Author: Virginia Martin
An Alternative to Media Owners Like Jeff Bezos
Because the ivory tower of academia repels reality, I’m going to intrepidly and unapologetically ask: “Why the heck can’t a billionaire owner operate a newspaper at a loss forever?”
BW Recommends | Feb. 8, 2026
Water Board Ends Lobbying Contracts, Plans To Rely on Personal Ties
Board members disagreed over whether a lobbyist is a ‘want’ or a ‘need.’
JeffCo Denies Liquor License to Revive Wesley’s Boobie Trap
The commission also gave its final OK to a $200,000 tax abatement for the StoneX Group expansion.
Nourish Grocer Plants Seeds of Wellness in Western Birmingham with Health-Focused Food and Education
The grocer expanded recently to provide organic foods and health staples in the underserved area.
Jefferson County Elections Shaped Early as Uncontested Races Emerge
Three County Commission seats, U.S. House seat among those with only one qualified major party candidate.
StoneX and Boobie Trap Return to JeffCo Agenda on Thursday
The County Commission may give StoneX a $300K tax abatement, bringing public support potentially up to $500K.
Birmingham Council Sets Public Hearing Dates for Data Center Moratorium
The council also set a hearing on the northside-southside portion of its comprehensive plan.
BW Recommends | Feb. 1, 2026
Ole Miss Women Shift Games to Birmingham in Retreat From Winter Storms
The BJCC took in the basketball games because of continuing storm damage in Mississippi; Willie Mays Tournament moved from Rickwood Field because of freezing temps.
