Olivia McMurrey
General Assignment ReporterOlivia McMurrey's multimedia storytelling has encompassed a wide range of topics as well as local, regional and national perspectives. She has special interest in labor, economic, education and environmental reporting, and her work has won national and regional awards. Olivia earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in creative writing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is a past president of Alabama Media Professionals and currently chairs the organization’s News Literacy Committee.
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Attacks on the utility sector are on the rise, and financially stressed water utilities are at higher risk, a cybersecurity expert said. CAW slashed its budget and staff earlier this year. -
The utility's CEO said senior managers misunderstood when the current contract ended, and there wasn't time to request proposals from companies other than the one he recommended to the board. -
Whitman, Alabama features everyday Alabamians reciting Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself.” While the film debuted in 2017, airport leaders said it’s a perfect way to celebrate the U.S.'s 250th birthday. -
The suit aims to halt construction of a hyperscale data center in the Oxmoor Valley neighborhood. Testimony this week detailed the city’s permitting of the project, which plaintiffs say was illegal. -
The judge made the decision Friday after hearing arguments that hinged on whether the two homeowners are eligible to sue. -
Allegations from former employees and their attorneys suggest Central Alabama Water leaders did not follow human-resources best practices. -
The signs outside the Birmingham City Council chambers Tuesday were notable because councilors have made varying statements about the policy, and officers ejected a would-be speaker last week. -
The project by the nonprofit KultureCity is slated to include an amphitheater, playgrounds and a technical college and will promote inclusion of people with invisible disabilities and sensory needs. -
Two people have died in the jail recently. Eric Hall, an activist with Black Lives Matter Birmingham Grassroots, spoke about the issue during Tuesday's city council meeting. -
Birmingham is the number one metro area for young professionals when looking at hiring rates for college graduates in their 20s, affordability, and wages, according to a recent report.
