Jonathan Hardison

Birmingham

Anchor, Managing Editor and Investigative Reporter at WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL)

Anchor/Reporter for FOX6 WBRC, husband to Kristen, dad to Sam, Will, &Jack. Note: Content shared via tweets to @fox6hardison may be republished on air or online

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New appointments fill out Birmingham Regional Water Board ahead of 1st meeting

1 day ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - New appointments made or announced Tuesday have filled out the remaining seats on the new seven-member Birmingham Regional Water Board ahead of the group’s first scheduled meeting coming on Wednesday night. Governor Kay Ivey announced she is appointing Tommy Hudson to the board.
Birmingham City Council votes to buy Birmingham Water Works; legitimacy of transaction in question

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham City Council voted Thursday, May 8, to ratify a purchase agreement to buy the assets of the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB), ostensibly absorbing the utility back into the city government and reversing a controversial transaction from 2001. The Water Works Board purchased the city’s water assets in 2001 for $471 million in cash and assumed debt.
Regional Water Works System board member files federal lawsuit against City of Birmingham, BWWB

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison |Lauren Harksen

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A lawsuit was filed Wednesday night by the first appointed member of the Regional Water Works System (RWWS) against the City of Birmingham and the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB). The lawsuit is asking a judge to declare the new RWWS is in charge and the old BWWB is invalid because it no longer exists. This comes after the BWWB met Wednesday night and voted to sell the utility to the City of Birmingham hours after the governor signed Senate Bill 330 into law.
Birmingham Water Works Board votes to sell utility to City of Birmingham

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison |Lauren Harksen

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Water Works Board has voted to sell the utility to the city of Birmingham for $1 after a special called board meeting Wednesday night. The vote comes after Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 330 into law on Wednesday. The bill overhauls the Birmingham Water Works Board. Much of the BWWB meeting happened behind closed doors in executive session.
City of Birmingham files federal lawsuit to try to stop Water Works board overhaul

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - On Tuesday afternoon, May 6, a federal judge partially granted the City of Birmingham’s request for a restraining order in its new federal lawsuit to attempt to stop the implementation of Senate Bill 330. The bill would remove the current nine Birmingham Water Works Board members and replace them with seven new board members.
Bill to overhaul Birmingham Water Works Board heads to Gov. Ivey

2 weeks ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A bill that would make major changes to the composition of the Birmingham Water Works Board passed the House and Senate. The bill now goes to Governor Kay Ivey for approval. Senate Bill 330 would convert the Birmingham Water Works Board into a regional board and terminate the terms of all current BWWB members upon passage.
Former Homewood finance director sentenced to 3 years in federal prison

2 weeks ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Former City of Homewood Finance Director Robert Burgett was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison Wednesday, a sentence he will begin serving in June. Burgett pleaded guilty in October to 3 counts of wire fraud related to the embezzlement of nearly $950,000 from the City of Homewood.
Bill to overhaul Birmingham Water Works Board passes House Committee

2 weeks ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A bill that would make major changes to the composition of the Birmingham Water Works Board passed a House Committee vote Tuesday, April 29, after passing the the Alabama Senate last Thursday, and now heads to the full House floor for a potential vote later this week. Senate Bill 330 would convert the Birmingham Water Works Board into a regional board and terminate the terms of all current BWWB members upon passage.
On Your Side Safety Check: Saving money when using heat, air in same day

2 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - How warm can it be inside your house and still ensure your family is comfortable? Answering that question can go a long way in determining how much money you can save during the late spring season where you may be using your heat in the morning and air conditioning later at night. The utility recommends setting your thermostat as close to the actual outside air temperature as is comfortable for you.
On Your Side Safety Check: Saving money when using heat, air in same day

2 weeks ago | wtvy.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - How warm can it be inside your house and still ensure your family is comfortable? Answering that question can go a long way in determining how much money you can save during the late spring season where you may be using your heat in the morning and air conditioning later at night. The utility recommends setting your thermostat as close to the actual outside air temperature as is comfortable for you.