BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) is rolling out automatic water meters to enhance efficiency and transparency in water usage monitoring. These smart meters provide real-time data, helping to detect leaks and manage consumption more effectively. Founded in 1872 by the Elyton Land Company, Birmingham’s water system has evolved significantly. Initially, it…

Tropical Storm Kirk, currently in the eastern North Atlantic, is intensifying with sustained winds reaching 60 mph. It is expected to become a major hurricane later this week. This development comes on the heels of Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc across several states just last week. Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm…

Birmingham, Ala. — The city of Birmingham is reeling from the gruesome details surrounding the murder of Mahogany Jackson, a case that has sent shockwaves through the community. On February 26, 2024, the lifeless body of Jackson was discovered on Laurel Avenue, a victim of a fatal gunshot wound to the head. What initially appeared…

Montgomery, Ala. – Alabama prison guards are facing allegations of conducting secretive executions, adding to concerns about the already dire conditions for incarcerated individuals. Despite the absence of formal secrecy laws, critics claim the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) hides execution details, including the qualifications of its execution team members. The lack of transparency has…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal appeals court has breathed new life into the lawsuit of Michael Jennings, a Black pastor arrested while watering his neighbor’s plants in Childersburg, Alabama. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the officers involved lacked probable cause and are not shielded by qualified immunity, overturning a previous dismissal…