Sierra, a national discount retailer specializing in active and outdoor brands, is opening its first Alabama location next to Trader Joe’s on Montgomery Highway in Hoover. Store Details No official opening date has been announced. A sign at the site currently reads “Coming Soon” with the company’s logo. The store will carry a range of […]
Several high-profile leadership changes this week are reshaping Birmingham’s business and cultural landscape, from family-owned companies to iconic entertainment venues and major financial institutions. McWane Welcomes Fifth-Generation Leadership Birmingham-based McWane has named Will McWane as company president, marking the fifth generation of family leadership. Will McWane, who joined the company in 2014 and served as […]
The Vestavia Hills City Council has approved a $1.5 million street paving project covering 8 miles across 26 residential roads in the city. Construction is expected to begin this year and finish before the end of 2026, according to city officials. Project Details The project focuses on residential areas around U.S. 31, Vestavia Country Club, […]
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has announced new appointments to its Birmingham Branch board of directors. Samuel T. “Beau” Benton has been appointed by the Board of Governors, while L. Davis Ozier has been reappointed by the Atlanta Board of Directors. Both will serve three-year terms ending December 31, 2028. New and Returning Directors […]
Mayor Randall Woodfin outlined his transportation vision for 2026, emphasizing walkability, biking, and expanded transit options to reduce the city’s reliance on cars and parking infrastructure. He also suggested that a future high-speed passenger rail connection between Birmingham and Atlanta could be part of the city’s long-term mobility strategy. GoBHM Transportation Plan Earlier this month, […]
The city of Birmingham is exploring a temporary pause on new data center construction while officials develop updated regulations for the rapidly expanding industry. The discussion follows public concern over a recently approved $14 billion, 18-building hyperscale data center campus in Bessemer. Public Hearing Highlights On January 13, more than a dozen speakers addressed the […]
The popular Piggly Wiggly grocery store on Montgomery Highway in Homewood has temporarily closed as construction begins on a large-scale redevelopment project. Renovation Plans The renovation will significantly expand and modernize the longtime neighborhood grocery store. Planned improvements include additional interior space, expanded parking, improved traffic flow, and the addition of a green space as […]
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. Closure Announcement The Chelsea shop shared the news in a recent post on social media, thanking customers for their support and reflecting on the memories […]
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. The store originally opened in 2017. Strategic Business Shift CAF plans to concentrate on its full-service Carpet One business as part of a larger strategy […]
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 region after a previous location on the UAB campus closed. New Locations Announced One location will open at 450 Cahaba Park Circle in Cahaba Heights, […]
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