Month: July 2025
PARCA Report Sharpens Picture on Birmingham’s Homicide Drop
A report by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama highlights lower homicide rates in Birmingham and Jefferson County.
West End High Alumni Celebrate Historic School
Alumni of West End High School used to gather for an annual picnic after the school closed in 2008, and that event grew to a week-long celebration every year.
Birmingham Council Approves Emergency Bids for Weed Cutting After Heavy Rains
The city is catching up after unusually heavy rainfall this summer hampered work to cut overgrowth on nuisance properties.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of July 28, 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 | July 27, 2025
Russell Aims for Power Seat in Aug. 26 Election, Wants to Return Birmingham to No. 1
David Russell is running for the mayor’s seat with plans to bolster western areas, rebuild population.
Golden-Buzzer Choir Shows JeffCo Commission Why It Was Lifted to the Top
The Birmingham Youth and Young Adult Fellowship Choir, which earned the golden buzzer from judge Simon Cowell to send it to the live telecasts for the “America’s Got Talent” competition show, dropped in for a visit with the Jefferson County Commission.
Birmingham Council OKs $12.7M in Street Repaving
The council accepted three bids from Dunn Construction Co.
JeffCo Bumps Up Funding for Groups That Bolster Small Businesses
The Jefferson County Commission is set to increase funding for two groups that help develop small businesses.
Water Works Ends Partnership With Nonprofit That Helped Work With Disadvantaged Companies
The water works board canceled agreements with a nonprofit organization that helped local firms, especially those owned by women and minorities, qualify to bid on contracts for providing goods and services to the water works.
