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AmFirst purchases land for new Alabaster branch

ALABASTER — AmFirst has acquired 7.59 acres of land in Alabaster for the creation of a new branch off Highway 119. The new AmFirst Branch is planned for Shelby County off of Highway 119, north of the intersection of Thompson Road. The Alabaster location will mark AmFirst’s fourth branch to open in Shelby County, following existing branches in Inverness, Calera and Pelham.

Alabaster, AL · 1d
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Birmingham neighbors raise safety concerns as former Carraway Hospital demolition continues

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As demolition continues at the former Carraway Hospital site in Birmingham, some nearby residents are raising concerns about debris, dust and other issues they say have affected their neighborhood. The former hospital is being torn down to make way for The Star at Uptown development. But as crews continue working, neighbors […]

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Mountain Brook council to take up Hollywood Gateway development again

The Mountain Brook City Council on Monday plans to consider a revised plan for the Hollywood Gateway development, a design contract for new sidewalks on Old Leeds Lane and a raise for City Manager Steve Boone. The council is set to vote on an ordinance amending the planned unit development...

Mountain Brook, AL · 3d
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City of Birmingham sues owner of 3 Five Points South properties, asks for buildings to be declared public nuisances

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham has sued the owner of three Five Points South properties and are seeking to have them declared as public nuisances. Officials said the lawsuit was filed Nov. 5 in the Jefferson County Circuit Court and identifies properties at 1923 First Avenue South, 1922 Second Avenue South, and 110 20th Street South. City officials said they are asking the court to require the demolition of the structures at the owner’s expense and appoint a receiver to take control of the properties and address the hazardous conditions.

Birmingham, AL · 3d
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Still, Mosley Weigh Alabama’s Next Power Struggles

Tommy Tuberville’s move to Montgomery will bring more than a change of Governors. It will put new powers in new hands, with choices ahead on state agencies, energy policy and the people who run them. That was a central theme of the Nov. 6 Heart of Dixie podcast, as...

Alabama · 1d

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After years of delays, Birmingham changes course on Ramsay-McCormack building

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Despite years of presiding over the court order directing the City of Birmingham to construct a new building at the site of the historic Ramsay-McCormack building, Circuit Court Judge Marshell Jackson Hatcher seemed surprised to see Mayor Randall Woodfin walk into her courtroom Thursday. She also seemed surprised to have City Attorney Nicole King ask permission for the mayor to address the court. When the curious judge finally allowed the mayor to speak, over the objection of plaintiffs attorney Antonio Spurling, what he had to say, surprised business owners WBRC talked to who were waiting to hear when vertical construction would finally begin.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Access to Free Fitness

Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) recently announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court and digital wellness programming to Birmingham City Schools. “The new fitness court represents an investment in the health, wellness, and future of our scholars at...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Park at Buckingham complex representative challenges public nuisance ruling

Shortly after the Homewood Abatement Board deemed the Park at Buckingham apartments a public nuisance, the representative of the troubled complex that officials have called “dilapidated,” requested an appeal. An inspection found that all of the complex’s structures, more than 50 buildings, had varying habitability issues including mold,...

Homewood, AL · 2d

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Hoover council to consider new private K-8 school on Alabama 119

The Hoover City Council on Monday plans to consider Trinity Presbyterian Church’s request to open a K-8 school on the church property across Alabama 119 from Tattersall Park. The council also will consider a request from Inkana Development to allow a two-story, indoor climate-controlled self-storage facility at 4548 Valleydale...

Hoover, AL · 2d

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Irondale unveils ambitious plan to transform downtown, 5-mile corridor

IRONDALE, Ala. (WBMA) — A major transformation could be coming to downtown Irondale, where city leaders envision replacing aging municipal facilities with shops, restaurants, housing and gathering spaces as part of a larger redevelopment effort stretching more than five miles toward the Cahaba River. Mayor James D. Stewart Jr....

Irondale, AL · 2d

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Crews to perform concrete work on I-59 starting Nov. 8

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will continue a concrete project on I-59 starting on Sunday, Nov. 8.  Work will be performed on Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Nov. 8 the I-59 northbound ramp onto I-459 southbound near Trussville will be closed. On Nov. […]

Trussville, AL · 2d

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Homewood council to consider limitations for EV charging stations Monday

The Homewood City Council on Monday night is scheduled to consider an ordinance to prohibit the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in below-grade parking structures or in enclosed parking structures beneath or structurally integrated with an occupied structure. The ordinance also would prohibit the installation of electric vehicle charging...

Homewood, AL · 2d

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Birmingham Pivots to Library at Ramsay-McCormack Site, Leaving Landmark’s Replacement Unbuilt

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham is proposing a public library for the site of Ensley’s demolished Ramsay-McCormack Building, abandoning plans for a commercial development intended to echo the landmark that dominated... The post Birmingham Pivots to Library at Ramsay-McCormack Site, Leaving Landmark’s Replacement Unbuilt appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Concerts coming to Birmingham area in November

The year is nearing its end, but music lovers in the Birmingham area still have plenty of chances to see a show in 2026.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

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CASA of Shelby County welcomes 5 new volunteers

COLUMBIANA — The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Shelby County announce that five new volunteers have completed their training and have been sworn in as official officers of the court. Their commitment marks an important step forward in the organization’s work to ensure that children who have experienced abuse or neglect have a consistent, caring advocate by their side.

Shelby County, AL · 3d

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I-459 ramp to I-59 southbound near Trussville closing overnight

TRUSSVILLE, Ala — The ramp from Interstate 459 northbound to Interstate 59 southbound near Trussville will close overnight for concrete rehabilitation, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. The work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Drivers needing to access I-59 southbound will be detoured...

Trussville, AL · 4d

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Photos: Candy manufacturer plans $3.8M expansion, 60 new jobs in Irondale

IRONDALE, Ala. (WBMA) — A candy manufacturer in Irondale is planning a multimillion-dollar expansion that could bring dozens of new jobs to Jefferson County, with city leaders considering tax incentives to help make the project happen. Sandblast by Creative Concepts Inc., an existing candy manufacturer located at 1500 Georgia...

Irondale, AL · 4d

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Crews restore water in Alabaster after lightning strike splits 20-foot underground pipe

ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Water is flowing again for neighbors in Shelby County after a lightning strike knocked out service Wednesday afternoon. Lightning hit a tree along Highway 119 around the Alabaster line, damaging a water pipe and forcing a car off the road, according to witnesses and crews. No one was hurt.

Alabaster, AL · 3d

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Alabama citizens vote in favor of four constitutional amendments

With the results of the statewide 2026 general election in, citizens voted to approve four amendments to the Constitution of Alabama. Statewide Amendment 1 provides for the election of a lieutenant governor if the office of lieutenant governor becomes vacant during the first two years of a term. Additionally, the amendment authorizes the legislature to set the salary of the lieutenant governor and officers of the Legislature and require any expenditures of the legislative funds for travel to be approved by a legislative officer.

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