In 2018, the city of Birmingham made two policy choices that have contributed to the death of the city in a big way. We explain them here.

As of today, 145 gun-related homicides have occurred in Birmingham in 2024. The city is on track to break its 1933 record of 148 homicides.

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

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

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.

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?

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

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