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Birmingham Council Public Safety Committee Member J.T. Moore Arrested for DUI After Passing Out in City Vehicle
J.T. Moore is a member of Birmingham, Alabama's Public Safety Committee. Sunday, he was arrested for DUI after passing out in a city SUV.

Donald V. Watkins
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Black-Owned Businesses are Getting Shafted on Federal Contracts for Goods and Services
Black Americans contribute 7-8% to total federal revenue. Yet, qualified Black businesses are awarded only 1.6% of all federal contracts.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 29, 20244 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 24, 20243 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Harris v. Trump: We Make No Endorsement
Our group of independent voters will not endorse a nominee in the 2024 presidential election. In our view, both nominees are deeply flawed.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 19, 20245 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 18, 20243 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 17, 20242 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 16, 20245 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?

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 14, 20242 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 13, 20245 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 12, 20243 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 8, 20244 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 6, 20243 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 3, 20242 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 2, 20243 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.

Donald V. Watkins
Sep 29, 20243 min read


DOJ: Bribery is Okay for Clarence Thomas, But Criminal for NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Clarence Thomas is a crook, but federal prosecutors will not prosecute him for bribery. They are prosecuting Mayor Eric Adams for bribery.

Donald V. Watkins
Sep 28, 20242 min read


The Newhouse Family: New York Media Billionaires Begging for Alabama Dollars
Meet the New York billionaires who peddled racist journalism in Alabama for six decades -- Donald Newhouse and the late Samuel Newhouse, Jr.

Donald V. Watkins
Sep 26, 20244 min read


Diddy’s Lawyer Represented a Previous Federal Racketeering and Sex Trafficking Client Who was Sentenced to 120 Years in Prison
The last racketeering/sex trafficking client represented by Sean Combs's criminal lawyer was sentenced to 120 years in prison.

Donald V. Watkins
Sep 24, 20241 min read


What Daily Life Looks Like for "Diddy" in the “Hole”
Daily life for "Diddy" in the "Hole" at the federal detention center in New York is pure hell. Diddy has been placed under a suicide watch.

Donald V. Watkins
Sep 22, 20245 min read
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