The Birmingham News

09/10/2025

While the dispute is over, so are the political careers of the litigants. U.S. Magistrate Judge Nicholas A. Danella dismissed the case Sept. 24 – just a day after both Newton and Freeman lost their bids for reelection.

Read more: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/10/judge-ends-long-running-federal-harassment-lawsuit-by-councilwoman-against-alabama-mayor.html

09/10/2025

Lipscomb council members said they were left with more questions than answers Tuesday after Mayor Tanja Baldwin announced this week that a slew of police officers are resigning.

The story: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/10/mass-police-resignation-in-small-alabama-town-has-council-asking-are-we-safe.html

08/10/2025

The Bessemer City Council voted Tuesday night in favor of allowing data center projects generally to develop on land zoned for industrial use.

Read more: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/10/bessemer-clears-way-for-more-data-centers-with-zoning-change.html

08/10/2025

Earlier this year, Winn-Dixie closed four locations in three Alabama cities.

Details are still being finalized, a company spokesperson said.

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

The city of Birmingham wants to turn an abandoned half-built cathedral into the site of a new hotel directly across Carraway Boulevard from Top Golf, near Protective Stadium and the Uptown entertainment district.

The city traded the land to Trinity CME Church a decade ago and contributed $500,000 to construction costs, hoping it would become a key piece of downtown vitality. The church was forced to move out of Collegeville to make way for a new railroad-crossing bridge.

Instead of becoming a vital worship center and daycare as planned, the abandoned construction project on a piece of land at 1129 Carraway Boulevard became an unfinished eyesore. The city sued, demanding the land and the money back, and reached a settlement last year.

On Monday, the city announced it is looking for a partner to build a hotel there.

Read more in the comments.

06/10/2025

An argument between two teens on the side of a Hueytown road sent one of them to the hospital with a gunshot wound.

The shooting happened just before 2 p.m. Monday on 15th Street Road.

06/10/2025

Fans can vote until 5 p.m. on Wednesday and the winner will be announced Thursday.

Vote at the link in comments.

06/10/2025

We're looking for houses with great Halloween decorations. Got any suggestions?

05/10/2025

The Helena City Council unanimously agreed to leave long-term spending decision to the incoming mayor and council, who take office next month.

The mayor accuses the council of political motivations while council members cite questionable revenue projections and say input from incoming leaders is needed.

05/10/2025

What's your go-to cheap meal at a local restaurant?

04/10/2025

Graham Smith, Mountain Brook’s first elected female mayor, said she is dedicating her term to maintaining the city’s stability - and strengthening the Birmingham region - through collaboration.

With a background in public service, Smith said her job has always been to help people. Today, Smith is the leader of a community of 24,000 residents, 12 square miles and five villages.

“I consider myself to be a part of a team no matter what. I’m on team Mountain Brook,” Smith said.

Read more: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/10/mountain-brooks-first-elected-female-mayor-has-a-vision-of-collaboration.html?utm_campaign=thebirminghamnews_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook