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Alabama to Enforce Strict Regulations on Hemp Businesses by 2026
News Summary Starting January 1, 2026, Alabama will implement stringent regulations on hemp businesses, including strict THC limits and detailed labeling rules. These changes stem from legislation aimed at managing...
Alabama Ranked No. 8 in Top States for Doing Business
News Summary Alabama has secured the No. 8 position in the 2025 Top States for Doing Business list by Area Development magazine. The ranking highlights Alabama’s strong economic fundamentals, emphasizing...
Thank You Books Plans to Double Floor Space in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 26, 2025 News Summary Thank You Books, a beloved bookstore in Birmingham, is set to double its floor space by early spring 2026 as it prepares to celebrate its...
Bill Hancock Named Alabama’s No. 1 Independent Auto Dealer
News Summary Bill Hancock, owner of Bill Hancock Motors LLC, has been recognized as Alabama’s No. 1 Independent Auto Dealer at the AIADA annual meeting. This prestigious honor reflects his...
Alabama Strengthens Economic Ties with Japan and South Korea
News Summary Alabama has initiated a strategic plan to bolster its economic connections with Japan and South Korea by opening dedicated foreign development offices. The Alabama Department of Commerce has...
Alabama Delegation Strengthens Trade Ties with Poland
News Summary A delegation of Alabama commerce officials and six defense companies is visiting Poland to enhance trade relations, especially in the defense and aerospace sectors. This initiative aims to...
New Genomic Medicine Facility Opens at UAB in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 25, 2025 News Summary The University of Alabama at Birmingham has inaugurated the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building. Spanning 175,000 square feet, the facility will focus on...
UAB Unveils New Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building
Birmingham, October 25, 2025 News Summary The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) celebrated the grand opening of the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building. This state-of-the-art facility spans 175,000...
Birmingham Welcomes New Fried Chicken Joints
Birmingham, October 25, 2025 News Summary Birmingham’s culinary scene is thriving with the opening of two new fried chicken spots, B’Ham Chicken at The Pizitz Food Hall and The Chicken Spot...
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Alabama to Enforce Strict Regulations on Hemp Businesses by 2026
News Summary Starting January 1, 2026, Alabama will implement stringent regulations on hemp businesses, including strict THC limits and detailed labeling rules. These changes stem from legislation aimed at managing...
Alabama Ranked No. 8 in Top States for Doing Business
News Summary Alabama has secured the No. 8 position in the 2025 Top States for Doing Business list by Area Development magazine. The ranking highlights Alabama’s strong economic fundamentals, emphasizing...
Thank You Books Plans to Double Floor Space in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 26, 2025 News Summary Thank You Books, a beloved bookstore in Birmingham, is set to double its floor space by early spring 2026 as it prepares to celebrate its...
Bill Hancock Named Alabama’s No. 1 Independent Auto Dealer
News Summary Bill Hancock, owner of Bill Hancock Motors LLC, has been recognized as Alabama’s No. 1 Independent Auto Dealer at the AIADA annual meeting. This prestigious honor reflects his...
Alabama Strengthens Economic Ties with Japan and South Korea
News Summary Alabama has initiated a strategic plan to bolster its economic connections with Japan and South Korea by opening dedicated foreign development offices. The Alabama Department of Commerce has...
Alabama Delegation Strengthens Trade Ties with Poland
News Summary A delegation of Alabama commerce officials and six defense companies is visiting Poland to enhance trade relations, especially in the defense and aerospace sectors. This initiative aims to...
New Genomic Medicine Facility Opens at UAB in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 25, 2025 News Summary The University of Alabama at Birmingham has inaugurated the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building. Spanning 175,000 square feet, the facility will focus on...
UAB Unveils New Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building
Birmingham, October 25, 2025 News Summary The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) celebrated the grand opening of the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building. This state-of-the-art facility spans 175,000...
Birmingham Welcomes New Fried Chicken Joints
Birmingham, October 25, 2025 News Summary Birmingham’s culinary scene is thriving with the opening of two new fried chicken spots, B’Ham Chicken at The Pizitz Food Hall and The Chicken Spot...
SmartWiz Expands Operations in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 23, 2025 News Summary SmartWiz, a tax software technology company based in Birmingham, is set to expand its operations, creating 66 high-paying jobs over the next five years. Founded...
Birmingham Welcomes Ebury’s New Office: A Step Towards Financial Growth
Birmingham, October 19, 2025 News Summary Ebury has opened a new office at 103 Colmore Row in Birmingham, highlighting its commitment to the growing financial landscape of the Midlands. With Birmingham...
Birmingham Water Works Board Seeks New CEO Amid Controversies
Birmingham, AL, October 18, 2025 News Summary The Birmingham Water Works Board has begun its search for a new CEO following a state-mandated reorganization. Led by board members, this move comes...
Winn-Dixie to Close Fultondale Store in November
Fultondale, October 15, 2025 News Summary Winn-Dixie is set to close its Fultondale location in early November, impacting the local shopping landscape. The closure comes amidst a broader strategy by Southeastern...
Birmingham Water Customers to See No Rate Increase
Birmingham, AL, October 14, 2025 News Summary The Birmingham Water Works Utility has announced that it will not increase rates for its 770,000 customers in 2026. This decision is part of...
Central Alabama Water Board Proposes No Rate Increase
Birmingham, Alabama, October 14, 2025 News Summary In a recent board meeting, the Central Alabama Water Board discussed a budget proposal for 2026 that may not include a rate increase for...
PNC Bank Launches Mobile Branch in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 9, 2025 News Summary PNC Bank has introduced a 30-foot mobile branch in Birmingham aimed at providing critical banking services to underserved neighborhoods. With services including account openings and...
Fifth Third Bank Expands to Alabama with New Branch in Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama, October 8, 2025 News Summary Fifth Third Bank has officially opened its first branch in Alabama, located in Huntsville’s MidCity area. This marks the beginning of a planned expansion,...
Bank of America to Open First Financial Center in Hoover
Hoover, Alabama, October 3, 2025 News Summary Bank of America has revealed plans to open its initial financial center in Alabama by 2027, specifically at 4701 U.S. 280 in Hoover. The...
Thank You Books Plans to Double Floor Space in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 26, 2025 News Summary Thank You Books, a beloved bookstore in Birmingham, is set to double its floor space by early spring 2026 as it prepares to celebrate its...
Southeastern Grocers Rebrands to The Winn-Dixie Company
News Summary Southeastern Grocers (SEG) is rebranding as The Winn-Dixie Company, focusing solely on the Florida market by early 2026. This strategic move involves exiting several states and enhancing store...
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB Unveils Major Renovation
Birmingham, AL, October 23, 2025 News Summary The Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB has completed a significant multi-million-dollar renovation, enhancing all 295 guestrooms and modernizing 16,000 square feet of meeting space....
Jefferson County Welcomes Its First Winery: Chateau Bevvy
Bessemer, October 22, 2025 News Summary Jefferson County residents are set to enjoy a new local winery, Chateau Bevvy, opening in April 2026. Founded by Army veteran La Fran Marks, the...
Controversy Surrounds $14 Billion Data Center in Bessemer, Alabama
News Summary The proposed Project Marvel, a $14 billion data center in Bessemer, Alabama, has elicited strong community opposition due to concerns about environmental impact, transparency issues, and increased traffic....
Bessemer Residents Oppose $14 Billion Data Center Project
News Summary Residents of Bessemer, Alabama, are expressing strong opposition to a proposed $14 billion data center, Project Marvel. Concerns include environmental impacts, increased traffic, and lack of transparency from...
Walker County Benefits from $800 Million Investment in Interstate 22
Walker County, Alabama, October 21, 2025 News Summary Walker County is celebrating a transformative $800 million investment since the opening of U.S. Interstate 22, which has spurred economic growth and created...
Birmingham’s Jimmie Hale Mission Plans New Emergency Shelter
Birmingham, AL, October 21, 2025 News Summary The Jimmie Hale Mission is set to construct a $4.4 million emergency shelter in Birmingham, aiming to provide 98 beds and essential services to...
Alabama Business Council Raises $4.2 Million for 2026 Elections
News Summary The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has raised approximately $4.2 million for the upcoming 2026 elections. This fundraising success has prompted an increase in their goal to $5...
Leadership Change at Luckie Marketing Agency
Birmingham, October 7, 2025 News Summary Luckie Marketing Agency in Birmingham announces Scott Gelber as the new CEO, succeeding John Gardner. With 25 years at Merkley+Partners, Gelber aims to enhance the...
Birmingham Welcomes New Talent: Caleb Beasley Joins Bham Now
News Summary Bham Now has appointed Caleb Beasley as its new Account Executive, bringing expertise in creativity and community engagement to support local businesses in Birmingham. With a background in...
Big Changes Ahead for Food Trucks in Birmingham: Streamlined Permits and New Parking Rules
Big Changes for Food Trucks in Birmingham! Exciting news for food lovers and mobile munchies in Birmingham! The Birmingham City Council recently gave a big thumbs up to amendments in...
Shalla Wista: The Birmingham Jewelry Brand Making Global Waves
Shalla Wista: The Birmingham Jewelry Brand Taking the World by Storm! Welcome to Birmingham, where the sun shines bright and local talent shines even brighter! Today, we’re excited to shine...
Bridging the Divide: The Economic Interdependence of Birmingham and Shelby County
Bridging the Divide: Why Birmingham and Shelby County Need Each Other When you bring up Birmingham, you might expect some mixed reactions. It seems like Birmingham is a love-it-or-hate-it kind...
Birmingham: Embracing Unity for a Thriving Future in the Metro Area
Birmingham: A City Worth Loving, Whether You Live In It Or Out! Ah, Birmingham – the city that has a bit of a reputation! We’ve all heard the chatter, particularly...
Birmingham’s Hurt Coleman: Revolutionizing Vinyl Wrapping from Cars to Caskets
Birmingham’s Hidden Gem: Hurt Coleman and the Art of Wrapping Welcome to Birmingham, where creativity meets entrepreneurship in the most unexpected ways! Meet Hurt Coleman, a name that’s becoming synonymous...
Birmingham Activists Mobilize Community to Boycott Walmart on Black Friday Over DEI Policy Changes
Birmingham Activists Call for Boycott of Walmart This Black Friday Residents of Birmingham, Alabama are gearing up for a notable protest against one of the biggest retailers in the world—Walmart....
Revamping Rent Payments in Birmingham: Occupi Offers a Modern Solution for Tenants and Landlords
Revamping Rent Payments in Birmingham: A New Solution for Tenants and Landlords If you’re living in Birmingham, it’s likely you’ve noticed how our daily lives are evolving thanks to technology....
Southeastern Grocers Rebrands to The Winn-Dixie Company
News Summary Southeastern Grocers (SEG) is rebranding as The Winn-Dixie Company, focusing solely on the Florida market by early 2026. This strategic move involves exiting several states and enhancing store...
Tuscaloosa Introduces New Bath & Body Works Store
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, October 22, 2025 News Summary Bath & Body Works has officially opened a new location in Midtown Village, Tuscaloosa, expanding its presence in the area. This store is the...
Controversy Surrounds $14 Billion Data Center in Bessemer, Alabama
News Summary The proposed Project Marvel, a $14 billion data center in Bessemer, Alabama, has elicited strong community opposition due to concerns about environmental impact, transparency issues, and increased traffic....
Bessemer Residents Oppose $14 Billion Data Center Project
News Summary Residents of Bessemer, Alabama, are expressing strong opposition to a proposed $14 billion data center, Project Marvel. Concerns include environmental impacts, increased traffic, and lack of transparency from...
Birmingham Welcomes New Businesses to Local Scene
News Summary The Birmingham area is witnessing a wave of new business openings, including restaurants, retail shops, and cafes, contributing to the local economy. Notable additions include Revival, which has...
Alabama Business Council Raises $4.2 Million for 2026 Elections
News Summary The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has raised approximately $4.2 million for the upcoming 2026 elections. This fundraising success has prompted an increase in their goal to $5...
Birmingham’s Spark by Hilton Hotel Transitions to New Ownership
Birmingham, Alabama, October 20, 2025 News Summary The Spark by Hilton Birmingham Colonnade hotel has been sold for $11 million and is set to undergo transformation into veteran housing, with plans...
Alabama Launches Initiative to Support Tech Startups
News Summary Alabama has introduced the ‘Alabama Puts Founders First’ initiative to attract high-growth technology companies. This program aims to support startups through collaboration among the Economic Development Partnership of...
Birmingham Launches Affordable Housing Initiative
Birmingham, October 18, 2025 News Summary The City of Birmingham is embarking on an initiative to build 2,500 affordable homes citywide, with plans to address housing affordability. Developer Kevan Shelton will...