The former Birmingham-Southern College campus has officially been sold to the U.S. Coast Guard in a major redevelopment deal. Major Federal Purchase Completed The 192-acre Birmingham campus on the city’s west side has been sold for $126.5 million. The agreement was finalized between Birmingham-Southern College and the U.S. Coast Guard. An independent appraisal set the […]
Country music star Jelly Roll has added a new Birmingham performance after a previously scheduled stadium concert was canceled. New Birmingham Show Announced Jelly Roll will now perform on May 31, 2026, at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in downtown Birmingham. The announcement comes just days after his earlier appearance at Protective Stadium was called off. The […]
Primer, a private K–12 school in Birmingham, has relocated to a larger permanent space after rapid enrollment growth since its launch. From Startup Campus to Full-Time Location Primer opened in Birmingham last year and initially operated out of Miles College. The school has now moved into a full-time campus at Holy Family Cristo Rey High […]
University of Alabama at Birmingham has completed two historic transplant procedures in Alabama, marking major advances in treatment options for patients with blood cancers and liver disease. Deceased-Donor Bone Marrow Transplant Expands Cancer Treatment Access UAB’s O’Neal Cancer Center performed Alabama’s first deceased-donor bone marrow transplant, creating a new pathway for patients who struggle to […]
Two proposed Birmingham-area charter schools have been approved for delayed openings following appeals to the Alabama Public Charter School Commission, despite earlier rejections from the local school district. Two New Charter Schools Approved With 2028 Timeline The Alabama Public Charter School Commission approved plans for xS.T.R.E.A.M. Minds Academy and Florecer Community School, both proposed for […]
A new national report has placed Birmingham at the top of U.S. metro areas for college graduates seeking entry-level, career-track employment opportunities. Birmingham Leads National Rankings for Young Professionals A national analysis published by The Wall Street Journal, using data from ADP, ranked 53 major metro areas based on hiring rates, wages, and cost of […]
A well-known Birmingham bakery is entering a new chapter as its founder transitions ownership while continuing to expand other culinary ventures in the city. Bandit Pâtisserie Announces New Ownership Transition Bandit Pâtisserie has officially been sold by founder Kristen Hall to longtime co-owner Lacy Triplett. The bakery began in 2013 as a small passion project […]
Birmingham-based nonprofit KultureCity has earned national recognition after being included in TIME’s list of the 100 most influential companies in 2026. Global Recognition for Sensory Inclusion Work KultureCity was named to TIME’s annual “100 Most Influential Companies” list for its work in sensory accessibility and inclusion. The organization focuses on improving public spaces for people […]
A longtime Trussville restaurant is preparing to reopen, bringing back a popular local Chinese dining spot after more than a year away from the community. Beloved Trussville Restaurant Returns in New Location The Palace Chinese Restaurant will officially reopen on May 15 in Trussville. The restaurant previously served the area for 25 years before closing […]
A new art gallery has opened in Hoover, bringing a mix of fine art, handmade crafts, and creative programming to the Patton Creek area. New Art Space Opens in Patton Creek Shopping Center Visual Feast Gallery is now open at 4421 Creekside Avenue, Suite 117, inside the Patton Creek Shopping Center in Hoover. The gallery […]
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