Hoover mayor addresses death threats aimed at city council candidate while FBI and local police investigate the allegations
Hoover officials have condemned the threats and slander directed at city council candidate Tanvere Patel as both local police and federal agents investigate a recent surge of harassment related to the upcoming election. As reported by CBS 42, Hoover Police and the FBI were alerted after it was reported that Patel had received an online […]
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed shares budget plan with City Council
Montgomery’s Proposed Budget for 2026 On Tuesday, Montgomery Mayor Stephen L. Reid presented a proposed budget for the General Fund Management and Debt Services for 2026 to the City Council. This budget, totaling $353.2 million, marks a 6.5% increase from the last year. Reid emphasized that the budget reflects the city’s growth and the values […]
Mayor Woodfin presents his policy agenda for Birmingham’s future.
Birmingham Mayor’s New Policy Platform Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin unveiled a comprehensive policy platform on Monday, outlining his vision for the city’s future. This platform aims to advance his administration’s goals, focusing on enhancing public safety, boosting economic opportunities, and improving residents’ quality of life across Birmingham. Woodfin reflected on the city’s history, stating, “Birmingham […]
Black Economic Alliance PAC supports Woodfin for Birmingham mayor
Support for Randall Woodfin’s Reelection Recently, the Black Economic Alliance PAC expressed its backing for Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin ahead of the local elections on August 26th. This coalition is made up of Black business leaders and allies who support candidates focused on advancing Black economic progress. This endorsement adds to Woodfin’s growing list of […]
Audio from body cameras reveals Orange Beach mayor at a domestic violence incident.
Domestic Violence Calls Involving Orange Beach Mayor Surface Audio recordings linked to previous allegations of domestic violence involving Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon were released Monday, just days before the upcoming election. Local resident CC Dixon Moreno, who is currently engaged in a federal lawsuit against the city for withholding bodycam footage, shared these audio […]
Opelika will choose its first new mayor in 21 years as Mayor Fuller steps down.
Opelika Prepares for Change as Mayor Gary Fuller Retires After 21 years under the leadership of Mayor Gary Fuller, Opelika is poised for a shift. Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to make a decision in what is being called the first open mayoral race in a generation, featuring candidates Herman G. Burns […]
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Achieves a Milestone with Grand Jury Indictment
New Orleans Mayor Charged in Historic Indictment LaToya Cantrell, the Mayor of New Orleans, made history recently by becoming the first mayor in the city’s 307-year legacy to be charged with a federal crime. The charges were brought against her in court, including conspiracy, wire fraud, making false statements, interfering with justice, and providing false […]
Pete Buttigieg supports Randall Woodfin for the mayor of Birmingham
Buttigieg Endorses Birmingham Mayor Woodfin for Reelection Former U.S. Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg endorsed Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin for reelection on Thursday. He referred to Woodfin as a national example of courageous, people-focused leadership capable of revitalizing cities. This endorsement adds to the growing momentum behind Woodfin’s 2025 reelection campaign, drawing national notice to Birmingham […]
Democratic Mayors Association supports Rep. Barbara Drummond for mayor of Mobile
DMA Endorses Barbara Drummond for Mobile Mayor On Thursday, the Democratic Mayors’ Association (DMA) officially threw its support behind Barbara Drummond, a Democratic representative from Mobile, Alabama, as the next mayor of the city. The DMA is a political group comprising Democratic mayors from cities with populations exceeding 30,000. Its aim is to mobilize these […]
Candidates for mayor of Orange Beach exchange criticisms during debate
Debate Between Mayor Tony Kennon and Councilor Jeff Boyd In a debate held by 1819 News, incumbent Mayor Tony Kennon faced off against Councilor Jeff Boyd on Tuesday evening. Boyd criticized Kennon, portraying him as a domineering figure whose actions have led to legal troubles for the city and hindered possible partnerships. Kennon responded by […]