Birmingham City Council approves $615 million fiscal 2027 operating budget
Birmingham City Council approved Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s recommended $615 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, the mayor’s office reported June 30.
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Birmingham opens BOLD proposals with up to $1.5 million available for economic-development projects
Birmingham is accepting proposals for its 2027–2028 BOLD program, with up to $1.5 million available for projects tied to economic development, resilience and mobility.
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Montgomery says it is financially positioned to support proposed $375 million bond initiative
Montgomery officials say the city is in a strong financial position to support a proposed $375 million bond initiative tied to the Momentum 2040 investment strategy. The proposal has not been approved, and the city has not yet detailed projects or an authorization timeline.
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Huntsville’s Aug. 25 municipal election covers six district seats; District 3 town hall set Aug. 4
Huntsville’s municipal election is scheduled for Aug. 25, with City Council and Board of Education districts 2, 3 and 4 identified for the election. A District 3 town hall is scheduled for Aug. 4.
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Operation Safe Summer produces 76 arrests and 13 firearm seizures in Birmingham-area enforcement effort
A joint enforcement effort involving the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Birmingham Police Department and FBI resulted in 76 arrests, 193 warrant clearances and 13 firearm seizures, authorities said.
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Montgomery schedules community job fair for Aug. 4
The City of Montgomery and Montgomery Career Center have scheduled a community job fair for Aug. 4, 2026, to bring local employers and job seekers together.
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Tennessee River Greenway expansion completes roughly 17-mile South Huntsville pedestrian loop
A connection involving the Aldridge Creek Greenway has completed an approximately 17-mile continuous pedestrian and bicycle loop across a large portion of South Huntsville, including an area just north of Ditto Landing.
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Birmingham District 5, Omega Psi Phi health fair set for Aug. 8
Birmingham City Council District 5 and Omega Psi Phi are scheduled to hold a free, family-friendly community health fair Aug. 8 at 400 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard.
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Montgomery confirms candidates for Sept. 1 District 3 special election
Montgomery has announced the final qualified candidate list for the Sept. 1 special election to fill the vacant City Council District 3 seat.
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Huntsville approves TIF 9 district for Von Braun Center expansion, downtown infrastructure
Huntsville City Council approved TIF 9, a tax-increment-financing district designed to direct future property-tax growth from new development toward a major Von Braun Center expansion and other downtown infrastructure.
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Montgomery reports first-half declines in violent crime, Part I crime and homicides
City officials said violent crime fell 14.5% and Part I crime fell 20.5% in the first six months of 2026, while police arrests increased.
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Montgomery District 3 Special Election Draws 15 Candidates for September Ballot
Montgomery has a final 15-candidate list for the Tuesday, September 1, 2026, special election to fill the vacant City Council District 3 seat.
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UAB’s $426,000 substance-use grant targets the hospital-to-home gap in Birmingham
A new two-year UAB program is designed to connect people leaving Birmingham-area hospital care with addiction treatment, recovery support and related health services.
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Mobile County launches Alabama’s first repeat violent offender docket
A specialized Mobile County court docket takes effect August 1, 2026, aiming to bring qualifying cases to trial within 12 months while preserving defendants’ due-process rights.
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Moody gets approved $328,671 grant for 2.36 miles of resurfacing
Moody has approved state and local funding for resurfacing 11 city streets covering 2.36 miles, but records do not set a construction start date.
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Hoover-Area Gas Eases; Birmingham Diesel Averages $5.161
Hoover-area regular gas averaged $3.747 in AAA’s Birmingham metro check July 31, while diesel averaged $5.161, shaping costs for drivers and businesses.
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Birmingham gas slips to $3.747 as diesel rises to $5.161
AAA’s July 31 Birmingham metro check shows regular gas easing to $3.747 while diesel rises to $5.161, keeping costs mixed for drivers and businesses.
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Mobile Gas Holds Steady While Diesel Rises to $5.146 a Gallon
AAA’s July 31 Mobile metro check puts regular gas at $3.753 and diesel at $5.146, with diesel up 6.7 cents in a week for fuel-heavy businesses.
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Alabama Supreme Court Expedites Tuberville Appeal as Ballot Deadlines Near
The Alabama Supreme Court accelerated briefing in a challenge to Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility, but the schedule could extend beyond Alabama deadlines for replacing a nominee or changing candidate certifications.
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Montgomery gas averages edge higher as diesel reaches $5.14
AAA’s July 29 Montgomery metro check put regular gas at $3.834 and diesel at $5.141, with different trackers showing lower averages based on timing and methodology.
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EPA proposal would shift coal-ash permitting; Gadsden site awaits next steps
EPA proposed letting Alabama oversee coal-ash permits, a change that could affect future reviews of Plant Gadsden. Comments are due Sept. 14.
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Gov. Ivey creates Alabama commission to study K-12 screen use
Gov. Kay Ivey’s July 22 order creates a commission on K-12 screen use. Its report is due Dec. 1, 2026, before possible 2027 legislation.