Birmingham Council Sends Questions About Controversial Night Club’s Business License to Committee Rather Than Revoking It
Birmingham Council Sends Questions About Controversial Night Club’s Business License to Committee Rather Than Revoking It The business license of a notorious downtown Birmingham nightclub has been sent to the public safety committee by the City Council for further deliberation due to its close association with high crime rates in the area, as well as […]
The Final Decline of Birmingham-Southern College: A Pattern of Financial Loss Emerges
The Final Decline of Birmingham-Southern College: A Pattern of Financial Loss Emerges In Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham-Southern College has, unfortunately, been battling numerous financial issues over many years; its situation has now reached a critical point. Starting off the 2022 tax year with slightly over $6 million cash in hand, but by May 2023, this slumped […]
Birmingham Police Department Struggles With Significant Staffing Shortage
Birmingham Police Department Struggles With Significant Staffing Shortage Almost Half of Allocated Positions Remain Vacant The Birmingham Police Department is presently grappling with a significant staff shortage, with 296 positions vacant out of the 720 allocated in the budget. This staggering revelation was recently shared by Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn. A Call for […]
Birmingham Mayor’s Office Unveils 2025 Budget Proposal
Birmingham mayor’s office announces 2025 proposed operating budget Mayor Woodfin’s 2025 Budget Proposal Uncovered In an official statement from the office of Mayor Randall Woodfin, the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget proposal surfaced today. The financial plan, amounting to a striking $554 million, was presented to the Birmingham City Council at a meeting led by […]
Mail Backlog Cleared in Birmingham Area: A Test Expansion
Mail Backlog Cleared in Birmingham Area: A Test Expansion Last month, several companies including TwoDingbatsDesign reported a difficulty in getting their priority mail packages delivered through the U.S. Postal Service. The company shared recently that their packages sent in March were finally delivered. However, new orders are still marked as ‘in transit arriving late.’ In […]
Dozens of High-Security Collection Boxes Deployed in Birmingham
Dozens of High-Security Collection Boxes Deployed in Birmingham As part of the nation-wide Project Safe Delivery initiative, the Birmingham area has joined the ranks of multiple cities across the United States with the installment of high-security collection boxes. Designed to tackle the escalating crime rates concerning attacks and threats to postal employees coupled with mail […]
Birmingham Mayor Speaks out on Impact of Biden’s ‘Investing In America’ Agenda
Birmingham Mayor Speaks out on Impact of Biden’s ‘Investing In America’ Agenda Updated: Mar. 07, 2024, 2:38 p.m. | Published: Mar. 06, 2024, 6:53 p.m. If you drive through Birmingham, Alabama, you won’t fail to notice signs of progressive change. Mayor Randall Woodfin attributes this transformation to the ‘Investing in America’ agenda advanced by President […]
Homewood Mayor Highlights Community Resilience and Progress During State-of-the-City Address
Homewood Mayor Highlights Community Resilience and Progress During State-of-the-City Address Yearly Recap Underlines Triumphs and Challenges Following a Tumultuous Year Homewood city shrouded by a sense of community resilience following a year marked by considerable challenges, according to Mayor Patrick McClusky. The mayor delivered these sentiments during his 2024 state-of-the-city address held at the Valley […]
