WalletHub Worst-Run City Rankings

Donald V. Watkins

3 days ago2 min read

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 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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