The Southern Poverty Law Center is currently advertising for the position of “Executive Director of the SPLC Action Fund” with the job posting saying “the minimum starting salary is $265,000 annually.”
Longtime Bluff Park resident Robin Schultz has confirmed in an exclusive interview with 1819 News that he is running for the Hoover City Council in the upcoming municipal election.
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) took aim at those accusing her of mudslinging in the race to replace Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin, arguing that she was focused on “facts.”
Hoover City Councilman Steve McClinton announced his intention to seek reelection to the council in the August 26 election this year.
Mountain Brook city manager Sam Gaston will be retiring from his position as city manager in November this year.
In an interview with 1819 News, Sumner said that while he isn’t ready to formally announce a run for mayor, he has received positive feedback from community leaders who have encouraged him to run, and he is considering the opportunity.
The outlet's themes were built around messaging largely recognized by pollsters and pundits on both sides of the aisle, which voters overwhelmingly rejected this last election cycle, with headlines appearing nationwide.
Earlier this week, the City of Birmingham released the "Birmingham Crime Commission Report," which takes a comprehensive look at the city's rising violent crime and homicide rates.
With redistricting and new congressional maps chosen by a court, Alabama created a second minority-majority district, nearly ensuring a second Democratic seat in the state. But all of the districts saw some changes. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) picked up parts of the more conservative District 7, currently held by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover).
On Monday, the City of Birmingham released the “Birmingham Crime Commission Report” which takes a comprehensive look at the city's rising violent crime and homicide rates. The report paints a grim picture of current circumstances by piecing together details about the rise in crime and the lack of infrastructure and funds to properly address them.
In a heartfelt column published in the January issue of Helena The Magazine released Tuesday, Helena’s Mayor Brian Puckett announced that he would not seek reelection.
Residents voted to change the form of government to council-manager last September. The change will take effect on November 3; however, the city is already preparing for the transition.
Hoover City attorney Phillip Corley recently disclosed that his law firm, Wallace Jordan, paid $14,586.48 on behalf of the City without reimbursement as "a courtesy to a valued client."
he Second Annual “Girl’s Day at the Capitol,” hosted by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) and Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen Ali Mims, brought 100 girls from 6th grade to 12th to the Capitol complex.
Kroll performed a limited-scope forensic audit with contract details still being hidden from public view.
In late May 2024, sources alerted 1819 News of something unusual happening with the City of Hoover's financials and accounting. The City was not forthcoming with information but quick to deny and deflect.
On Friday, it was announced the city is on track for a record-breaking number of homicides. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the mayor announced that he has written his memoir, "Son of Birmingham," which will be released on Jan. 21, 2025.
Last week, 1819 News released a video that caught the Hoover City Council president John Lyda aggressively "verbally attacking" fellow Councilman Casey Middlebrooks following a council meeting.
Since August, the City of Hoover has tried to hide and downplay the findings of a forensic audit.
The City of Hoover has had seven months of tense council meetings, many punctuated by angry confrontations between council members or frustrated residents.
While the report includes a number of problems over recent years, the city and mayor continue to tout clean audits.
When the City of Hoover announced its plan for the proposed Riverwalk Village development almost a year ago on June 28, 2023, it was touted as a win-win for taxpayers and the developer.
The City of Hoover is in Week 2 of hearings related to a contested Certificate of Need. Testimony from Mayor Frank Brocato last week included claims of alleged blackmail, allegations that prompted a detailed denial by lobbyist Pat Lynch.
The ongoing hearing in Hoover over a contested facility has given a fascinating look into far more than the proposed facility itself — the Riverchase Surgery and Diagnostics Center.
The press release arrived at 6:52 p.m. on Memorial Day; its subject line was “The City of Hoover to Participate in CON Hearings Starting Tomorrow.”
The Hoover Channel YouTube Page posted its 200th video this past Saturday.