Councilor Clinton Woods invites residents to Huffman High School Jersey Retirement Ceremony for Stanley Robinson

Press Release February 7, 2024  On Wednesday, February 7th, Huffman High School will be honoring the life and legacy of Stanley Robinson, the former Mr. Basketball in Alabama who passed away in 2020 at the age of 32. The jersey retirement ceremony will take place at Huffman High School at 6:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, the … Read more

Join us for the 3rd Annual YouthSpeak

YouthSpeak is back for it’s third year, and it’s bigger and better than ever!  Presented by District 6 Councilor Crystal Smitherman in partnership with Red Mountain Theatre, YouthSpeak is a FREE performance featuring young talent from across Central Alabama.  Ramsay High School, Jefferson County Academy of Theatre and Dance, Huffman High School, Jackson-Olin High School, … Read more

District 7 Town Hall Meeting

The City of Birmingham will be hosting a Town Hall meeting with Pro Tem Wardine Alexander and Mayor Randall Woodfin on Thursday, February 22nd at Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, starting at 6pm.   This is going to be a great opportunity to take part in the conversation about issues that are important to our … Read more

FYI: Free tax prep available starting in late January

Councilor Crystal Smitherman (D6) wants to make residents aware that they can sign up for an appointment for assistance preparing their taxes this year.  Appointments start in late January, so visit the website on the flyer or call 1-888-99-TAX-AL (82925) for more information.

District 9 Councilor LaTonya Tate Appointed to PSCP Federal Advocacy Committee

Birmingham City Councilor LaTonya Tate has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) Federal Advocacy Committee. Councilor Tate, who chairs the Council’s Public Safety Committee, was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities … Read more

Birmingham City Council holding Press Conference to discuss $125k in Small Business Grants on Tuesday

On Tuesday, January 30th, the Birmingham City Council will be holding a press conference with representatives from the Penny Foundation to discuss the 2024 Future Forward Grant Cycle. The press conference will begin at 9 a.m. on the second floor of Birmingham’s City Hall (Gallery of Distinguished Citizens). Council President Darrell O’Quinn, President Pro Tem … Read more

District 6 Holiday Social: Titusville Library

Join Councilor Crystal Smitherman and the Ramsay High School Choir for a hot dinner and a musical performance!  Dinner will be first come, first served, so make plans to arrive early (start time is 2pm!)   We will see you on December 18th!