Unemployment Rate Improves In Birmingham Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is higher than the Alabama average.

Pandemic-Related State Of Emergency Ends In Alabama

One of the longest state of emergency orders in Alabama's history ended Tuesday as the state continues to move past the COVID-19 pandemic.

City Of Birmingham: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Approved

The budget provides a 1.5% pay raise for city employees and funds merit and longevity pay.

Country Artist Riley Green Urges Alabamians To Register To Vote

Country music artist and Alabama native Riley Green is participating in a campaign to urge Alabamians to register to vote in 2022.

Jefferson County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Birmingham area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

City Of Birmingham Launches Aggressive Clean-Up Schedule And Expanded Recycling Program

This effort will consist of a weekly blitz in the four quadrants of the city to focus on cleanliness, overgrown lots, trash and brush.

Birmingham Named As Finalist In Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge

The city now advances to the four-month Champion Phase of the competition.

Jefferson County: Jefferson County Tax Valuation Notices Will Look Different This Year

For approximately 20 years Jefferson County tax valuation notices have been a yellow post card. This year, the Tax Valuation office is s ...

Landing To Partner With Alabama, Jefferson County, And Birmingham To Establish New HQ

The flexible apartment living company will introduce an estimated 816 new full-time jobs to the region.

Birmingham Mayor Woodfin Comments On Premium Pay Approval By Jefferson County Personnel Board

He said he is grateful to the board and the city council for their support for employees who continue to serve through the pandemic.

Birmingham Mayor Announces $125,000 Fund To Combat Gun Violence Against Children

Crime Stoppers will administer the fund to provide reward money for those who provide information leading to arrests in five separate cases.

Unemployment Decreases In Birmingham Area: Feds

Jefferson County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Birmingham Municipal Court Will Resume In-Person Sessions On June 7

Courthouse hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Kay Ivey To Seek Another Term As Alabama Governor

Gov. Kay Ivey announced she will seek another term as Alabama's governor in the 2022 election.

Alabama's New Voter Roll Maintenance Process To Begin In 2025

New procedures will be used by the Secretary of State and boards of registrars to update the statewide voter registration database.

Birmingham Promise Adds $8 Million In Donations

Mayor Randall Woodfin says with the Birmingham Promise, anyone who graduates from a Birmingham City School can go to college.

Birmingham Promise Announces More Corporate Gifts

The $8 million in funding will be used to support college scholarships and other services provided through the organization.

The City Of Birmingham Wants To Hear Project Ideas

The city is seeking ideas from non-profit and mission-driven organizations on how American Rescue Plan funds should be spent.

City Of Birmingham Selects New Members For Small Business Council

The appointees will serve through April 30, 2023.

Broadband Speed In Birmingham Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack: No Need To Hoard Gas, Ivey Says

Gov. Kay Ivey said Alabama is not in danger of a gasoline shortage, but hoarding gas could cause one.

What Birmingham Will Get From $350 Billion American Rescue Plan

Birmingham is among 21 cities in Alabama that will receive funds from the American Rescue Plan.

Alabama To End Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday Alabama will no longer participate in pandemic-era unemployment compensation programs.

2020 U.S. Census: Alabama To Retain All Congressional Seats

Alabama will keep its seven representatives in the U.S. House after the state's population grew from 4.8 million to 5.03 million.

Birmingham Fire And Rescue Veteran Donald Jones Dies At 59

“Chief Jones had a selfless dedication to the fire profession, and that dedication could be seen in all he did,’’ Mayor Woodfin said.

City Of Birmingham To Launch Rental Assistance Program For Residents Impacted By COVID-19

This program is made possible thanks to more than $6.2 million in federal funding.

Birmingham Mayor Announces Blanket Pardons For Closed Marijuana Possession Convictions

This move will pardon more than 15,000 individuals simultaneously.

City Of Birmingham: Statement From Mayor Woodfin On Derek Chauvin Conviction

"The verdict is vindication to those of us who know that change is possible with courage and an unwavering commitment to justice."

Shared Bikes And Scooters Now Available In Birmingham

Veo, an Illinois-based company with a presence in many cities around the nation, began operations on Sunday.

Alabama Conservation Advisory Board To Meet In Jasper May 8

The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board will hold its second scheduled meeting of 2021 on Saturday, May 8.

Biden's American Jobs Plan Highlights Alabama's Needs

The White House hopes to reinvigorate Alabama's infrastructure after it received a C-minus grade on its infrastructure report card.

City Of Birmingham Mask Ordinance In Effect Through May 24

A majority of the city's residents have not received COVID-19 vaccines.

HUD Announces $5 Million For Birmingham In American Rescue Plan Affordable Housing Funds

The goal is to decrease homelessness.

First Lady Jill Biden Reschedules Alabama Trip

Jill Biden will come to Alabama Friday, a trip that had been postponed due to weather.

Pro-Bowl Cornerback Partners With Target To Give Supplies To Birmingham Tornado Victims

The New York Giants' James Bradberry recalled the 2011 tornado that destroyed his hometown, Pleasant Grove, and multiple cities in Alabama.

More Input Needed From Business Owners For Disparity Survey

A consulting firm is close to completing a disparity study to determine whether minority-owned businesses are getting enough contracts.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Committee Approves Birmingham Mayor's Recommendation To Restore Two Paid Holidays

Revised budget projections provide an opportunity to restore pay for the Good Friday and Memorial Day city holidays.

More Input From Business Owners Needed For City Of Birmingham-Funded Disparity Study

The study is a comprehensive look at the number of minority- and woman-owned businesses in the region getting city contracts.

City Of Birmingham Hosting Tornado Supply Drive At Boutwell Auditorium

Volunteers will collect non-perishable food items, snack-type items, bottled water, cleaning supplies, hammers and other items.