Just remember, if you hear a local reporter say ‘the Gulf’ after Thursday, they probably mean the one nearby.

Eleven years: much to celebrate, much cause for concern. Our executive editor takes a moment to reflect.

Founded in 2015, BirminghamWatch is a digitally powered nonprofit news organization produced by the Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism, covering Birmingham, Alabama—the City Built to Change...

Founded in 2015, BirminghamWatch is a digitally powered nonprofit news organization produced by the Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism, covering Birmingham, Alabama—the City Built to Change...

The store officially has a grand opening Sept. 19 to serve one of Birmingham’s many food deserts.

Jones in a press stop in Birmingham said the data center debate shows why Alabama needs ethics reform, renews call for a debate before the November election.

More than 200 films will be screened during the weeklong event.

A note about our redesigned online giving experience as BW continues its summer fundraising campaign.

The council also set hearings on comprehensive plans for the southern area and Pratt-Ensley areas of the city, as well as OKing funding for a program to support existing businesses.

Gary Palmer and Maurice Mercer will face off in the Nov. 3 election; Ammie Akin to vie against Terri Sewell.

Gary Palmer and Maurice Mercer will face off in the Nov. 3 election; Ammie Akin to vie against Terri Sewell.

Useful voter information for Alabama’s special congressional primary election, set for Aug. 11, 2026, including candidate profiles and sample ballots.

The BAA has opened a gallery on 20th Street at Third Avenue North to showcase local artists.

Funding will support the program to reduce gun violence, prevent retaliation and connect survivors with services.

The area is under a heat advisory through Thursday.

BirminghamWatch's weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.

After a year of study, the city revealed its sustainability plan and strategies.

Still says no centers until new regs are written but worries about discouraging other industrial development.

BirminghamWatch's weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.

Mykeshia Myles Jones bested incumbent Ron Marshall in the race for assistant tax collector in the Bessemer Division.

Democrats look to catch a “blue wave” this year; nominees decided in statewide GOP races.

The council also approved funding to expand the Birmingham Talks early childhood literacy program, develop the Sixteenth Street Visitor Center and fund housing development in Druid City.

Two local Jefferson County races are on the Democratic ballot along with U.S. Senate; five statewide races are on the GOP ballot.

Five more town halls are planned this month to talk about possible rules for accessory dwelling units.

City officials tout the strength of the new rules but opponents say they don’t go far enough.

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute had temporarily closed in late May because of HVAC issues.

Nostalgia mingled with hope for those assembled to celebrate the new U.S. Coast Guard Training Center on the former Birmingham-Southern College campus.

The ribbon was cut Friday for the new U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Birmingham-Southern.

New candidates have qualified to run against incumbents in House District 6 and 7.

The mayor has proposed a $615 million for next year.

Council members say enforcement should come before higher fines as the city tackles 700,000 unpaid parking violations.

Leaders also recognized June as Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Commission hears updates on the process.

Opponents of the Oxmoor Valley project added defendants to their lawsuit and allege property values were inflated in a series of quick sales.

The court ruled that the purpose of the map "was to distribute Black voters across districts to dilute their votes."

Former Birmingham City Councilor Carole Smitherman, with her daughter, current Councilor Crystal Smitherman, and the tree they planted at what is now Princeton Healing Gardens.

One of the residents who sued to block the Nebius data center says police stopped her without cause to intimidate her.

Doug Jones and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear stood together the day after the primary to tout Democratic trends in Alabama.