ElectionWatch 2026
‘Bring it on’: Sewell claims midterm victory but says there’s still work to do
“We can be jubilant today, but we have to roll up our sleeves tomorrow,” Sewell said.
Palmer returned to House in Tuesday vote
Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer won a seventh term representing District 6 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Maurice Mercer.
Local Leaders Celebrate Sheriff Mark Pettway’s Third-Term Victory
Pettway bested Republican nominee Jacob Reach.
Democrats pick up seat in legislative delegation
Incumbent Leigh Hulsey fell in a close race to Democrat Nell Brown
Stephens holds off challenger Blue for fifth term on JeffCo Commission
The margin of victory was just 592 votes.
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Birmingham leadership vows zero tolerance for youth violence after deadly weekend
The mayor said the city offers help to at-risk youth; councilor says shootings were unconnected with the Magic City Classic.
‘I’m progressing well,’ recuperating Knight tells JeffCo Commission
The commissioner recently had heart surgery.
Alabama Power plan to demolish structure next to Powell Avenue substation stalls over wall design
The Design Review Committee is set to discuss the project again Nov. 18.
Birmingham Council invests $75k in community-driven career services
The city intends to donate money to support Birmingham Corps’ efforts to train candidates to move into or improve their performance in their chosen fields.
Education
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City leaders, educators unite behind “radical collaboration” for Birmingham’s kids
New Cradle-to-Career Coalition created from the Birmingham Children and Youth Commission report released Thursday.
PARCA survey highlights education concerns
Funding for schools was the biggest budget concern cited in the survey, released as Birmingham City Schools approves a budget with a more-than-10% increase.
$45M Capital Plan Proposed for Career Training Hub, Other School Projects
Birmingham’s mayor released a plan to use tax funds set aside for debt to pay for a career training hub, basketball court renovations and financial literacy program.
Coast Guard Ceremony Heralds New Day for Birmingham-Southern Campus
The ribbon was cut Friday for the new U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Birmingham-Southern.
Environment
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North Birmingham residents want regular updates on brownfields progress
The city is assessing old contaminated industrial sites to request federal funds to help with cleanup and redevelopment.
Freshwater Land Trust celebrates 30 years with new home along Rotary Trail
The land conservation and trail-building nonprofit now operates from the heart of one of the city’s most recognizable public spaces.
Cooling Stations Open for Relief From Extreme Heat
The area is under a heat advisory through Thursday.
SELC Calls on City to Maintain Data Center Provisions
The law center is pushing for the city to maintain a special exception provision — and the public hearings that go with it.
Culture
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Carlton Rice follows his father in consecutive trips to the Magic City Classic
Rice will be attending his 60th straight, continuing a tradition of photographing it started by his father years ago.
Impact of Magic City Classic is felt beyond Birmingham’s border
Eighty-five years in, the Magic City Classic remains a treasure worth protecting. Here’s how its impact reaches communities across Jefferson County.
Birmingham Legion and its fans share mutual appreciation as home season ends
New President Jonathan Nelson says the Legion is committed to the greater Birmingham community ‘tenfold.’
“The judgment you give is the judgment you get:’ Andrew Young urges listeners to do better at democracy
The civil rights leader returned to Birmingham for the Christian Churches Together forum.