BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than 100 workers at the Social Security Administration office in Birmingham have been terminated, Rep. Terri Sewell said Tuesday, as President Donald Trump’s administration accelerates a sweeping purge of federal employees under the guidance of billionaire Elon Musk. The layoffs, part of a broader effort to slash government spending, have sparked…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A four-day police operation in Birmingham resulted in the arrest of 94 individuals as part of a citywide crackdown on criminal activity. The operation, which took place from February 18 to February 21, 2025, involved multiple units within the Birmingham Police Department, including the Tactical Division’s Crime Suppression Unit, the Special Enforcement…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Clark Walker, an Alabama artist whose bold, expressive paintings brought the South’s people and culture to life, died Feb. 22 at the age of 85. Born in Selma in 1940, Walker developed a love for art at an early age, later refining his skills under the guidance of Charles Shannon at the…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama, home to more Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) than any other state, faces a dire crisis as federal funding freezes under President Donald Trump’s administration threaten the survival of these historic institutions. With 14 HBCUs, including eight universities and six community colleges, Alabama has been a cornerstone for Black education…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has reignited criticism of Alabama’s civil asset forfeiture practices, describing them as racially biased and economically devastating. The report, Ending Business as Usual: The Need for Alabama Civil Asset Forfeiture Data Transparency, reveals that law enforcement disproportionately targets Black communities while profiting…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Southern Company, the parent of Alabama Power, raked in $4.4 billion in profits last year, up from $4 billion in 2023. While shareholders are celebrating, many Alabamians are left wondering why a private company is profiting so heavily from an essential service like electricity. Alabama Power’s monopoly on electricity in the state…