Birmingham Police Chief Annetta Nunn will resign her position, the Birmingham Weekly has learned. Recently, the embattled police chief has been the target of criticism and even ridicule, being branded the “Singing Nunn” because of her interest in gospel music, including a recent solo album. During her four-year tenure, Birmingham’s murder rate spiked, although most other crimes have declined slightly, according to FBI crime statistics. The murder rate became a key issue during this year’s mayoral campaign. Nunn announced her intentions in an interview today with ABC 33/40. Sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with Mayor-elect Larry Langford, Nunn said that the two of them had different philosophies. She will continue to serve the police department for one year as a consultant. In that role, she will complete technological projects underway and help with the new chief’s transition, she said.

— Kyle Whitmire