A Birmingham native has made history after winning one of the toughest ultramarathons in the United States. Historic Win at Cocodona 250 Dr. Rachel Entrekin, a Birmingham native and University of Alabama at Birmingham graduate, won the women’s division and finished first overall at the Cocodona 250-mile ultramarathon in Arizona. She completed the race in […]
The Birmingham Zoo has earned top regional recognition after being named Attraction of the Year by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau. Major Tourism Honor for Birmingham Zoo The award was presented on May 7, 2026, at Red Mountain Theatre in Birmingham. Officials recognized the zoo for its combined impact on tourism growth and […]
Birmingham has been ranked one of the top cities in the country for first-time homebuyers, according to a new national housing report. Strong National Standing for Affordable Housing A recent Zillow ranking evaluated the 50 largest metro areas in the United States to identify the best markets for first-time homebuyers. The study focused on affordability, […]
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame welcomed its 58th class this past weekend, honoring three Birmingham-area athletes among eight total inductees recognized for outstanding careers in sports. Birmingham Athletes Join Prestigious 2026 Class The newest ASHOF class adds eight members to the museum’s 417 total inductees since its founding in 1969. Three of this year’s […]
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 […]
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