After a temporary closure earlier this year, Billy’s Tavern in Birmingham’s Lakeview district has reopened under new ownership. The longtime neighborhood bar welcomed guests back on Thursday, July 3, following renovations and a change in leadership. Local Bartender Takes the Helm According to online reports, Jesse Thompson, a veteran of Birmingham’s bar scene […]
A group of shelter animals from Birmingham has been relocated to Virginia as part of an ongoing effort to reduce overcrowding in Alabama shelters. Transport Mission Led by Pilots To The Rescue Nonprofit aviation group Pilots To The Rescue flew 15 cats and 12 dogs from Birmingham to Manassas, Virginia on Wednesday. The […]
DeVinci’s Italian Restaurant, one of the longest-running Italian restaurants in area, will permanently close on August 10, according to a public announcement made by the owner. Decades of Service in Homewood The restaurant, located at 2707 18th Street South, has served the Homewood community since 1965. Founded by Fred Koetter, the business was […]
Briarwood Presbyterian Church has officially called Rev. Dr. John Scott Redd Jr. to serve as its next senior pastor, making him only the third full-time leader in the church’s 65-year history. Congregational Vote and Appointment The church’s congregation voted to call Redd on June 15, and the Evangel Presbytery formally approved his appointment […]
RPI Rentals, a provider of construction equipment solutions, is moving its main office from Bessemer to a new, larger facility in Birmingham to support ongoing growth and expansion. New Location to Expand Operations The new site at 1802 John Rogers Drive spans 24 acres and will feature a 32,500-square-foot office and warehouse. The […]
Birmingham will return to the global spotlight as host of the 2026 World Boccia Challenger, set for June 16–23, 2026. The Boccia International Sports Federation chose Birmingham, marking the first world-level boccia event in the U.S. since 2017. Boccia Returns to U.S. Soil Boccia, a precision sport similar to bocce, is designed for […]
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