Ramsey Archibald

2 weeks ago | birminghamtimes.com | Ramsey Archibald

By Ramsey Archibald | [email protected] Mayor Randall Woodfin has a sizable advantage early in his bid for a third term as the Magic City’s mayor. He’s currently sitting on hundreds of thousands of dollars more in campaign cash than the only other person who has reported contributions in the race. And he’s getting contributions from all over the country. Woodfin’s campaign reported about $121,000 in cash contributions in March, bringing his total for cash raised in 2025 to about $350,000.

2 weeks ago | al.com | Ramsey Archibald

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has a sizable advantage early in his bid for a third term as the Magic City’s mayor. He’s currently sitting on hundreds of thousands of dollars more in campaign cash than the only other person who has reported contributions in the race. And he’s getting contributions from all over the country. Woodfin’s campaign reported about $121,000 in cash contributions in March, bringing his total for cash raised in 2025 to about $350,000.

2 weeks ago | al.com | Ramsey Archibald

It’s that time of year. The weather is getting warmer — maybe too warm, in some parts — and if you haven’t taken your family on a spring break vacation already, it’s likely you’re planning one for the summer. But the question remains: Lake or beach? That’san age-old debate in these parts. But when it comes to real estate, the pendulum might be swinging to Alabama’s freshwater properties. Some of that comes down to convenience.

2 weeks ago | al.com | Ramsey Archibald

Alabama is home to some of the more affordable housing options in the country, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some expensive real estate markets in the state. One city, in particular, has a typical home value approaching seven figures. And certain hot vacation destinations near the beach and Alabama’s lakes are getting pricier and pricier. [Can’t see the map? Click here.]Mountain Brook, Alabama’s “Tiny Kingdom” just south of Birmingham, is the most expensive city in the state to buy a home.

1 month ago | al.com | Ramsey Archibald

Alabama’s largest metro’s name may have gotten smaller, but its population is getting bigger. The Birmingham Metropolitan Area, formerly Birmingham-Hoover, is growing. Everywhere. RELATED: Alabama’s largest metro has a new nameFor the first time since 2008, all seven counties that make up the region gained population in 2024. “It’s the first time since the Great Recession,” said Charles Ball, executive director of the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. “The growth is good.