A unique café where guests could relax with adoptable cats will close its doors in Alabaster at the end of August. Final Month for Lotus Catfe Lotus Catfe recently announced on social media that it will permanently close after serving the community for three and a half years. The locally owned business offered visitors […]
A popular sports bar chain is expanding its Birmingham-area footprint with a new restaurant planned for Homewood. New Restaurant Coming to Former Rodney Scott’s BBQ Site Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has announced plans to open a new location at 2701 18th Street South in Homewood. The restaurant will occupy the former home of Rodney Scott’s Whole […]
A biotechnology company with roots in Birmingham is closing its Hoover facility as part of a broader shift in its business strategy. Hoover Facility to Shut Down BioCryst Pharmaceuticals will lay off 47 employees as it closes its Discovery Center of Excellence in Hoover, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing. […]
Joyland has permanently closed its Birmingham location, ending the Nashville-based restaurant’s run in Avondale after nearly two years. Avondale Location Serves Its Final Customers The fast-casual restaurant officially closed on August 2, 2026. Joyland operated at 3719 Third Ave. South in Avondale, in the former home of Rodney Scott’s BBQ and the historic Bottletree Café. […]
Birmingham is partnering with the U.S. Coast Guard to help local businesses learn how to compete for federal contracting opportunities. Free Information Day Planned for Local Businesses The City of Birmingham will host Coast Guard Information Day from 9 to 11 a.m. at Boutwell Auditorium, located at 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. The free […]
Birmingham once again leads Alabama’s healthcare rankings, with UAB Hospital earning the state’s top spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. UAB Leads Alabama in National Rankings UAB Hospital ranked as the No. 1 Best Regional Hospital in Alabama in the 2026-2027 Best Hospitals report. It was also the only […]
Birmingham is moving forward with a new daytime resource center designed to provide support and essential services for people experiencing homelessness. Birmingham Oasis to Open in Smithfield The Birmingham City Council has approved agreements to establish Birmingham Oasis, a daytime respite center in the Smithfield neighborhood. The facility will be located at 600 3rd Avenue […]
Birmingham leaders have approved a $45 million investment to expand career education, improve school facilities, and create new opportunities for students. New Career Center to Prepare Students for High-Demand Jobs The largest share of the funding, $40 million, will support construction of the Future Ready Career and Innovation Center at the former Arthur School site. […]
Beauty professionals in the Birmingham area have a new option for growing their businesses with the opening of Aspen + Ash Collective in Cahaba Heights. A New Space for Independent Stylists Aspen + Ash Collective recently opened at 4274 Cahaba Heights Court, Suite 225 in Vestavia Hills. The luxury co-working salon provides independent hairstylists and […]
Hoover has a sweet new addition as Cake me Up officially opens its doors, bringing traditional Brazilian desserts and handcrafted baked goods to the area. A Passion for Brazilian Baking Cake me Up opened on July 25, 2026, at The Shoppes at Hwy 150 Crossings. The bakery is owned by Chef Viviane, a native of […]
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