Birmingham mayor opposes new lounge opening, citing violence concerns; business responds
Mayor Randall Woodfin has voiced strong opposition to the opening of a new downtown lounge, citing concerns over violence in the area.
After downtown shooting, Birmingham mayor has ‘no confidence’ new bar will be safe
After a Thursday night shooting on First Avenue North, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin this morning stated his opposition to the opening of PRVLGE, a new bar in a trouble spot where the Birmingham City Council last month approved a new liquor license.
Bar in downtown Birmingham releases statement following nearby shooting
A local business in downtown Birmingham has released a statement regarding a nearby shooting that took place in the 2300 block of 1st Ave. N on Thursday night. The
Woodfin’s response to Birmingham crime is ‘game of Russian Roulette,’ challenger says
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan today portrayed a dystopian view of the city with a slew of unmet needs, most importantly public safety.
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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin gives 2025 State of the City Address
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Birmingham needs to help unemployed Black men find work at $22 per hour: Mayor
The Birmingham Crime Commission, launched several months ago to address the city’s homicide crisis – specifically gun-related murders – rolled out an initial report calling for a multifaceted crime-fighting strategy focusing on both immediate and long-term solutions, on Jan. 6.
‘We can’t police ourselves out of it' Birmingham mayor’s state of the city message stresses plan to address homicides
Mayor Randall Woodfin reserved the majority of his State of the City message to detail recommendation from the city’s crime commission to curtail record-breaking homicide numbers and tell what the city is already doing.
Birmingham Public Library to host talk-signing event for Randall Woodfin’s memoir
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting a book talk-signing event with the city’s mayor, Randall Woodfin, on Jan. 24.
Could gang activity be driving the violence in Birmingham?
As Birmingham grapples with a record-breaking surge in homicides in 2024, ABC 33/40's I-Team is looking into the potential role of gang activity fueling the vi
Race for Birmingham mayor heats up early as one candidate answers questions about residency
Under Alabama law, candidates for mayor must be residents of the city they wish to represent for at least 90 days before the election.
Mayor Woodfin holds ‘State of the Community’ forum following State of the City address
Mayor Randall Woodfin delivered his State of the City address Tuesday, outlining his administration’s plans to tackle issues like crime, policing and illegal dumping.
Birmingham business owners aid man shot downtown; no suspects in custody
The city's police chief and mayor, along with the Jefferson County district attorney, visited the scene in the 2300 block of First Avenue North.