Salaam Green, Birmingham’s poet laureate, has earned a national honor that will support her work with young people in detention. The Academy of American Poets awarded her a 2025 Laureate Fellowship, which includes $50,000 to launch a community-based poetry program. Green will use the fellowship to lead Lyrics for Life Birmingham, a 10-week poetry […]
Two leading southeastern banks are merging in an $8.6 billion all-stock deal. Nashville-based Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial Corp., headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, will join forces to form a major regional banking player. According to both companies, the merger will create the highest-performing regional bank in the South’s fastest-growing markets. The transaction is […]
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is adding special flights this fall to help college football fans catch key away games with ease. Direct Flights to Major Matchups Beginning August 29, Alabama and Auburn fans can take advantage of nonstop flights from Birmingham to five college towns. These routes, offered by American and Southwest Airlines, […]
Downtown Birmingham is getting a new addition to its culinary lineup. Johin’na, an upscale Japanese-Southern fusion restaurant, officially opens Friday, August 1 at 2002 2nd Ave. N. A Unique Concept with Southern Flair Johin’na offers a refined approach to dining. While rooted in Japanese culinary technique, the restaurant incorporates the welcoming spirit of […]
A well-known historic property on Morris Avenue has officially changed hands. The two-story building at 2024 Morris Ave, previously home to bridal boutique Heidi Elnora Atelier, was sold on July 8 for $1.54 million. According to public records, the buyer is Burrow and Bloom Bham LLC. From Bridal Boutique to New Beginnings The […]
UAB Printing & Mailing Services recently installed a new 5-color RMGT 970 press featuring LED-UV curing technology, boosting both efficiency and print quality. The department operates out of a 19,000-square-foot facility in Birmingham. It serves the campus by producing admissions packets, brochures, postcards, flyers, and newsletters for faculty, students, departments, and organizations. As Director […]
The Birmingham Board of Education has adopted updates to its student code of conduct to comply with Alabama’s new Focus Act. The law prohibits the use of cell phones and other wireless devices during the school day. These changes will take effect when school resumes on August 7. Goal: Fewer Distractions, More Focus […]
With a heat advisory in effect and temperatures continuing to rise, the City of Birmingham is reminding residents about local cooling stations. Free Water and Relief from the Heat Each location offers a cool, safe environment where residents can escape the extreme heat. Free bottled water is also available to help people stay […]
After weeks of freeze, Alabama schools will once again have access to nearly $70 million in federal education funds. Funding Restored After Review State Superintendent Eric Mackey confirmed the news on Friday, praising the decision as a win for transparency and stability. The U.S. Department of Education had delayed the distribution of grants […]
Birmingham residents are invited to explore homeownership opportunities at the Building Birmingham Expo on Friday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CrossPlex. Explore Housing Developments and Financial Tools Attendees can browse both current and upcoming housing developments at their own pace. Experts will be available to help participants get pre-approved […]
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