Jan 20, 2025 · BirminghamWatch Recommends, January 20 2025. BirminghamWatch Recommends returns with stories that you might have missed this week, that offer insight into issues important to our area or sometimes that just tickle the curiosity.

Jan 1, 2025 · Photo caption: Alabama state Rep. Juandalyn Givan, left, with Rick Jackson, formally announces her candidacy for mayor of Birmingham during a press conference in front of the 19th Street South entrance to City Hall on Jan. 1.

Jan 7, 2025 · Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday agreed to convey 5 acres near the former Parker High School for a housing project that will bring 151 multi-family units to ...

Dec 19, 2024 · If Judge Jim Naftel II ever writes his memoirs, leading the Jefferson County Probate Court through a pandemic will be prominently included. That, Naftel said, is what he remembers most as he looks back on his 4½ years on the bench.

Dec 20, 2024 · Birmingham is changing the dates for household garbage pickup in the next two weeks to allow for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, and it will be notifying residents of new routes and days for household garbage pickup being put in place as of Jan. 6.

Jan 6, 2025 · I used to maintain a regular column on my old site, The Terminal, highlighting specific items on the Birmingham City Council agenda. This, along with seeing the impact our friends at The Current over in Georgia have had with their Coastal Navigator newsletter (and additionally inspired by other friends Agenda Watch), has led to what you see.. Our goal is simple.

Nov 22, 2024 · The planned purchase of the Birmingham Race Course Casino by Wind Creek is the latest sign eastern parts of Birmingham – and the city’s eastern suburbs – are ripe for recreational development.

Nov 26, 2024 · The future of the former Birmingham-Southern College campus property is now unclear after a purchase agreement between BSC and Miles College expired at 3 p.m. Monday.

5 days ago · Crime Data-Driven Partnership To Tackle Root Causes of Violence in Jefferson County. The Birmingham-Jefferson County Justice Governance Partnership brings together public, nonprofit and private representatives to analyze causes of violence and make plans to address them in neighborhoods.

May 17, 2022 · Harry Still III. Harry Still III. Attorney General. Party: Republican Residence: Daphne Political experience: Ran unsuccessful for mayor of Bay Minette in 2020. Professional experience: Lawyer with law office in Bay Minette, and has worked as a county manager. Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration from Auburn University in 1997, master’s degree in public administration from ...