Tag: Birmingham
Alabama mayors call for action on transportation infrastructure
The mayors of Alabama's five largest cities gathered Thursday in Montgomery where they called on state leaders to support efforts to improve transportation infrastructure in...
Local roundup: Confederate jacket sparks dispute, Paul Ryan to fundraise in...
It wasn't long ago when Confederate iconography was generating statewide headlines amid a dispute between Gov. Robert Bentley, who supported downplaying the state's secessionist history,...
CPI study: There are six lobbying entities to every Alabama lawmaker
A recent study by The Center for Public Integrity (CPI) has detailed the reach that national lobbying groups enjoy across the country. According to the study,...
Terri Sewell introduces bill to designate Birmingham’s Historic Civil Rights District...
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) Monday introduced a bill that would designate Birmingham's Civil Rights District as a new National Historic Park.
The Civil Rights District, designated...
Here’s how much credit card debt Birmingham residents hold
If you're already feeling the overwhelming burden of credit card debt in the new year, you're certainly not alone.
Americans have exceeded a staggering $900 billion in credit-card...
At long last, Uber launches in Birmingham at 4 p.m.
Magic City residents have something to celebrate as 2015 draws to a close: Uber is at long last launching in Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon.
After more than...
Online study finds efficient police spending in Alabama cities
A new study by an online financial services company found that three Alabama cities fared within the top 25 nationally when it comes to...
“Brawl at City Hall” garners national attention
The fight between Mayor William Bell and City Councilman Marcus Lundy that broke out Tuesday in City Hall - details of which were reported first by Alabama Today...
Jeb Bush doing nicely among Birmingham business leaders in 2016 fundraising
With Alabama's inclusion in the new March 1 "SEC primary," the scramble is on as never before when it comes to gathering votes –...
Uber stoking support in Birmingham with new in-app “future view”
The ride-hailing app Uber has gotten creative in its months-long push to open up shop in Birmingham.
Starting Friday, when you open up the app in the Magic...
