Culture
Alabama’s HBCUs pay off in dollars and cents
The State of Alabama is unique, serving as the home of 14 HBCUs, the most in the nation. And those institutions make a measurable difference in the economy of the state.
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 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.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Oct. 26, 2026
BirminghamWatch’s weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Progress continues on Family Court, juvenile detention project despite change in architect
The Jeffco Commission last week ended its architectural contract and will be hiring a new firm but said most of the work has been done.
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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.
Progress continues on Family Court, juvenile detention project despite change in architect
The Jeffco Commission last week ended its architectural contract and will be hiring a new firm but said most of the work has been done.
JeffCo action brings Daxko to downtown Birmingham
New Bessemer Mayor Louise Alexander also stopped by the commission meeting and said she looks forward to partnering with the county.
Birmingham Council approves increase in transit authority budget
Most of the increase will go to fixed-route and paratransit services.
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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Alabama’s HBCUs pay off in dollars and cents
The State of Alabama is unique, serving as the home of 14 HBCUs, the most in the nation. And those institutions make a measurable difference in the economy of the state.
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.