Jefferson County Judge Steps Down From Ongoing Parking Enforcement Systems Lawsuit
Jefferson County Judge Steps Down From Ongoing Parking Enforcement Systems Lawsuit Birmingham, AL – A sudden turn of events has occurred in the class action lawsuit against Birmingham towing company, Parking Enforcement Systems (PES), as Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Pat Ballard voluntarily steps away from the case. The announcement came earlier this month, stating […]
Runoff to Decide Democratic Primary for Birmingham House Seat
Runoff to Decide Democratic Primary for Birmingham House Seat In a groundbreaking race for Alabama’s House District 52, the final face-off for the Democratic nomination has been slated for a runoff. The all-important position, long-held by John Rogers for over 40 years, had a total of six Democrats offering themselves in replacement after Rogers resigned […]
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 […]
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 lawmaker pleads guilty to fraud, resigns from Legislature
Birmingham lawmaker pleads guilty to fraud, resigns from Legislature Rep. John Rogers pleads guilty, agrees to home confinement and restitution In a surprising turn of events, esteemed Birmingham lawmaker, Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, has reached a plea deal in a case alleging diversion of public funds meant for a youth baseball league. As per the […]
Pelham City Council Grapples with Decision on Filling Vacant Council Seat After Heated Discussion
Pelham City Council Engages in Spirited Debate over Filling Council Seat Vacancy Intense Discussion over Process In the city of Pelham, the city council underwent a vigorous debate as it wrestled with the question of how to fill a vacant council seat. The vacant seat was created by the resignation of Councilwoman Mildred Lanier-Reed. During […]