Gov. Ivey Extends Safer At Home Order For Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey's "Safer at Home" order was set to expire July 3, and will now be extended.

Convicted 16th Street Church Bomber Dies In Prison

Thomas Blanton, the Klansman convicted of killing four girls during the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, died Friday morning.

Avondale Approved As Entertainment District

The Birmingham City Council approved a resolution designating Avondale as an entertainment district.

Study Highlights The Connection Between 2020 Census Response And Federal Funding For Alabama’s 7th Congressional District

The district has the highest poverty rate in the state but the lowest Census response.

Randall Woodfin, Doug Jones Address Police Reform, Racism

Sen. Doug Jones and Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin addressed racism issues in Birmingham, and law enforcement reform.

Alabama Unemployment: More Than $1.5 Billion Paid In 3 Months

Over the last three months, the Alabama Department of Labor has paid out more than $1.5 billion in unemployment benefits.

Fundraiser Will Give To BLM Cause In Honor Of Ex-Parkside Workers

A GoFundMe campaign was launched in honor of employees who resigned from Parkside Cafe after the owner criticized George Floyd protests.

Linn Park Confederate Monument Removed By City

The City of Birmingham began the removal of a 115-year-old Confederate monument Monday night, and may be sued by the state.

Linn Park Confederate Monument May Be Removed: Attorney General

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said if Birmingham wants to remove a Confederate Monument in Linn Park, they can, but will be fined.

State Of Emergency Declared In Birmingham, City Under Curfew

"I support activism and civil disobedience, but I don't support mobs," said Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin.

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, 2020 Census Self-Response Deadline Has Been Extended To Oct. 31

A link to the online questionnaire can be found on the Birmingham Public Library website.

Gov. Ivey Eases COVID-19 Restrictions On More Businesses, Venues

More businesses and venues will be allowed to open in the next phase of Gov. Kay Ivey's order.

City Of Fairfield Files For Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

The City of Fairfield has filed for bankruptcy after years of financial issues.

Mandatory Face Mask Order Extended By Birmingham Council

The Birmingham City Council extended its mandatory face covering order through May 22.

2020 Census Field Operations Resume In Alabama With Employees Following Strict Public Health Guidelines

Operations were temporarily suspended on March 18 due to Coronavirus concerns.

Mayor Woodfin On Reopening Alabama: 'Choose Data Over Dates'

Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin penned an open letter to the city regarding Gov. Ivey's reopening plans for the state.

More AL Businesses To Reopen As Ivey Amends Safer-At-Home Order

Gov. Kay Ivey extended her safer-at-home order Friday until May 22, but amended it to allow more local businesses to reopen.

Alabama AG Asks Birmingham Mayor To Reconsider Mask Requirement

Attorney General Steve Marshall sent a letter to Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin regarding Birmingham's mask requirement.

Alabama Among States With Highest Unemployment Due To Coronavirus

A WalletHub study shows Alabama as one the states with the highest surge in unemployment during the pandemic.

Jefferson County Courthouse Set To Reopen Friday

After more than a month closed, the Jefferson County Courthouse will reopen Friday, with restrictions.

City Of Birmingham To Require Face Coverings Effective May 1

The Birmingham City Council has approved an ordinance to require the wearing of a face covering in public during the coronavirus pandemic.

Alabama Stay-At-Home Order Expires April 30: Here's What's Next

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that the stay-at-home order will expire April 30 and will be replaced with a "safer-at-home" order.

Auto Insurers Return More Than $100 Million To Alabamians

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, auto insurance companies are returning more than $100 million in premiums to Alabama policyholders.

Alabama Coronavirus: No Change In Governor's Stay-At-Home Order

Although some states are starting to open their businesses back up, Alabama will remain under its original stay-at-home order.

City Councilor Wants Coronavirus Cases Listed By ZIP Code

Birmingham City Councilman Willie Parker is asking health departments to reveal coronavirus cases by specific ZIP code.

How To Track Your Coronavirus Stimulus Payment

Many U.S. citizens have already received their stimulus payments, but here is how to find out where your payment is.

Coronavirus: Ivey To Issue Timeline For Opening Alabama's Economy

Gov. Kay Ivey said re-opening the state's economy will need to be done in phases, and on a region-by-region basis.

Coronavirus: City Council Approves Hazard Pay For City Employees

The Birmingham City Council approved $500,000 for hazard pay for nearly half of the city's employees.

Coronavirus In Alabama: Ivey Issues Stay-At-Home Order

Alabama stood alone in the Deep South as the only state not to issue a stay-at-home order until Gov. Ivey's announcement Friday.

Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Leader And MLK Aide, Dies At 98

In 2009, President Obama awarded Lowery the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

Governor Ivey Extends State Tax Filing Deadline

Amid coronavirus concerns, Gov. Kay Ivey has extended the deadline to file Alabama state taxes this year.

AL Coronavirus: Birmingham Mayor Declares State Of Emergency

"Working together, with calm and compassion for others, we will move through this situation," Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin said.

Gambling, Lottery Bill Proposed In Alabama Senate

Another bill proposing a lottery is up in the state legislature this session.

Alabama Local Primary 2020: Projected Results

Here are the results from Tuesday's primary elections in Jefferson County.

AL 5th Congressional District Primary: Brooks Projected Winner

Incumbent Mo Brooks is projected to retain his House seat in Tuesday's election.

Alabama's 2nd Congressional District Primary: Runoff Projected

A runoff is projected to decide the GOP primary for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.

AL Supreme Court Republican Primary: Shaw Projected Winner

Incumbent Greg Shaw is the projected winner in the GOP primary for Supreme Court.

AL GOP Senate Results: Runoff Between Sessions, Tuberville

The lead on the GOP race has swapped between Tommy Tuberville and Jeff Sessions throughout the night.

Alabama Super Tuesday Primary Results: Biden Projected Winner

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been projected by multiple news outlets as the winner of the Democratic presidential primary in Alabama.

Alabama Primaries 2020: What To Know Before Going To The Polls

Here is what will be on the ballot on Super Tuesday in the Birmingham area.