Author: Virginia Martin
BW Recommends | June 7, 2026
BSC Alumni, Area Residents Excited About Their New Neighbor — the US Coast Guard
Nostalgia mingled with hope for those assembled to celebrate the new U.S. Coast Guard Training Center on the former Birmingham-Southern College campus.
Coast Guard Ceremony Heralds New Day for Birmingham-Southern Campus
The ribbon was cut Friday for the new U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Birmingham-Southern.
Voters in Eastern JeffCo Affected by Congressional Map Ruling
New candidates have qualified to run against incumbents in House District 6 and 7.
Birmingham Residents Push for More Neighborhood Association Funding During Budget Hearing
The mayor has proposed a $615 million for next year.
Birmingham Council Rejects Rezoning Request for Clairmont Avenue Antique Store
Leaders also recognized June as Gun Violence Awareness Month.
Birmingham City Council Rejects Parking Fine Increase, Approves New Fee for Overdue Tickets
Council members say enforcement should come before higher fines as the city tackles 700,000 unpaid parking violations.
Givan Challenges Primary Winner’s Eligibility in Alabama House Race
The four-term legislator contends challenger Lumpkin still worked for the mayor while running for office, which would be barred by law.
County Official Praised for Her Role in Bringing Costco to Irondale
The $105 million project is going in at the intersection of Grants Mill Road and I-459.
BW Recommends | May 31, 2026
