


EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Frank Brocato told us what he’s planning for the future of Hoover
![Garth Brooks’ historic Protective Stadium performance was a smashing success [Recap + Video] Garth Brooks’ historic Protective Stadium performance was a smashing success [Recap + Video]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Garth-Brooks-Stage--2048x1072.jpeg?fit=768%2C402&quality=89&ssl=1)
Garth Brooks’ historic Protective Stadium performance was a smashing success [Recap + Video]

Now the News: Birmingham to host 2023 International Peace Conference, $65M facility for Samford + more

The 2023 International Peace Conference is coming to Birmingham—learn more about it here

Construction work and permits to be put on pause near World Games venues—see what’s affected

The Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival is returning after 3 years—get the details here

Birmingham’s SLIDE is moving downtown—get all the details here!

Birmingham is now Alabama’s 3rd largest city, surpassed by Huntsville and Montgomery

Birmingham City Council passes measure to fix interstate lights throughout The Magic City

Birmingham’s Black Lives Matter mural featured in The New York TimesÂ

The World Games 2022 road closure maps were just released—view them here

BREAKING: 20th Street reopens + will welcome the world this summer!
![UPDATE: Final bronze pour completed for new Miss Fancy statue in Avondale Park [PHOTOS] UPDATE: Final bronze pour completed for new Miss Fancy statue in Avondale Park [PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Miss-Fancy-Pour-GIF.gif?fit=768%2C432&ssl=1)
UPDATE: Final bronze pour completed for new Miss Fancy statue in Avondale Park [PHOTOS]
