Jonathan Hardison

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

AUBURN, Ala. (WBRC) - Republican US Senator Tommy Tuberville officially announced Tuesday morning he is running for Alabama governor in 2026. In an exclusive interview with WBRC’s Jonathan Hardison, Sen. Tuberville explains why he is choosing to leave the Senate, how a Tuberville Administration would differ from Governor Ivey, why he’s not worried about a residency challenge, and how he plans to recruit for the state.

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales announced Tuesday she is running for Mayor of Birmingham. Commissioner Scales tells WBRC her campaign is focused on public safety and protecting the city’s assets. Speaking in front of an abandoned house on the city’s East side, Scales said she would focus on cutting down crime and beefing up staffing for the Birmingham Police Department.

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The former Birmingham Water Works Board agreed to millions of dollars worth of new contracts for senior management, including a contract worth more than $3 million for its board attorney on what turned out to be its last full day of existence.

2 weeks ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

CLAY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A new audit released Friday, May 23, raises serious concerns about the Clay County Health Authority’s financial health. The audit from independent firm Draffin Tucker says the authority that runs Clay County’s only hospital lost almost $4 million in the last two years, and auditors say the authority’s financial position “creates substantial doubt about the authority’s ability to continue as a going concern”.

3 weeks ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two Alabama metro areas at opposite ends of our state topped the list of fastest-growing cities in Alabama in 2024, according to new U.S. Census Data released Thursday. Foley, Alabama grew by 12% from July of 2023 to July 2024, making it the 16th-fastest growing metro area in the U.S.Athens, Alabama grew by 5.3%, making it the second-fastest growing city in the state (of cities with a population above 15,000).