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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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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
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
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
Bham Council Delays Short-Term Rental Restrictions Until at Least May
Council weighs whether costs outweigh benefits.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Economy
After Decades of Decline, Western Birmingham Sees New Investment Push
The city recently announced that a $2 million grant will fund studies of development at Birmingport and the old Ensley Works site.
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Government
Black Male Initiative Launched to Improve Lives of Area Youth
The new Birmingham city initiative will reach out to boys during a high-risk time in their lives.
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Culture
Nourish Grocer Plants Seeds of Wellness in Western Birmingham with Health-Focused Food and Education
The grocer expanded recently to provide organic foods and health staples in the underserved area.
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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.
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Culture
Deborah Bowie Returns Home to Lead BCRI During Challenging Times
The new executive director and CEO said she wants to honor the “sacred ground” on which the institute is built while adapting for the future.
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Economy
ACIPCO Seeks Support for Second-Largest Development Project in JeffCo
The company is making an investment of $793.1 million in its North Birmingham operation.
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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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Culture
City Spills the Beans: Pinson Butterbean Days Replaces Canceled Festival
A new chamber will be managing the event.
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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
City to Target Brownfields for Development
The city has hired a company to assess old industrial properties to be cleaned up and developed.
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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
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
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
Birmingham Council Backs Cradle-to-Career Pipeline With Funding for Child Care, Jackson-Olin Apprenticeships
Councilors approved putting three programs under the Reinvest Birmingham initiative.
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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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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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