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A Military Parade Isn’t Inherently Wrong—But This One Misses the Mark
Opinion: There’s no shortage of controversy over President Trump’s planned military parade on June 14, just as the Army marks its 250th anniversary. Critics are right to question the timing—it’s also Trump’s 79th birthday—and the focus on just the Army, rather than the entire military. But before we dismiss the idea outright, let’s remember: military…
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Birmingham Water Works Board Moves on Questionable Contracts as Disbanding Looms
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Water Works Board’s decision to offer new contracts to senior managers just as it faced being shut down or dissolved has set off a wave of skepticism and concern among city officials and residents, who question whether the move was motivated by self-preservation rather than public interest. The board’s actions…
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Birmingham Sees Sharp Drop in Homicides as Police Strategies Show Early Results
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Homicides in Birmingham have dropped dramatically in the first months of 2025 compared to last year’s record-breaking violence, with police crediting new enforcement strategies and community partnerships for the progress. As of May 21, city officials have reported 31 homicides, down from 58 at the same point in 2024—a reduction of more…
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Trump Administration Withdraws $44 Million Grant for Alabama Biotech Hub
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Trump administration has rescinded a $44 million federal grant awarded to Southern Research and the University of Alabama at Birmingham to advance the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, a move that threatens to stall a major initiative aimed at boosting the region’s biotech sector, creating jobs, and improving health outcomes for underserved…
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Moms for Liberty Hosts Marjorie Taylor Greene in Alabama, Amplifying Controversy and Calls of Bigotry
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Madison County chapter of Moms for Liberty has invited Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to be the keynote speaker at its upcoming annual event in Huntsville, drawing sharp criticism and plans for counter-protests. While the exact time and place of the event have not yet been publicly announced, organizers say further…
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U.S. Citizen Detained in Foley Immigration Raid
FOLEY, Ala. — A recent federal immigration raid at a Foley construction site has stirred confusion and fear across Alabama’s Hispanic community after a U.S. citizen was forcibly detained by agents despite presenting official identification.Leonardo García Venegas, 25, was born in Florida and is a U.S. citizen. He was working at the site last Wednesday…
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