Author: Virginia Martin
Birmingham Council Votes to Spend $14.5M Converting 4th Ave N Into Two-Way Street
Officials say the change will help businesses in the area.
JeffCo Receives ‘Clean’ Audit of Federal Funds Spending
Cal Markert applauded vigorously when auditors declared that Jefferson County will not have to deal with federal funds doled out because of the pandemic much longer.
Birmingham To Discuss City Budget in Wednesday Town Hall
City officials will talk about how they draft the budget during meeting at Boutwell Auditorium.
Givan To Hold Town Hall on Bill to Change BWWB Membership
The town hall will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Parker High.
Student Journalists Find Success, Peril at the Same Time
One group of journalists faces an obstacle that no others do – homework.
BW Recommends | April 20, 2025
BW Recommends is a rundown of stories you might have missed this week. It offers insight into issues important to our area and sometimes tickles your curiosity.
Mayoral Candidate Frank Woodson Says He’s the Leader Birmingham Needs Now
Woodson has thrown his hat into the ring to run for Birmingham mayor.
Womack Making Fourth Bid for Birmingham School Board
Antwon Womack is running for the Birmingham BOE District 8 seat on a platform of responsible spending and increased mental health services for students.
With a Lot at Stake, Big Media Tries Rising to the Occasion
Are the news media doing their due diligence covering the Trump administration or have they taken a step back in an attempt to evade Trump’s wrath? It’s a question that can be viewed through different lenses.
Birmingham Councilors Pan New BWWB Public Comments Policy
Councilors said the Water Works Board’s new policy was too restrictive in that it gives residents only a 24-hour window to register to speak during a meeting and limits their comments to two minutes.
