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Monday and was released on bond, according to a press release … Continued
August 11, 2020

Birmingham drops riot charge against comedian

The city of Birmingham on Wednesday dropped a misdemeanor charge of inciting a riot against comedian Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson.  Johnson was charged in connection with a peaceful protest on May 31 that resulted in destruction of property and an attempt to pull down the Confederate monument. “Thank you to the city of Birmingham — the … Continued
June 17, 2020