Author: Virginia Martin
Suit Over Womack’s School Board Win in the Hands of a Judge
Opponent contends he didn’t live in the district when elected; Womack seeking dismissal.
Capital Cuts Loom as Water Works Struggles to Balance 2026 Budget
Budget constraints could threaten plans for an automated-meter-reading system, replacement of aging pipelines and lead lines, and the rehabilitation of the Lake Purdy dam.
Birmingham Council Greenlights $547K Contract With Freshwater Land Trust for Trail Development
Work on the trail would connect trails in Birmingham and Mountain Brook along Shades Creek.
News Media Surrender Isn’t Just a National Problem
While everyone knows of the national media organizations that have altered their journalism for political reasons, it’s equally alarming when this happens in smaller places around the country. Like Alaska. And Memphis.
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Voting Rights Attorneys Meet With Residents Amid Jefferson County Redistricting Battle
Following a ruling striking down the county’s 2021 County Commission district map, lawyers explained next steps and warned that appeals could delay reform ahead of the 2026 election.
Jefferson County Fights Clock and Court in Redistricting Battle
The county argued that it’s too late in the political cycle to change the district maps now, and doing so could block some potential candidates from running for the commission.
If It Ain’t Broke: JeffCo Urges Against Changes in Online Tax Revenue Distribution
The County Commission also passed a new zoning ordinance that adds housing types and encourages redevelopment to limit suburban sprawl.
Water Works Plans Job, Raise Freezes to Offset Rising Legal and Material Costs in 2026
The board over the water works is grappling with budget cuts after being told they likely won’t be able to raise rates next year.
JeffCo Poised to Adopt Comprehensive Land Use and Zoning Update
The new plan is to be considered in Thursday’s meeting.
