Beatrice Collins has been working behind the scenes at the City Council and now is making a run to represent Birmingham’s ...

Getting parents involved in the education process and preparing students for life after school are two topics frequently addressed by the candidates.

Smitherman said community service is the most important thing for her and she works to improve the quality of life for District 6 residents.

Incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin’s administration was a frequent target in Tuesday’s debate, sponsored by WJLD.

The water works board may ask for an AG’s opinion after lawyers said a law restructuring the board bars it from giving money to the foundation that helps low-income residents pay water bills.

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Many Birmingham-area residents could gain access to more details about their water bills if the City of Birmingham Regional Water Works board votes Monday to upgrade the utility’s 15-year-old payment ...

Journalistic larceny is actually legal if it falls within the subjective guidelines of “fair use.” The harder question is what represents ethical vs. unethical use of another news organization’s good ...

Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3 Party: Republican Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Elected to Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in 2018; appointed to Jefferson County Circuit ...