Party Nominations to Be Settled in Tuesday Runoffs
Two local Jefferson County races are on the Democratic ballot along with U.S. Senate; five statewide races are on the GOP ballot.
Virginia Martin
Birmingham Opens Conversation on Accessory Housing
Five more town halls are planned this month to talk about possible rules for accessory dwelling units.
Crowds Throng City Hall as Council Passes Data Center Rules
City officials tout the strength of the new rules but opponents say they don’t go far enough.
City OKs Special Funding for BCRI
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute had temporarily closed in late May because of HVAC issues.
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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.