Month: November 2024
Polls Get Crowded as Voters Weigh In on Presidential, Congressional and Other Races
“Turnout’s really high,” Probate Judge James Naftel II said as lines of voters snaked their way across parking lots and down corridors at polling places today. Read more.
Residents Oppose Water-Rate Increase During Public Hearing
Birmingham Water Works officials say the 4.9% increase is needed because of escalating costs and plans to upgrade to automated meter readers, but residents said their bills are too high already, and the BWW Board should look for other ways to raise money. Read more.
Believe It or Not, Some Journalists Won’t Exercise Their Right
Some people won’t vote Tuesday. Such as lazy people. Sadly oblivious people. People protesting two unacceptable candidates. Ill people. People without transportation. And a small group you might not have thought of: journalists who believe voting would compromise their impartiality. Read more.
