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City Council extends COVID-19 face coverings ordinance
At a special meeting Friday, members extended the law until June 12 but reduced penalties for those who don't comply. Read more
May 29, 2020
6:05 PM
Mayor declares state of emergency in Birmingham following Sunday unrest
Downtown saw looting and other violence following a peaceful demonstration of the killing of George Floyd. Read more
Jun 1, 2020
11:01 AM
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
City Council approves levy of property taxes extended by voters
The ordinance allows the collection of school taxes overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2019. Read more
May 26, 2020
11:27 AM
Photo by Erin Nelson. Starnes Media
Zoo receives special gift from Birmingham Barons
The team donated infield clay for the Birmingham Zoo's flamingo habitat. The zoo is also asking for donations to its Emergency Animal fund. Read more
May 4, 2020
1:31 PM
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
City of Birmingham to delay 2021 budget due to COVID-19
The City Council also approved to extend its shelter-in-place and face coverings ordinances until May 29. Read more
May 20, 2020
8:25 AM
News & Events
Photo by Erin Nelson. Starnes Media
City Council extends COVID-19 face coverings ordinance
At a special meeting Friday, members extended the law until June 12 but reduced penalties for those who don't comply. Read more
May 29, 2020
6:05 PM
Mayor declares state of emergency in Birmingham following Sunday unrest
Downtown saw looting and other violence following a peaceful demonstration of the killing of George Floyd. Read more
Jun 1, 2020
11:01 AM
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
City Council approves levy of property taxes extended by voters
The ordinance allows the collection of school taxes overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2019. Read more
May 26, 2020
11:27 AM
Photo by Erin Nelson. Starnes Media
Zoo receives special gift from Birmingham Barons
The team donated infield clay for the Birmingham Zoo's flamingo habitat. The zoo is also asking for donations to its Emergency Animal fund. Read more
May 4, 2020
1:31 PM
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
City of Birmingham to delay 2021 budget due to COVID-19
The City Council also approved to extend its shelter-in-place and face coverings ordinances until May 29. Read more
May 20, 2020
8:25 AM
