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Peaches Alabama News
'Trans lives matter' lawmakers, BLM respond to jailhouse suicide of 'Peaches'

Patrick "Peaches" Croskey died by suicide in jail this week. Lawmakers and activists are weighing in on his death.

Birmingham Homicide Alabama News
Woodfin changes course and rejects amended ordinance strengthening nightclub safety

Mayor Randall Woodfin is pausing the implementation of new rules and definitions of the “Kelvyn Felder Ordinance” meant to curb incidents of violence at problematic nightclubs.

Birmingham725 Alabama News
Birmingham-Hoover tops list of places for college grads to get a job

The results are in, and according to a new survey Birmingham-Hoover is the top place in the country for college graduates to land a job.

Woodfin 2025 Alabama News
Woodfin loses fight to force Central Alabama Water to spend millions to restart fluoridation of water

In a hearing on Thursday, Mayor Randall Woodfin and the City of Birmingham lost their latest case against Central Alabama Water.

Randall Woodfin Alabama News
Legislature poised to double Birmingham Mayor Woodfin's yearly salary, increasing it to $220,000

The legislature is poised to double Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's annual salary, bringing it to $220,000.

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Woodfin gets one right — City of Birmingham clears homeless encampment in Linn Park; Backlash ensues

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is keeping his promise to address homelessness and public safety.

Randall Woodfin Swearing in Alabama News
Woodfin focuses on 'cradle to career' support for children during third inaugural speech

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin was sworn in for his third term Tuesday night, pledging to focus on children through a cradle-to-career plan.

Randall Woodfin Alabama News
Woodfin holds up water line safety measures for more ‘minority’ contracts, control of Central Alabama Water legal spending

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is threatening to hold up Central Alabama Water’s (CAW) ability to make critical repairs to its infrastructure, sending a letter to the Central Alabama Water Board that puts conditions on the City of Birmingham’s approval of pending loans. 

Birmingham City Council Alabama News
Birmingham holds runoff election for three city council seats, three school board races

Today, residents of Birmingham will go to the polls for the city's runoff elections, to decide three city council seats and three school board races. Runoff's are required when no candidate gets a 50.1% majority in the primary election.

Central Alabama Water Alabama News
Central Alabama Water votes to end Jones Group contract due to ‘conflict’ with City of Birmingham; Fine Geddie safe for now

The Central Alabama Water Board voted Monday evening to cancel the contract of one of its two contract lobbyists, the Jones Group. Board member Sheila Tyson argued that both lobby firms should be fired.

Urban Alchemy Alabama News
Birmingham City Councilman Williams not amused by City-funded California-based group's use of f-word at family-friendly event

City Councilman Hunter Williams took a few minutes at this week's city council meeting to apologize to Birmingham residents and express his concern about the disrespectful actions of a California-based nonprofit now working in and funded by the City of Birmingham.

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Birmingham sues Ivey over water works reform bill

The City of Birmingham filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday against Gov. Kay Ivey over a bill awaiting her signature that would restructure the governance of the Birmingham Water Works Board.

Micael Pickett Birmingham Police Alabama News
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin names Michael Pickett police chief amid staffing and morale crisis

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has appointed Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett to Chief of the Birmingham Police Department.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan on the "Gary Richardson Morning Show, 1/15/2025 Alabama News
'Maybe you don’t need to be in politics' — State Rep. Juandalynn Givan slams Woodfin's Birmingham in response to mudslinging accusations

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.”

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Birmingham Police refuses to provide video evidence after man in wheelchair claims he was beaten by officer

The City of Birmingham and the Birmingham Police Department are facing a lawsuit after a man in a wheelchair claimed an officer beat him. However, the two entities refuse to release video evidence of the incident.

Jackson Water Woes Alabama News
City of Birmingham collecting water for Jackson, Miss. residents

The city of Birmingham is hosting a water drive this week for people in the city of Jackson, Miss., after a water crisis in the city.