Council Approves $1.9M Police Body Cam Deal
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved the agreement for police body cameras that automatically activate when officers unholster their Tasers.
Virginia Martin
‘It’s a gut punch,’ Panelist Says of Tariffs’ Effect on Small Businesses in Birmingham
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell organized a small business roundtable Tuesday at Innovation Depot on the impact of tariffs ordered by the Trump administration.
BW Recommends | June 15, 2025
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Crenshaw Takes Home Another Writing Prize
That makes it a baker’s dozen on the year so far for Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Events Added to 15th Annual Birmingham Restaurant Week
An art exhibit honoring Frank Stitt is among the new events being planned for this year’s Birmingham Restaurant Week.
Alabama School Graduation, Readiness Rates on the Rise
More of Alabama’s students graduated high school last year designated as ready for the next step into college or the workplace, according to a new PARCA analysis.
The Many Problems With Media Coverage of Protests
The organizer of a local protest asked the big newspaper in town if it planned to cover the event. The answer was no. The organizer paused. “Then maybe we won’t do it.”
BJCTA Touts Ridership Increases in Update to City Council
The transit authority updated the council on its service this year and briefed councilors on future goals.
BW Recommends | June 8, 2025
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JeffCo Ratifies Dissolution of Hallmark Farm Cooperative
The Hallmark Farm Cooperative board disbanded after handling the sale of the farm property to be developed as an agriculture center.