Watch the commercial promoting the Magic City during the Birmingham Bowl
According to a post by Mayor Randall Woodfin, the following video was scheduled to appear on ESPN during the Birmingham Bowl today.
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Birmingham Public Library installs new executive director
Last month, Floyd Council was installed as the new executive director of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL). Council will oversee all operations of BPL’s 19 library locations and manage 285 employees.
UPDATE: Alabama’s CHIP program will accept new enrollees after January 1
Is it better than nothing, Birmingham? Thanks to a temporary bill passed by Congress last week, Alabama decided not to freeze CHIP enrollments on January 1, 2018. The move also means coverage won’t stop for enrollees after February 1.
A mystery re-imagine planned for an old Birmingham building
Maybe you’ve seen the mysterious letters D.VK.D. painted on the old lavender colored building on 12th Street and 1st Avenue South.
Birmingham among those launching lawsuit against opioid crisis
The City of Birmingham has joined almost 200 other municipalities in a series of lawsuits against several pharmaceutical distributors.  The reason?  These cities think that the distributors failed to take basic steps in preventing straw purchases of highly-addictive opioids, making…
Walk-On’s, sports bar from Louisiana plans 3 locations in Birmingham
Originating in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar plans several new locations in Birmingham. The sports themed restaurant and bar with a family friendly environment and a cajun flavor, will be another lively spot to enjoy a good meal, and to watch…
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin adds media personalities to team
I bet you know these two, Birmingham! Mayor Randall Woodfin tapped Rick Journey and Chanda Temple to lead his public information efforts.
Birmingham, tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Obamacare
The last day to sign up for Obamacare is tomorrow, December 15, 2017. We’ve answered all of your most important questions, from what you should know to how to enroll – check it out!
Birmingham, should Doug Jones run for president? The Internet wants to know.
Will Roy Moore run for governor? These are the questions, folks! Also, check out our gallery of photos from Jones’ victory party.
Instagram spotlight on Birmingham architecture in the snow
Every week Bham Now shares our InstaHam faves with you! We have some interesting architecture in the Magic City, and it looked great in the snow! (You gotta click on the video of Southside by @helvegr_apparel, it is genius!)
From lineman to president: meet Wayne Hutchens, new AT&T Alabama president
AT&T Alabama has announced their new president, Birmingham community member, Wayne Hutchens.
Update: Birmingham, Democrat Doug Jones wins Alabama Senate race
He’s our first Democratic senator in 25 years. Alabama votes for character, choosing policy over party. Via The New York Times: “The fact that Alabama’s voters have sent a Democrat to the Senate for the first time since Howell…
Birmingham’s Five Points South; new businesses make life convenient and enjoyable
Where will you be able to grab a beer, fresh tamales, and get your haircut all within a block of each other? FIVE POINTS SOUTH! As someone relatively new to Birmingham, I can say that while I didn’t know much about…
Birmingham, prepare for a dramatic finish in Alabama’s Senate election
Here’s the thing. Nobody really knows what’s going to happen tomorrow (not even the experts). Whatever the outcome of Alabama’s special Senate election, it’s going to be a big deal.
Birmingham-based FBI agent David Archey joins Mueller team
After dismissing a senior member of the Trump investigation for what sources describe as dangerous partisanship, Robert Mueller has recruited a new team member. Peter Strzok’s political sentiments may have cast doubts on the integrity of Mueller’s investigation. But now,…