Brighton City Council decides not to dismiss police chief despite allegations of corruption and retaliation.
The Brighton City Council decided to retain police chief Larry Woods during a meeting on Wednesday night, putting a halt to efforts aimed at removing him amid mounting corruption allegations involving several councillors. Reports suggest that Woods has accused council members of retaliating against him for their investigations into misconduct. This includes issues related to […]
Becky Holt declares her intention to run for Mountain Brook City Council
Becky Holt Joins Mountain Brook City Council Race Becky Holt, a well-known community figure and nonprofit leader, has officially entered the race for the Mountain Brook City Council. She’s aiming for the seat currently occupied by Virginia Smith, who has decided not to run for reelection. In her campaign announcement, Holt shared, “My mom, my […]
Chris Lane declares intention to run for the Ward 3 seat on Homewood City Council
Chris Lane, who has lived in Homewood his entire life and owns a local business, is running for the third seat on the Homewood City Council. Lane, who previously competed for mayor in 2020, explained that his choice to enter public service was influenced by “numerous discussions and reflections” regarding the city’s future and local […]
City Council of Hanceville greenlights consultant to assist in reconstructing police department
Hansville City Council Moves to Rebuild Police Department After months of turmoil stemming from the indictment of several officers, the Hansville City Council has made a significant decision. They voted to hire consultants to assist in rebuilding the police department, as reported by ABC 33/40. This decision emerged during a council meeting on Thursday. As […]
Birmingham City Council Member: The significance of Governor Ivey’s key appointment to the Public Service Commission
Alabama’s Economic Growth and the Role of the APSC It seems we’ve reached a point where Alabama often gets overlooked in discussions about national economic health. After years of local collaboration and creativity, a new chapter is opening as more industries establish themselves in Alabama’s fertile ground. We know the stereotypes that can crop up […]
JJ Thomas, a local business leader, declares candidacy for Homewood City Council Ward 2
JJ Thomas, a well-known local business figure and community leader from Homewood, has announced his candidacy for the Ward 2 city council seat. As Homewood approaches its centennial anniversary, Thomas believes this is a pivotal moment—not just for reflection, but also for planning how the city can evolve over the next hundred years. “Next year […]
Health council moves forward with plans to enhance mental health and elder care throughout Alabama
The Alabama-wide Health Coordination Council (SHCC) took notable steps this month to broaden health services statewide, particularly in mental health, geriatric care, and rehabilitation. As reported by Alabama political reporter, the SHCC reviewed and approved a proposal during its June meeting. One of the accepted plans comes from Koosa Valley Medical Center, aiming to enhance […]
Concerns grow among Lincoln officers during city council meeting
The city council meeting in Lincoln turned into an emotional display of frustration on Tuesday night as plusieurs police officers voiced their concerns about the leadership and functioning of the Lincoln Police Department. Notably, this discussion unfolded in the absence of the mayor, who had been reported absent during the holiday season. A standout moment […]
Madison election news: Four city council positions without opposition
The deadline for local elections in Alabama has closed, and in Madison, four candidates for city council are running unopposed. In District 1, incumbent Maura Wroblewski is the only candidate qualifying for the position. District 2 will see newcomer David Beer running unopposed. Similarly, in District 3, Alice Lessman holds the same situation. There is […]
Canmore council to endorse sister city agreement with Sedona, Arizona
Canmore and Sedona, Arizona, will be officially designated as sister cities when Canmore endorses the agreement at Canmore Public Library on June 28th. Canmore – Canmore and Sedona, Arizona, are officially designated as sister cities. The two communities formally approve the agreement at Canmore Public Library on June 28 after Canmore Council approved the move […]
