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Government
CAW Closes Its Fleet, Contracts for Vehicles
Other new contracts approved by the board.,
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Government
JeffCo Makes Arrangements for Engineering Work in Advance of JeffMet North
Ground could be broken on the industrial park by the middle of next year.,
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Culture
After Wandering the Globe, Legion Mascot Noigel Finds His Way Home to Birmingham
The Legion’s new mascot debuted this season.,
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About News
One Thing Conservatives Agree On: The ‘Liberal Bias’ Media
A UA assistant professor’s book looks at the long-standing conservative movement against the press.,
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Government
Council Hears of Medical Waste Facility Planned in Kingston
A vote on the plan is expected next week.,
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Government
JeffCo Gets Its Third Straight Clean Bill of Financial Health From Auditors
It’s a stark difference from the days of bankruptcy in the state’s largest county.,
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Government
Judge Refuses Emergency Action in Water Works Case
She will hear arguments in the case that seeks to overturn the state’s restructuring of the utility.,
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Government
New Micro-Shelter Village Offers 14 Homes and Support
The village is the newest component in the city’s battle against homelessness.,
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Government
Birmingham Approves $31.8M Surplus Plan for Infrastructure, Civil Rights Projects and Youth Programs
The money is left over from the 2024 budget year.,
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Government
City Reacquaints Residents With Reinvest Birmingham as Plan Moves Forward
A series of neighborhood meetings on the plan begins this week.,
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ElectionWatch 2026
TV ‘Star’ Chris Anderson Wants To Wear the Star as Jefferson County Sheriff
Fixing the county jail and increasing staffing are two planks in the Democratic candidate’s platform.,
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Culture
City Spills the Beans: Pinson Butterbean Days Replaces Canceled Festival
A new chamber will be managing the event.,
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Government
Former Board Pushes Back as CAW Blames Past for Fluoridation Lapse
CAW says three of the utility’s four filter plants stopped using fluoride before the last fluoridation system was taken offline last week.,
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Government
Birmingham Council Extends Huffman High Nutrition Program with $97,500 ARPA Funding
Magic City to host World Dodgeball Cup in 2028,
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Government
Water Utility Board Cuts Budget and Dam Rehab, Expands CEO’s Power
About 45 people protested outside as the board over Central Alabama Water met Friday.,
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Government
I Know You: JeffCo Approves Jobs Grant for Brasfield & Gorrie’s HQ Expansion
The worldwide construction company is expanding its home base.,
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Government
Sewell Calls for ICE Reform but Rejects Funding Standoff
The U.S. representative spoke with constituents during a Tele-Town Hall on Tuesday.,
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Government
After Health Issues, Jimmie Stephens Says This Birthday Is Special
The Jefferson County Commission president always shares his birthday celebration with St Patrick, but this year’s is precious.,
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Government
We Repeat: City Needs Blight Laws, Mayor Says
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and about a dozen local officials are pushing for neighborhood revitalization laws to be passed by the Alabama Legislature.,
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Government
City Council Gets First Look at Proposal on Clearing Encampments
Councilors were shown a set of rules over removing homeless encampments from public land.,
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Government
Bham Council Delays Short-Term Rental Restrictions Until at Least May
Council weighs whether costs outweigh benefits.,
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Government
Promises of Transparency Face Scrutiny at Central Alabama Water 10 Months After Overhaul
CAW critics say the board holds too tightly to information and leaves some board members and the public out of decision making.,
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Government
Birmingham Council to Pay $200K for Lighting on I-20/Bush Boulevard in Ensley
The council also agreed to contract for a brownfield study and host three sporting events.,
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Government
Local Politics Can Make National Change, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Says at Birmingham Town Hall
Pete Buttigieg and Mayor Randall Woodfin answered questions during a town hall at the Carver Theatre.,
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Government
Attorney Says Water Board Should Have Voted on New Employee Handbook
More than 30 people have been fired under the new employee regulations.,
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Economy
Mixed Reactions, Including Relief, Greet News the Coast Guard Is Buying BSC Campus
The site will be a training center for Coast Guard recruits.,
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About News
CNN’s Demise Is Already Under Way
The possibility of Paramount taking control of CNN is stoking concerns.,
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Government
Birmingham Council Enacts Temporary Ban on Large Data Centers
The city will take 180 days to evaluate its zoning regulations for the facilities.,
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Government
Nobody’s Perfect: JeffCo Pushes for Improvements as Leaders Consider Employment Extensions
The commission on Thursday will be considering extending contracts for three top administrators.,
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Government
City Backs Off Land Purchase for Park for the Unhoused
The city is questioning the planned location downtown off First Avenue North near Innovation Depot.,
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Environment
Residents, Environmentalists Urge Strictness in ABC Coke Permit
The health department is close to deciding the industry’s permit renewal application.,
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Government
Woodfin Outlines Birmingham’s Next Steps at State of the Community Address
The mayor talks about city successes, push to find uses for derelict sites, other aims.,
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Government
Officials Highlight the Power of Regional Cooperation in Announcing Progress on 2 Major Road Projects
The expansion of Hollywood Boulevard bridge and pedestrian walkway and the widening of Deerfoot Parkway are on the calendar.,
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Government
Water Utility Workers Consider Unionizing Amid Claims of Poor Treatment
Workers question their treatment since the water works was reorganized as Central Alabama Water.,
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Education
Dr. Mark Sullivan Says Teamwork Drove Birmingham Schools’ Success — and His State Honor
The Birmingham City Schools superintendent was named 2025-26 Outstanding Superintendent of the Year by the AEA.,
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Government
Four lawsuits Filed Friday Against Restructured Water Board
A federal lawsuit contests the state takeover of the water works and three state court cases challenge the firing of three senior managers.,
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Economy
More To Come: U.S. Steel Could Invest as much as $500M in Fairfield Area After Commission Vote
U.S. Steel’s $70 million investment in its Fairfield Works is just an indication of what the steelmaker plans to bring to western Jefferson County.,
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Government
U.S. Steel Seeks Tax Abatement for Development at Fairfield Works
The JeffCo Commission is considering waiving some taxes for the steelmaker to expand its work.,
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ElectionWatch 2026
Jefferson County Elections Shaped Early as Uncontested Races Emerge
Three County Commission seats, U.S. House seat among those with only one qualified major party candidate.,
About News
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One Thing Conservatives Agree On: The ‘Liberal Bias’ Media
A UA assistant professor’s book looks at the long-standing conservative movement against the press.
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The Hard Truth: Nonprofit Journalism Needs More Than Good Intentions
As some national funders step away from supporting journalism, nonprofit media organizations must take the necessary steps to give themselves the best chance at sustainability. For many, it means strengthening local support.
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