Month: June 2025
The Many Problems With Media Coverage of Protests
The organizer of a local protest asked the big newspaper in town if it planned to cover the event. The answer was no. The organizer paused. “Then maybe we won’t do it.”
BJCTA Touts Ridership Increases in Update to City Council
The transit authority updated the council on its service this year and briefed councilors on future goals.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of June 9, 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 8, 2025
JeffCo Ratifies Dissolution of Hallmark Farm Cooperative
The Hallmark Farm Cooperative board disbanded after handling the sale of the farm property to be developed as an agriculture center.
Residents Ask for More Investment in Parks, Infrastructure at Budget Hearing
The City Council is discussing the $591 million budget proposed last month by Mayor Randall Woodfin.
Sheriff’s Spokesman Recalls the Day He Could Have Been Killed
Wayne Rogers, spokesman for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, was a 17-year-old bank teller when his branch was robbed.
‘Keep Doing What You’re Doing,’ JefCoEd Superintendent Tells Commission
Walter Gonsoulin, who was named national Superintendent of the Year, touted the Jefferson County Commission’s support of the JefCoEd Foundation.
Birmingham Homicides Dropped by Nearly Half in the First 5 Months of 2025
Birmingham officials touted decreased homicides and increased police recruitment during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Council budget hearing set for Wednesday afternoon.
Birmingham Nonprofits Urge Opposition to Federal Cuts in Food, Health Care Assistance
The federal budget bill could cut food assistance for nearly 800,000 Alabamians and hike health care costs for tens of thousands, speakers said in a town hall.
