Alabama's Deadline To File Taxes Extended

Individual taxpayers are getting a little relief for filing returns and making any payments.

Jefferson County Manager Announces Retirement

County manager and CEO Tony Petelos announced he plans to step down from his position after 10 years.

Lighting Of Birmingham's Historic A.G. Gaston Motel Marks Completion Of Phase 1 Restoration

The motel sign served as a beacon to Black families traveling through the segregated South.

Alabama Secretary Of State To Chair National GOP Committee

Secretary of State John Merrill will chair the 2021 Republican Secretaries of State Committee.

HUD CARES Act Grant Applications Now Open For Birmingham Organizations

Community Development will host online information sessions on March 12.

Black Lives Matter To Lead Caravan To Support Amazon Unionization

The Black Lives Matter movement will lead a solidarity caravan in Bessemer to support the Amazon workers efforts to unionize.

City Of Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board Issues Statement On HB1/SB10

"The legislation would criminalize physicians and pharmacists who provide lifesaving healthcare for transgender and gender-diverse youth."

Local Philanthropist, Activist Enters Birmingham Mayor's Race

Cerissa Brown, a local mental health advocate and entrepreneur, has declared her candidacy for Birmingham mayor.

City Of Birmingham Awards BOLD Grants To Help Groups Improve Communities

Nearly $500,000 was allocated across four categories.

Birmingham Office Of Sports & Entertainment Merges With Innovation And Economic Opportunity

The merger better positions the city and its residents in the mutual goal of creating vibrant entertainment options, according to officials.

City Of Birmingham: Neighborhood Elections’ Declaration Of Candidacy Deadline Is March 2

The elections will be held on March 30.

Birmingham Mayor Clarifies Statement On Amazon Workers In Bessemer

"I want to state for the record that I am unequivocally pro-worker," said Randall Woodfin.

Birmingham Mayor Pledges Support For Whatever The Outcome Will Be On Union Vote In Bessemer

"Let me be clear – my voice is not nearly as important as the voice of our workers," said Randall Woodfin.

Birmingham's Boutwell Auditorium Will Serve As A Warming Station Feb. 15–16

Organizers are also collecting certain items from the public, including oranges, bananas, muffins, trail mix, and Nutri-Grain bars.

Birmingham Businesses Release Track Record Of Hiring Minority And Women Vendors

The report is tied to a city initiative called VITAL, or Valuing Inclusion to Accelerate and Lift.

City Of Birmingham Announces Core Leadership Team For Women’s Initiative

The team will work with the city’s Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity to address community issues such as poverty and health care.

Resources Available To Assist Birmingham Families With FAFSA Deadline

Students graduating in May must apply for Birmingham Promise and complete a FAFSA form by March 1 to be part of tuition assistance program.

Former Mayor William Bell To Enter 2021 Mayor's Race

Another familiar face has entered the race for Birmingham mayor. The election is set for Aug. 24.

Three New Competition Venues Announced For The World Games 2022

Birmingham CrossPlex, Legion Field and Boutwell Auditorium will join Protective Stadium.

Boutwell Auditorium Will Be A Drop-Off Site For Non-Perishable Items For Tornado Survivors

Organizers will collect items from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1 through Wednesday, Feb. 3.

Woodfin To Officially Launch Re-Election Campaign

Mayor Randall Woodfin will officially launched his bid for re-electyion for the Birmingham mayor's seat Jan. 30.

$6.2 Million In Emergency Rental Assistance Available For Birmingham Residents Affected By COVID-19

Applications are not yet being accepted.

Jefferson County: JeffCo H2O News Winter/Spring 2021

Check out the latest edition of Jeffco H2O News for Winter and Spring. Good information on how to make the make the most of stormwater...

Local Political Leaders React To Biden Inauguration

Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin, Gov. Kay Ivey and other local leaders made statements on the swearing in of Pres. Joe Biden.

Trump Pardons Former Alabama Legislator Ed Henry

The 45th president pardoned 140 people in his final hours in office, including a former Alabama legislator.

The Deadline To Apply To Join Birmingham’s Small Business Council Is March 4

Fifty percent of the SBC must be minority and women business owners.

Familiar Faces Enter 2021 Birmingham Mayor's Race

A Jefferson County Commissioner and a local businessman are two early entrants into the Birmingham mayor's race.

Mayor Appoints Two To Birmingham Water Works Board

Lucien Blankenship has been reappointed, while Chris Rice has been appointed for the first time.

Cornell Wesley Named Director Of Birmingham Department Of Innovation And Economic Opportunity

He began his duties today.

City Of Birmingham: Warming Station At Boutwell Will Be Open Jan. 8 – 13

The station will open each day at 5 p.m. and close at 7 a.m. each morning.

Electoral College Count: How AL's Congressional Delegation Voted

All but two of Alabama's congressional delegation objected to the final Electoral College count.

City Of Birmingham: Virtual City Council Meeting Notes For Jan 5.

Numerous buildings were declared unsafe and ordered to be demolished.

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin Has Been Released From The Hospital

The mayor’s personal physician said he has improved since being admitted to the hospital with COVID pneumonia on Jan. 4.

Alabama Lawmakers Condemn Violence As U.S. Capitol Breached

Sen. Richard Shelby, Rep. Mo Brooks, Rep. Terri Sewell and others condemned the protests and violence occurring in Washington Wednesday.

Randall Woodfin Released From Hospital, Recovering From Pneumonia

Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin was released from Princeton Baptist Medical Center Wednesday afternoon.

Birmingham Mayor Hospitalized With COVID-19 Pneumonia

Mayor Randall Woodfin was hospitalized Monday night with pneumonia caused by COVID-19.

Doug Jones Says Goodbye To Senate

Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama released a statement Friday on the end of his term in the U.S. Senate.

Stimulus Payments, Small Business Help Headed To AL: What To Know

Much needed help is headed to Alabama residents after months of congressional deliberation. Here’s what you need to know.

Alabama's Electoral College Casts Votes: Watch

Alabama's nine electors cast their votes in the state's Electoral College vote for president on Monday.

Alabama Native Lloyd Austin Biden's Pick For Defense Secretary

Gen. Lloyd Austin, a Mobile native and an Auburn University alumnus, was nominated to become Secretary of Defense.