Forrest Webber | Bear Brothers Cleaning | The Trade TableJeremiah’s Italian Ice bids goodbye to Magic City
The Birmingham area will soon lose its final location of a popular Italian ice chain. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Chelsea has announced it will close permanently on January 21, 2026. […]
Central Alabama Flooring closes Big Bob’s Store
Central Alabama Flooring (CAF) has closed its Big Bob’s Outlet Store in Birmingham and ended its membership with the Floors & More/Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet group, effective January 1, 2026. […]
Einstein Bros. Bagels to open two new locations in Birmingham
Einstein Bros. Bagels, a nationally recognized bagel cafe chain, is planning to open two new locations in the Birmingham metro area. The openings will mark the chain’s return to the […]
Milo’s Tea Co. closing Homewood facility
Milo’s Tea Company has permanently closed its Homewood manufacturing and distribution facility, effective immediately, as part of a plan to consolidate operations at its Bessemer site. The company said the […]
Birmingham City students face early deadline for 4-year college scholarship
Birmingham City Schools seniors planning to attend a four-year college have until February 1, 2026 to apply for the Birmingham Promise scholarship, an earlier deadline than in previous years. Scholarship […]
UAB Health System expands with new acquisition
UAB Health System has officially acquired Southview Medical Group, a multi-specialty practice serving patients in central Alabama. The acquisition, finalized January 1, 2026, strengthens access to primary and specialty care […]
Traffic changes on I-59 in Trussville to last up to months
Drivers in Trussville should expect major traffic changes on northbound I-59 beginning Tuesday. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) says this next phase of construction could continue for up to […]
Toujours brings New Orleans–Orleans-inspired cuisine to Hoover
A new chef-driven restaurant, toujours, is now open in Hoover, offering a taste of New Orleans with an upscale-casual dining experience. Located at 4524 Southlake Parkway, Suite 7, the restaurant […]
Fitness Center North reopens in Birmingham’s Smithfield Community
After extensive renovations, Fitness Center North in Birmingham’s Smithfield Community has officially reopened, offering upgraded facilities and new exercise equipment for residents. The fitness center, located at 421 Rev. Abraham […]
Wingstop expands with two new locations in Greater Birmingham
Wingstop, the Texas-based buffalo wing franchise, has opened two new locations in the Birmingham metro area, continuing its regional expansion. The new restaurants are located in: Trussville: 7268 Gadsden Hwy […]