The City of Birmingham, AL is launching a new surveillance camera strategy to assist in the investigation and reduction of violent crime. Cameras have become a common, effective tool for […]
Federal ruling overturned, school resource officers found not liable in pepper spray case
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a federal court’s ruling, clearing six Birmingham school resource officers of constitutional rights violations and excessive force claims for using pepper spray on students […]
Mayor Randall Woodfin pushes for Birmingham to buy new band uniforms for city’s 7 high schools
Mayor Randall Woodfin on Monday committed to purchasing new band uniforms for all seven Birmingham high schools. The statement came after the Mountain Brook High School band donated their old […]
September: Brush and Trash Pickup Update
The Department of Public Works has identified several emergency repairs to trucks and equipment assigned for the current Bulk Trash and Brush Pickup. In order to address the issue while […]
Birmingham City Center Master Plan kick-off set for Sept. 19 and 20
BIRMINGHAM – Residents are encouraged to weigh in on the future of downtown development during two Birmingham City Center Kick-off meetings set for Sept. 19 and 20. The first open […]
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announces pilot project to aid local conflict resolution efforts among Birmingham youth
BIRMINGHAM – Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announced details on Wednesday of a community pilot project committed to encouraging conflict resolution among youth in Birmingham. Two dozen community organizations have signed […]
I-59 NB exit to 22nd Street to close Sept. 6 in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM – As construction continues in Birmingham to improve the I-59/20 and I-65 Interchanges, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the following closure: * On Thursday, September 6 at 8 […]
Statement from Mayor Randall L. Woodfin regarding weekend violence against teenagers
This past weekend, Birmingham was stricken by violence against young people. The death of William Edwards in North East Lake and the seven young people injured by violence at WorkPlay […]
