Alabamians 65 & over and frontline workers can receive COVID-19 vaccine starting Feb. 8
Here is some good news for people age 65 and over and certain frontline workers.Â
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C Spire to invest $1 billion to expand ultra fast broadband in Alabama
C Spire, a privately-owned telecommunications and technology company with offices in Alabama, announced plans to invest $1 billion over the next three years to accelerate the deployment of all-fiber Gigabit broadband internet in Alabama and Mississippi.
Kick-off spring with a new sport—registration for GO Kickball now open
The idea of kickball seems like an idea coming out of left field as we head into freezing temps this week, but we’re already dreaming of warmer days ahead. Registration for GO Kickball opens today—keep reading to see how you…
Innovation Depot announces new updates for 2021 including a brand transformation
Innovation Depot is undergoing some exciting updates. Here’s a closer look and what it means for Birmingham.
Meet the Altamont School alum who had a 3-day winning streak on Jeopardy
Who is the Birminghamian who had a three-day winning streak on the game show Jeopardy? Meet Lucy Ricketts, The Altamont School alum and impressive game show player who won $79,499. Keep reading to learn about her unique experience and about…
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Birmingham authors win nation’s highest honor in children’s illustration and literature
Local authors Karim Shamsi-Basha and Irene Latham have received the 2021 Caldecott Honor for their illustrated children’s book, The Cat Man of Aleppo. Find out why this book will give you all the feels and where you can purchase it…
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5 ways you can support Fultondale tornado disaster relief
Local groups like the United Way of Central Alabama, the American Red Cross of Alabama and community groups throughout the region are stepping up to assist people impacted by the tornado that struck Fultondale and Center Point on the morning…
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Buc-ee’s is now open in Leeds (the numbers)
The wait is over. Alabama’s 2nd Buc-ee’s opened this morning in Leeds, Alabama at 6900 Buc-ee’s Boulevard.
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Stivers Ford has moved to the site of the old Adamson Ford—see what’s next for this new Bham biz
Without fanfare, one of Birmingham’s oldest family car dealerships, Adamson Ford, left us this past fall after 102 years in downtown Birmingham.
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PHOTOS: An inside look at the Valley Hotel, opening in Homewood Feb. 16
We’ve been impatiently waiting for this moment for months, and it’s finally here—we toured The Valley Hotel and it’s jaw-dropping. While still a work in progress, the opening date is set for February 16. So mark your calendars, Birmingham, and…
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Walk On’s might be opening a third location in Trussville—here’s what we know
When this nationally recognized sports bar said they were coming to Birmingham a few years ago, they weren’t winging it. With two restaurants already sizzling in the city of Hoover, Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux could be in the process of…
Huntsville may be the future home for the U.S. Space Force Command Headquarters
On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced some big news for the state—Huntsville has been chosen as the preferred site for the future U.S. Space Force Command Headquarters. Read on to learn more.
Miles College partners with new global HBCU for innovation
A new partnership is bringing leadership and career development programming to historically black colleges and universities (HBCU). Find out how Miles College, near Birmingham, is involved.
Breaking: Homewood City Council approves Phase 1 of Green Springs Hwy revitalization
Lookout Green Springs Highway—you’re getting an upgrade!
Homewood to vote on Green Springs Highway facelift. Here are the details.
A segment of Green Springs Highway, one of the Birmingham areas’ busiest arterials is under consideration for a facelift by the Homewood City Council.