https://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mu3xxn2be22jBinnie Myles, a perennial Birmingham radio personality, host and spokesperson has died. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/08/longtime-birmingham-personality-binnie-myles-dies.html27 Aug 2026 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3xxn2be22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mu3xx6ecc22jBinnie Myles, a perennial Birmingham radio personality, host and spokesperson has died. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/08/longtime-birmingham-personality-binnie-myles-dies.html27 Aug 2026 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3xx6ecc22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mtya4nvm3c2oLocked doors, lights off and no final results: An Alabama city's election for mayor, council & school board remains uncertain amid confusion in Bessemer. No final numbers were posted by city officials Tuesday night. https://www.al.com/election/2026/08/bessemer-election-results-are-on-hold-amid-confusion-at-city-hall.html26 Aug 2026 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtya4nvm3c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mtjzmnb7qk2cA federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit challenging Birmingham's regional water utility. But legal fights are not over. Another federal case from the city of Birmingham remains, along with a case in state court. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/08/federal-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-challenging-birminghams-regional-water-board.html20 Aug 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjzmnb7qk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mrsnyoyrz22sA Birmingham church sign assails state Republican leaders as bigots who stole the water utility and urges the mayor & pastors to fight back harder. Rev. Michael Jordan calls it a racist conspiracy to snatch jobs, money and resources from Birmingham. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/07/birmingham-pastors-church-sign-says-republican-bigots-stole-the-water-utility.html29 Jul 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsnyoyrz22shttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mrngcrejx22sAll signs point to the regional water utility moving out of Birmingham and heading to the suburbs. But no one is answering questions. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/07/is-alabamas-largest-water-utility-leaving-birmingham-no-one-will-say.html27 Jul 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrngcrejx22shttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mrn2gbbojc2sSuspended Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard is making a temporary return to the courthouse, but with restrictions. Blanchard was granted permission to access her office and gather records related to her upcoming trial. https://www.al.com/news/2026/07/suspended-probate-judge-facing-trial-can-return-to-alabama-courthouse-but-with-restrictions.html27 Jul 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn2gbbojc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mrcxs3qgmc2dThe sheriff of Alabama's largest county says rumors about his ties to illegal gambling are part of a Republican conspiracy to undermine him and other Democrats. “They’ve been wanting to take me out of office since day one,” he says. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/07/gop-conspiracy-behind-gambling-rumors-jefferson-county-sheriff-claims-to-take-me-out.html23 Jul 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcxs3qgmc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mqtq36ofo22mPolice officers sued for excessive force in the death of a west Alabama man have reached a settlement with his family as two others begin mediation talks in the federal lawsuit. Bodycam footage shows the exchange that ended in Michael Broady's death. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/07/two-officers-accused-of-excessive-force-in-death-of-alabama-man-reach-settlement-with-family.html17 Jul 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtq36ofo22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mqpnl72blc2tA Birmingham businessman, who is also the sheriff's brother, has won a major round in his libel and defamation lawsuit against a conservative news site over comments linking him to illegal gambling. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/07/the-state-once-seized-240000-from-his-accounts-now-this-birmingham-businessman-is-winning-his-defamation-fight.html15 Jul 2026 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpnl72blc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mqknnoweds22State auditors are making what they call a routine examination of Jefferson County Probate Court spending at the same time suspended Judge Yashiba Blanchard fights for her job. Here's what we know so far. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/07/state-auditors-make-routine-probe-of-probate-court-spending-as-judge-fights-for-her-job.html13 Jul 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqknnoweds22https://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mqcoxnnbp22gAn Alabama mayor - who is also a former police officer - says he does not feel safe working at city hall. He castigated city leaders as ‘ghetto' and 'modern day oppressors.' Others on the dais tell a different story and say problems rest with the mayor who remains absent. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/07/alabama-mayor-says-ghetto-city-hall-is-too-dangerous-for-him-to-work.html10 Jul 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcoxnnbp22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mq5dt5d5dc22The Birmingham City Council and their families can get personal security "to address a national increase in credible threats and violent acts against public officials." A source tells AL.com that this is in response to social media threats against them over data centers. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/07/birmingham-council-approves-security-for-themselves-their-families-when-facing-threats.html08 Jul 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5dt5d5dc22https://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mpyf56wfns2rIn a little over a year, the now suspended probate judge for Alabama’s largest county approved spending more than $1 million for two consultants, along with thousands more for radio commercials and promotional materials including T-shirts & photo shoots. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/07/suspended-judge-spent-more-than-1-million-on-pr-firms-and-radio-ads-from-discretionary-fund.html06 Jul 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyf56wfns2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3moyc5hj7ts23The city of Birmingham is investing $7 million in a $39.5 million plan to transform a historic steam plan into a first of its kind community gathering place and space for people with sensory challenges. “This has global impact,” says Mayor Randall Woodfin. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/birmingham-investing-7-million-in-amazing-395-million-space-for-people-with-sensory-challenges.html23 Jun 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3moyc5hj7ts23https://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3moybum545s23Ala. Rep. Terri Sewell joins New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to lead healthcare committee as midterms near. Dems are focusing on affordability as a priority before Nov. elections. AOC has previously partnered with Sewell, including her visit to Ala. last month. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/sewell-joins-ocasio-cortez-to-lead-democratic-committee-on-healthcare-as-midterms-near.html23 Jun 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3moybum545s23https://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3moqa24pgck2kBirmingham's regional water utility ranks last in customer service and the board is paying $90,000 to the company that gave them poor marks to learn why. The utility board was restructured by the state last year in part over customer service concerns. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/birmingham-water-board-ranks-last-in-customer-service-spending-90000-to-learn-why.html20 Jun 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3moqa24pgck2khttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3monwggw56k2hBirmingham activist Eric Hall has just one regret after his arrest at city hall when he demanded to meet with Mayor Randall Woodfin to discuss two recent deaths at the city jail. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/two-deaths-in-three-days-expose-birmingham-city-jails-disturbing-conditions-the-city-has-a-responsibility.html19 Jun 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3monwggw56k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3molxuh3sos2hNew details are revealed in secret plans from Birmingham's regional water utility to leave the city and head to Shelby County suburbs. The water board remains mum, yet AL.com has the latest information on the plan and what it means. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/plan-to-move-birmingham-water-utility-to-the-suburbs-creeps-forward-clouded-in-secrecy.html http://AL.com18 Jun 2026 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3molxuh3sos2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3moiyleed2c2uA state lawmaker who is challenging her loss for reelection said she no longer has confidence in receiving a fair hearing from the judge assigned to the case. She says the judge is friends and drinking buddies with some officials and witnesses in the case. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/too-close-for-comfort-lawmaker-asks-judge-to-step-aside-in-lawsuit-to-overturn-election.html17 Jun 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiyleed2c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mogxitnp2s2cA Birmingham activist demanded to see the mayor about recent deaths at the city jail. Instead, was tackled & arrested after a showdown with police. In handcuffs, Eric Hall says it's all evidence of a "coward ass mayor and a coward ass administration." https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/birmingham-activist-arrested-at-city-hall-after-showdown-with-police-over-jail-deaths.html16 Jun 2026 23:33 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mogxitnp2s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mogb3wkofk2uAlleged secret plans by Birmingham’s regional water utility to abandon the city and move offices to the suburbs have ignited pushback from critics. Central Alabama Water leaders are quiet, but a lawyer is railing against the plan & demanding answers. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/lawyer-demands-answers-on-alleged-plan-to-move-birmingham-water-utility.html16 Jun 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mogb3wkofk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3modkw6m45k2lA board member of Birmingham's regional water utility alleges there are secret plans underway to move Central Alabama Water out of the city and into the suburbs of Shelby County. "It's a slap in the face," she says. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/secret-plans-allegedly-underway-to-move-birmingham-water-utility-out-of-city-a-slap-in-the-face.html15 Jun 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3modkw6m45k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mo24jygezs2eA lawsuit challenging the victory of a political newcomer over a longtime Birmingham area legislator now rests with a skeptical judge. Rep. Juandalynn Givan argues that Alicia Escott Lumpkin was prohibited from seeking the post because she worked for the mayor. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/fate-of-lawsuit-over-election-defeat-of-longtime-state-rep-rests-with-skeptical-judge.html11 Jun 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo24jygezs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mnrnsi3aa22uThe first and only female plant operator at Alabama's largest water utility has filed a federal complaint alleging sexual harassment, gender and race-based mistreatment that she says led to her firing. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/too-beautiful-fired-water-utility-manager-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-federal-complaint.html08 Jun 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrnsi3aa22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mnd3bzaolc2yShe won, but was she even eligible to run? A defeated state lawmaker has filed election challenge in court that questions her opponent’s qualifications to seek office. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/06/defeated-lawmaker-files-election-challenge-in-court-questions-opponents-eligibility.html02 Jun 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnd3bzaolc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mnam4zrzjc2wFrom luxury trips to bird hunting and football tickets, @hdenham.bsky.social combed through pages of documents to see what gifts were received by Alabama's federal judges. Here's what she found. https://www.al.com/news/2026/06/luxury-trips-bird-hunting-football-tickets-here-are-gifts-alabamas-federal-judges-accepted.html01 Jun 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnam4zrzjc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mmwschnrcc26Birmingham's regional water system needs a court-appointed overseer to end ‘reckless and unlawful’ acts, a lawsuit claims. And a familiar name has joined the fight against what is now known as Central Alabama Water. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/05/birmingham-water-system-must-be-taken-over-to-end-reckless-and-unlawful-acts-lawsuit-claims.html28 May 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwschnrcc26https://bsky.app/profile/newsmanbryant.bsky.social/post/3mmubzy72mc26Suspended Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard is accused of election interference in a new lawsuit filed by a failed legislative candidate. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/05/suspended-jefferson-county-probate-judge-accused-of-election-interference-in-new-lawsuit.html27 May 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:5iamcn5hi2wix23mxtcsvz35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmubzy72mc26