Birmingham
City Council Approves Long-Delayed Overhaul of Birmingham's Water Lines
A $190 million package would replace cast-iron mains in eleven neighborhoods over six years.
By Marcus Whitfield · 5 min read · Video
Birmingham
Inside the Slow Return of Downtown Birmingham's Office Corridor
Foot traffic on 20th Street has recovered to four-fifths of its pre-pandemic level, new counts show.
By Danielle Prewitt · September 15, 2026
Birmingham
Ensley Residents Press City Hall Over Stalled Demolition List
Nearly 400 vacant structures remain standing years after they were flagged as unsafe.
By Marcus Whitfield · September 14, 2026
Birmingham
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Expands Crisis Response Teams
Clinicians now ride with deputies on mental-health calls in five patrol districts.
By Alicia Ruhl · September 14, 2026
Opinion
Editorial: Birmingham Deserves a Transit System It Can Rely On
Opinion & Editorials · September 14, 2026
The Case for Building More Housing, Everywhere
Opinion & Editorials · September 14, 2026
A Counterpoint: Growth Without Guardrails Costs Neighborhoods
Opinion & Editorials · September 13, 2026
What the Water Line Debate Says About Public Trust
Opinion & Editorials · September 12, 2026
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