Standard Furniture is closing its downtown Birmingham showroom at 2020 Third Avenue North after 114 years of operation. The family-owned store is holding a floor sample sale with discounts up to 70% as it prepares to leave the area. A century of history in Birmingham Founded in 1912 by Felix Shevinsky as the Standard Clothing […]
Savage’s Bakery is set to reopen in Homewood on March 16 after being purchased by Kenneth Rhodes, owner of O’Carr’s Delicatessen. The historic bakery had closed after 87 years, leaving the community saddened. Preserving a Homewood tradition Rhodes announced that Savage’s Bakery will join the O’Carr’s family of businesses, keeping its original recipes, name, and […]
Miles College is launching a new program to teach Alabama high school students about artificial intelligence, years before graduation. The initiative aims to prepare students for AI careers and global workforce demands. Preparing students for the AI future Through this partnership, up to 750 high school students in the Birmingham area will gain hands-on experience […]
Central Alabama Water CEO Jeffrey Thompson implemented new policies without board approval, prompting backlash from officials and employees. The controversial rules included random drug tests, mass firings, and the dissolution of the agency’s employee association. Board challenges CEO authority Board member Jarvis Patton criticized Thompson for bypassing the board, calling the handbook changes illegitimate. […]
One hundred days into his third term, Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin reports measurable progress across the city. His “Cradle to Career” agenda prioritizes children, ensuring every policy, investment, and decision considers their future. Measurable progress in public safety and economic development Mayor Woodfin’s administration has reduced homicides by 75 percent compared to last […]
The 192-acre Birmingham-Southern College campus has a new owner. The U.S. Coast Guard will transform the site into a training facility for 1,200 recruits and 400 staff members. Coast Guard to bring jobs and economic growth Mayor Randall Woodfin celebrated the announcement on Facebook, noting the creation of 1,000 jobs for Birmingham. The campus will […]
A new comfort food restaurant is heading to West Homewood. Big John Buffet plans to open this spring in the former Cantina Tortilla Grille building. Big John Buffet taking over former Cantina location The new restaurant will open at 162 Oxmoor Road in Homewood. The space previously housed Cantina Tortilla Grille, which closed in 2024 […]
A decision on the new AI factory and data center project along Lakeshore Parkway in Birmingham is temporarily on hold. Neighbors and local organizations raised concerns, prompting city leaders to pause the vote. Community voices concerns over AI factory Nebius plans to build its facility on the former Regions Operations Center site. The company also […]
Cava has closed its Homewood location in SoHo. The Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual chain now has three locations in the Birmingham area and six more across Alabama. Cava shutters Homewood location The Homewood spot in SoHo had served the community with flavor-packed Mediterranean dishes, from bowls to fresh ingredients, for several years. Customers can now visit other […]
Vineyard Vines has closed its store at The Summit after 14 years. Vineyard Vines, known for preppy clothing for men, women, and children, is no longer open. Vineyard Vines closes its doors at The Summit The Summit location had been a fixture in Birmingham since opening. The company, founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard, built […]
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