Donald V. Watkins
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 172 min read
Why is the U.S. Secret Service Propping Up Disgraced Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin?
The Secret Service does not have the manpower to protect Donald Trump's life, but they have plenty of time to prop up Mayor Randall Woodfin.
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Donald V. Watkins
Oct 165 min read
Randall Woodfin’s Crime Commission: It’s All Smoke and Mirrors
Birmingham, Alabama Mayor Randall Woodfin's recently announced Crime Commission is all smoke and mirrors. It's Woodfin's latest PR gimmick.
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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 135 min read
Elections Have Consequences: The Unseen Cost of Bad Policy Decisions in Black Communities
Guest contributor and Birmingham, Alabama native Eric Hall explains the unseen cost of bad policy decisions in Black Communities.
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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 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
Oct 32 min read
Only Mayor Randall Woodfin Has the Statutory Power to Enforce Birmingham’s Public Safety Laws
Under Birmingham's Mayor-Council Act, only Mayor Randall Woodfin has the power and duty to enforce the city's public safety laws.
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Donald V. Watkins
Oct 23 min read
Mayor Randall Woodfin Seems Incapable of Telling Us the Truth About the Strength of the Birmingham Police Department
Mayor Randall Woodfin's public statements on the strength of his police department are contradicted by a litany of City Hall officials.
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Donald V. Watkins
Sep 293 min read
Gang Warfare Caused Saturday Night Massacre in Five Points South
Birmingham is caught up in the deadly grip of gang violence. They are fighting for control of drug trafficking in the city's Southside.
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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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Donald V. Watkins
Aug 12 min read
Homicides in Birmingham Will Continue to Rise Until the Police Department is Restored to 900 Sworn Officers
This current streak of violent crime in Birmingham, Alabama will continue until 900 sworn officers are working on the police force, again.
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Donald V. Watkins
Jul 53 min read
Birmingham Can Retake Control of City Streets from Drug Dealers and Gang Members by Implementing this Crime-Fighting Plan
The law enforcement tools needed to retake the streets of Birmingham already exist within the world of professional law enforcement.
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Donald V. Watkins
Jun 202 min read
Birmingham Mayor’s In-Law Shot Last Week in the Ensley Community. BPD Has Suppressed News of the Shooting.
Mayor Randal Woodfin's in-law was shot last week in Ensley, but news of this shooting has been suppressed by the Mayor.
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Donald V. Watkins
Jun 143 min read
Finally, a Practical and Effective Solution to Birmingham’s Skyrocketing Violent Crime Problem is on the Horizon
Two Alabama lawmakers have finally proposed a practical and effective solution to Birmingham's growing public safety problem.
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Donald V. Watkins
May 163 min read
Public Safety in Birmingham, Alabama Has Collapsed
Public safety in Birmingham, Alabama has collapsed. Police protection for its citizens is nonexistent. The city is a war zone.
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Donald V. Watkins
Dec 25, 20224 min read
Ending Misery In Birmingham
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 25, 2022 An Editorial Opinion Residents of the City of Birmingham, Alabama...
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Donald V. Watkins
Dec 23, 20224 min read
How To Curb Violent Crime In Birmingham, Alabama
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 23, 2022 Another homicide occurred in Birmingham on Thursday night. This...
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