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Former Senator Doug Jones speaks on Joe Biden dropping out of presidential race
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Former Senator Doug Jones joined CBS 42 Morning News Monday morning to discuss President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden, 81, announced he was ending his reelection campaign Sunday afternoon and would address the nation later in the week about his […]
Birmingham’s far-flung suburbs add thousands of new residents as city center shrinks
Across the Birmingham metro area, residents are passing up downtown apartments and short city commutes for quieter lives and more affordable homes in far-flung suburbs. Even the suburbs in Jefferson County, those closest to the core of the Magic City, are shrinking as cities in Shelby County welcome new residents by the thousands.
Five questions for the City of Hoover following contested Certificate of Need hearings:
It’s been several weeks since the Hoover Healthcare Authority defended its Certificate of Need application for an outpatient surgery center at the proposed Riverwalk development. Citizens were given little to no notice to participate in the contentious hearing, which revealed a great deal of information beyond the proposed facility itself.
Birmingham Zoo offering admission discounts for final 2 weekends of July
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - For the final two weekends in July, the Birmingham Zoo is hosting “Summer’s Last Roar Weekends,” an event that offers discount admission prices to the public before kids have to go back to school. The discount admission of $12.95 will be offered to...
Comeback Town: Is it OK for Alexander Shunnarah to dominate the Birmingham skyline?
It dominates the Birmingham skyline. Some folks are okay with it and some are not. But you have to admit, it’s genius from a name recognition standpoint. I’m talking about the Alexander Shunnarah billboard atop the Two North 20th Building downtown. It makes perfect sense that the billboard...
Federal grant to improve railroad crossings in west Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - $14 million in federal transportation money is coming to Alabama, with part of it set to be invested in Sumter County. The money will help a community where one elected leader says they are at the mercy of stalled trains and railroad tracks. The transportation grant...
New Ala. Bill Would Open Door for State-Appointed Police Chiefs
Two Republican lawmakers from Montgomery who are sponsoring a bill that would allow the governor or attorney general to appoint interim police chiefs for cities say the goal is to put inspirational leaders in place to help hire and keep more cops on the job. Rep. Reed Ingram said he...
Freshwater Land Trust announces new acquisition for habitat restoration in Alabama
Freshwater Land Trust (FLT), a nonprofit bases in Birmingham, is announcing the acquisition of 366 acres on a peninsula situated at the confluence of the Mulberry Fork, Locust Fork and Black Warrior River. The land, located in west Jefferson County, is covered in a forest of pines, sweetgum and white...
Bessemer City Schools unanimously agrees to state intervention plan
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) — Bessemer City Schools board voted to consent to a state intervention Monday evening. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey sent a letter to board members earlier this month to Bessemer City Schools Board President Lee Jones addressing concerns the department has with the school system.
Why downtown Birmingham is flourishing
Today’s guest columnist is Mac Moorer. I recently attended an evening event in the City Center and was amazed by what I saw and heard driving down 2nd Ave North – crowded sidewalks, music, bars, restaurants, dogs being walked, and bustling activity. The scene was a stark contrast...
State superintendent anticipates Bessemer Board of Education takeover
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The future of the Bessemer Board of Education could soon be up to the state, but State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey is all but certain a state takeover will happen. He spoke for the first time with WBRC FOX6 about the intervention. We’ve been telling you...
Birmingham Mayor Names Accounting Veteran as Chief Financial Officer
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has named Diana L. Bolden, a 26-year accounting professional, as Chief Financial Officer in the City of Birmingham’s Department of Finance. Bolden, who has served the city for a decade, moves into the role upon the retirement of Kevin Moore. After years of experience in...
Alabama News Center — Advocate, singer Jada Cato talks about why she loves Birmingham, Alabama
In country music, Jada Cato stands out as a distinctive and powerful voice. For her, storytelling is at the heart of everything she creates, elevating her music from good songs to emotional journeys. Cato came to Birmingham to attend Birmingham-Southern College and stayed. She earned her degree in theater and...
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