My Montgomery is redefining itself in real-time
Montgomery is not the stagnant city some would have you believe. This is a city redefining itself in real-time, and there’s so much more on the horizon.
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2020 Census results show Huntsville is the largest city in Alabama
"Huntsville is a pretty great place to live, and now it's the biggest city in Alabama!” Congressman Mo Brooks said.
Birmingham Xpress transit system begining construction in West End
It will be the first bus rapid transit system in the state.
City of Mobile issues stay-at-home order
The city of Mobile is telling its residents to stay at home. Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says he has signed a stay-at-home order for the city. “It’s something that we’ve been considering for several days, but it’s only now that we feel like we’ve gotten all of the information that we need to do this … Continued
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See recent postsCities are only as strong as their local schools
In the military we have a saying: A platoon is only as strong as its weakest soldier. That concept applies to a lot of things in life, and especially to how we as a society treat our public schools. Public schools are the backbone of any city or town. They train our future workers. They … Continued
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See recent postsMontgomery is broken: A cautionary tale for the rest of Alabama
There was a mayoral forum on Wednesday night in Montgomery, where the 11 candidates for mayor presented their strategies for saving the town and restoring law and order. It is hopeless. Chances are, if you don’t live in Montgomery, you don’t care much about who is elected mayor or about the everyday problems that plague … Continued
Birmingham passes Alabama’s first LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s largest city has passed a housing and employment ordinance that will, for the first time in the Yellowhammer State, protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Birmingham City Council passed the ordinance Tuesday. “It’s really taking this idea that all citizens … Continued
Woodfin and Bell in runoff for Birmingham Mayoral race
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Birmingham voters went to the polls to vote for Mayor, City Council, and School Board. Over 60 percent of the mayoral voters voted for change. Incumbent Mayor William Bell (D) was in second place receiving just 37 percent of the votes cast, as of press … Continued
Carnival Cruise Lines ‘Fantasy’ will Operate From Mobile by November 2016
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Carnival Cruise Lines and the City of Mobile are officially back in business together. Mobile will be a port of origin for the cruise ship, ‘Fantasy’ starting in November of 2016. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a statement on the announcement that Carnival … Continued