Forbes Magazine List of the Most Dangerous Cities in America

Donald V. Watkins

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Birmingham is Ranked Near the Bottom of the Milken Institute’s List of Best-Performing U.S. Cities for 2024

Birmingham, Alabama continues its freefall in the Milken Institute's annual list of Best-Performing Cities. It is Alabama's worst-run city.

Donald V. Watkins

Oct 243 min read

Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond is Out; Mayor Randall Woodfin Stays On

Controversial Birmingham, Alabama Police Chief Scott Thurmond has left his job. He's out. Failed Mayor Randall Woodfin remains in office.

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Donald V. Watkins

Oct 223 min read

Welcome to the 2024 Magic City Classic Weekend!

Magic City Classic patrons will start pouring into Birmingham, Alabama this week. They must secure their own personal safety in Birmingham.

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Donald V. Watkins

Oct 183 min read

WalletHub: Birmingham Ranked “Worst-Run City” in Alabama

WalletHub has ranked Birmingham, Alabama as the worst-run city in the state and 129th (out of 148) worst-run cities in the U.S. for 2024.

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Donald V. Watkins

Oct 142 min read

Birmingham Police Department Budget Cuts Began with Randall Woodfin's First Budget Presentation in May 2018

Thanks to Mayor Woodfin, Birmingham has ascended from the No. 3 most dangerous city in the U.S. to the "Murder Capital of the U.S." Why?

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Donald V. Watkins

Oct 123 min read

Birmingham is Emerging as the Murder Capital of the U.S.

Birmingham is emerging as the Murder Capital of the U.S. Homicides are driving Birmingham's ascent to the most dangerous city in America.

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Donald V. Watkins

Oct 84 min read

The Story Behind Birmingham's Spree of Unsolved Mass Shootings in 2024

There is a backstory to Birmingham's three unsolved mass shootings in 2024. This insightful article tells readers what that story is.

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Donald V. Watkins

Oct 63 min read

None of the Three Mass Shootings in Birmingham Since February 2024 Has Been Solved

Birmingham has experienced three mass shootings since February 2024. None of these crimes has been solved.

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Donald V. Watkins

Aug 204 min read

Birmingham Residents are Lulled to Sleep with PR Gimmicks While Murders Soar in the City

Three news organization have joined Mayor Woodfin's PR gimmick to lull Birmingham residents to sleep on the city's violent crime problem.

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