Birmingham mayor challenges businesses to play role in reducing homicides
The Birmingham business community plays a critical role in reducing deadly violence that has plagued the city, Mayor Randall ...
Woodfin's track record: A closer look at crime, safety and accountability
As Birmingham experiences its deadliest year in decades in 2024, questions loom over Mayor Randall Woodfin's efforts to curb ...
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Bargoers support controversial lounge opening after concerns from Mayor Woodfin and residents
Concerns about the lounge opening came after people were caught on camera walking around with guns, twerking, street racing ...
Birmingham Mayor's resilience office faces mixed reactions amid public safety concerns
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has announced the creation of the Office of Resilience and Sustainability, a move aimed at ...
In wake of mass shootings, Alabama lawmakers eye ban on Glock switches and public safety bills
After a violent year marked by multiple mass shootings in Alabama, Republican Gov. Kay Ivey and many lawmakers from both ...
Birmingham names partners for city’s safe sleep pilot program for homeless
The Home For All initiative will provide specially designed micro-shelters and services to address the challenges created by ...
Bullets and Barriers: How One City Is Trying to Reduce Gun Violence
Birmingham, Ala., which had a record year for homicides, is trying to curb shootings by blocking streets. But the effort has ...
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2025 Legislative Session kicks off in Alabama
Alabama legislative session is underway. On the top of the agenda for the Alabama Senate: selecting a new leader. Discussions are also in the works when it comes to Glock switches and Martin Luther ...
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Birmingham Council Approves $2.6M for Homeless Shelters, Services
The Birmingham City Council approved two contracts totaling $2.69 million for groups to provide shelter and support services ...