Author: Virginia Martin
Birmingham Council Approves $240K for Neighborhood Improvements Near I-20/59 Bridge
The project includes traffic calming measures in Norwood and sidewalk repairs in Druid Hills and Fountain Heights.
JeffCo Commission OKs Demolitions in Muscoda
It also approved a contract to build a new evidence storage facility and extended incentive for the Alabama Farm Center.
Booker, Sewell Focus Town Hall on Voting Rights Fight
The Democratic rally turned into a platform for discussion of the Alabama Legislature meeting this week to try to redraw electoral maps.
BW Recommends | May 3, 2026
New Data Center Regs Proposed for Birmingham
The City Council delayed adopting new rules until June.
BW Recommends | April 26, 2026
Battle Against Oxmoor Valley Data Center Fizzles but Residents Left With Concerns
Concerns about environment and electricity use by data centers mount, but the city of Birmingham’s moratorium won’t change the controversial plans off Lakeshore Parkway.
Oops: Commission President Might Have Made a Different Decision If He’d Known How Long He’d Serve
After 16 years in office, Jimmie Stephens recalls his decision not to enroll in the retirement system as the commission extends its 457 plan contract.
City Council Approves Development Plan for Eastern Birmingham
The plan sets out desired development for specific areas.
Judge Dissolves Ruling, Leaving Birmingham’s Water Without Fluoride
The judge said he cannot effectively compel CAW to add fluoride to the water, much to his disappointment.
