https://www.wbhm.org/tags/frontpage-podcast frontpage podcast en-US Copyright Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:33:00 GMT https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-04-03/judge-denies-emergency-request-to-restrain-actions-at-water-utility The decision came Friday during a hearing on two cases challenging state laws that restructured the Birmingham Water Works Board, now operating as Central Alabama Water. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:33:00 GMT https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-04-03/judge-denies-emergency-request-to-restrain-actions-at-water-utility Olivia McMurrey https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-04-03/bill-revamping-the-alabama-public-service-commission-is-now-law Gov. Kay Ivey signed the bill, which would expand the commission among other changes, Thursday afternoon. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-04-03/bill-revamping-the-alabama-public-service-commission-is-now-law Andrew Yeager https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-04-02/judge-could-rule-on-restraining-water-utilitys-actions-after-friday-hearing The hearing, which is open to the public, will take place at Friday afternoon at the Robert S. Vance Courthouse in Birmingham. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:05:40 GMT https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-04-02/judge-could-rule-on-restraining-water-utilitys-actions-after-friday-hearing Olivia McMurrey https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-04-02/birmingham-opens-a-tiny-shelter-community-help-those-who-are-unhoused The Home For All pilot program consists of 14 lockable shelters with beds and other amenities at a site just west of downtown Birmingham. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:58:31 GMT https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-04-02/birmingham-opens-a-tiny-shelter-community-help-those-who-are-unhoused Jordyn Davis https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-04-01/judge-to-caw-resume-fluoridation The judge ruled that Central Alabama Water failed to properly notify the state health officer of its plans to discontinue adding fluoride to the water. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-04-01/judge-to-caw-resume-fluoridation Forrest Terrell, BirminghamWatch https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-03-31/judge-rules-alabama-power-can-keep-its-solar-fee-among-the-nations-highest Despite a sunny climate, Alabama ranks 49th among U.S. states in residential solar installations. Advocates say the steep solar fee is part of the reason why. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:50:32 GMT https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-03-31/judge-rules-alabama-power-can-keep-its-solar-fee-among-the-nations-highest Dennis Pillion, Inside Climate News https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-03-30/judge-to-weigh-in-on-request-to-restrain-water-utility Attorneys said they expect a judge to respond this week to a request for a temporary restraining order that could undo recent actions at Central Alabama Water. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:55:11 GMT https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-03-30/judge-to-weigh-in-on-request-to-restrain-water-utility Olivia McMurrey https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-03-28/war-with-iran-drives-protestors-to-no-kings-iii-event-in-birmingham Crowds gathered at Railroad Park in Birmingham Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests in which participants rallied against Trump administration policies. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:31:07 GMT https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-03-28/war-with-iran-drives-protestors-to-no-kings-iii-event-in-birmingham Olivia McMurrey https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-03-27/former-board-pushes-back-as-caw-blames-past-for-fluoridation-lapse Current utility leaders say fluoridation had already lapsed years earlier under the previous Birmingham Water Works Board. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:49:37 GMT https://www.wbhm.org/local-news/2026-03-27/former-board-pushes-back-as-caw-blames-past-for-fluoridation-lapse Forrest Terrell, BirminghamWatch