Author: Virginia Martin
BW Recommends | March 29, 2026
City Spills the Beans: Pinson Butterbean Days Replaces Canceled Festival
A new chamber will be managing the event.
TV ‘Star’ Chris Anderson Wants To Wear the Star as Jefferson County Sheriff
Fixing the county jail and increasing staffing are two planks in the Democratic candidate’s platform.
Former Board Pushes Back as CAW Blames Past for Fluoridation Lapse
CAW says three of the utility’s four filter plants stopped using fluoride before the last fluoridation system was taken offline last week.
Health Officer, Local Leaders Push Back on Decision to Stop Adding Fluoride to Water
CAW said it would no longer add fluoride to water in a cost-cutting move.
Birmingham Council Extends Huffman High Nutrition Program with $97,500 ARPA Funding
Magic City to host World Dodgeball Cup in 2028
BW Recommends | March 22, 2026
Water Utility Board Cuts Budget and Dam Rehab, Expands CEO’s Power
About 45 people protested outside as the board over Central Alabama Water met Friday.
Pinson Starts the Ball Rolling on a Replacement for Canceled Butterbean Festival
The Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce shut down the popular event earlier this week.
CAW Will No Longer Add Fluoride to Drinking Water
The decision is based on financial and operational considerations.
