Month: June 2025
BW Recommends | June 22, 2025
Stage Set for Bartow Arena Renovation
A $14.6 million renovation planned would include expanding the entrance lobby, making concourse improvements, replacing seats, and adding club-level lounge and club-level seating.
Birmingham Water Works May Declare Emergencies to Fix 2 Issues Affecting Filter Plant
A transformer failed at one of the water-intake facilities that serves the Western Filter Plant and a large leak developed in a pipe at the other. The Birmingham Water Works Board was advised to declare both situations emergencies to cover quick repairs and is expected to take the idea up in its meeting Tuesday.
Council Approves $1.9M Police Body Cam Deal
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved the agreement for police body cameras that automatically activate when officers unholster their Tasers.
‘It’s a gut punch,’ Panelist Says of Tariffs’ Effect on Small Businesses in Birmingham
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell organized a small business roundtable Tuesday at Innovation Depot on the impact of tariffs ordered by the Trump administration.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of June 16, 2025
BirminghamWatch’s weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County. Our goal is to help you keep your elected officials accountable.
BW Recommends | June 15, 2025
Crenshaw Takes Home Another Writing Prize
That makes it a baker’s dozen on the year so far for Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Events Added to 15th Annual Birmingham Restaurant Week
An art exhibit honoring Frank Stitt is among the new events being planned for this year’s Birmingham Restaurant Week.
Alabama School Graduation, Readiness Rates on the Rise
More of Alabama’s students graduated high school last year designated as ready for the next step into college or the workplace, according to a new PARCA analysis.
