Increased Government Support Creates Brighter Future for Area Parks
The Jefferson County Greenways Commission was formed last year and this summer, the county appointed its first parks director. Read more.
Government
Datcher Overwhelming Victor in Special Election for State House District 52
Democrat Kelvin Datcher will be headed to Montgomery after Tuesday’s win against Erskine Brown Jr. Read more.
Council Sets Nov. 12 Public Hearing on Safe Streets Pilot; Mayor Says It Has Reduced Crime in East Lake
The Birmingham City Council will hear public comments on the Safe Streets pilot program, which closed off streets in the East Lake area. Read more.
Special Election Set for Tuesday in House District 52 Race
Voters in House District 52 will decide Tuesday who will complete the term of former Rep. John Rogers following his corruption guilty plea. Read more.
JeffCo Commissioners Call for Change in Combating Violence as Mayor Woodfin Attends White House Signing
In the wake of a mass shooting that killed four and injured 17 others Saturday night, members of the Jefferson County Commission called for change in combating violence in the metro area. Read more.
Birmingham Council Renews Funding for Juvenile Re-Entry Program Three Days After Mass Shooting Kills Four
Birmingham officials’ anger over a weekend mass shooting was slightly tempered Tuesday by a vote to fund another year of a juvenile re-entry program that’s shown success in reducing violence. Read more.
JeffCo Commissioner Says Northern Beltline Work Will Go On, Proposes Resolution of Support
Joe Knight says he’s heard the naysayers when it comes to the Northern Beltline, but he disagrees. "It's gonna be done," he said. Read more.
Fall 2024 Voter Guide
Election season officially is in swing. Voters will be choosing a slate of judges, board of education members and county officials in addition to the federal races. Get the information you need now to prepare for the election in the BirminghamWatch Voter Guide, including candidate profiles, a sample ballot and voting details. Read more.
Birmingham Police Receive $4.2M Grant for Crime Center
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a $4.2 million federal grant for to help fund the police department’s Real Time Crime Center. Read more.
Wait a Minute: JeffCo Commission Recesses, Immediately Reconvenes and Increases Employee COLA to 3.5%
The Jefferson Commission passed a budget with 3.5% raises for employees, no extra day off – after a slight oversight. Read more.