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Developers move closer to releasing proposed plan for old Brookwood Village mall

Plans for a mixed-use project for the old Brookwood Village mall may not be moving quickly, but they are moving. Local leaders say more details on the mixed-use redevelopment may be released by the end of the year. “There is movement,” said Mountain Brook Mayor Graham Smith. “The developers are...

Homewood, AL · 5d

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Zoning plan submitted for 331 acres in west Hoover

Signature Homes has presented the development plan for its next big community in western Hoover, and the proposal is slated to be considered by the Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 2. Update: The Collier Vallley development plan was continued by the zoning board on Nov. 2 and was...

Hoover, AL · 5d

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Alabama Proposes 90-Hour Cap on Digi Power X Diesel Engines

Each of the 42 diesel engines planned for Digi Power X's data center in Columbiana would get 90 hours to run in any rolling 12 months under draft air permits the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) proposed Oct. 29. The public notice covers synthetic minor operating permits for the site at 130 Industrial Parkway in Shelby County, and comments and hearing requests are due within 15 days after publication.

Columbiana, AL · 4d

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Colder weather begins to freeze Chilton unemployment rate

Chilton County’s unemployment rate went up a bit in September as the colder weather rolls into the area, but the county still sits in the bottom tier of rates across Alabama. Chilton County saw its unemployment rate spike a bit from August to September, jumping from 3.1% to 3.4%....

Chilton County, AL · 3d

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Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Expands Franchise Footprint with New Locations in Birmingham and Cleveland

November 02, 2026 // Franchising.com // GAINESVILLE, FL – Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency, a growing brand connecting families with dependable, high-quality in-home childcare, is expanding its national presence with new locations in Birmingham, Alabama, and Cleveland, Ohio. The expansion welcomes three new owners to the Twinkle Toes network: Cathy...

Cleveland, OH · 5d

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Love a home with character? See inside Birmingham homes with Southern charm

There’s something about a Southern home that just feels good. A wide front porch made for coffee-drinking, a big kitchen for reinventing grandma’s recipes or original hardwood floors that will see generations of family gatherings. In Birmingham, these homes come with some cool character, too. Our neighborhoods are...

Birmingham, AL · 7d

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Homewood business happenings: November 2026

Alfred’s Antiques and Wine recently opened at 111 Broadway St. in Homewood near Ruby Sunshine. After a trip to France, owner Kat Bailey — who also owns Kat Bailey Interiors — was inspired by the treasures she and her team discovered and wanted to create something of her own. That inspiration turned into a boutique wine and antiques shop where customers can shop unique items while enjoying wine or taking some to go. It has a wide range of pieces including antique dressers, paintings, art, tables, pillows, rugs, candles and more. Alfred’s Antiques and Wine is open Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Homewood, AL · 5d

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Hoover business happenings: November 2026

Barking Bubbles, a dog grooming business, is now open at 3659 Lorna Road, Suite 145, in Hoover. With more than 20 years of professional grooming experience, Amy Custer provides one-on-one grooming for most breeds. They offer baths, blow drying, brush outs, nail trims, face trims, sanitary trims, body trims, full haircuts and ear cleaning services for dogs. Barking Bubbles is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Hoover, AL · 5d

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4 new businesses + 3 coming soon to Birmingham

It’s a new week in the Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town. From a new general store and cafe duo near Ruffner Mountain to a popular Thai street food spot coming to Southside, here are four new businesses and three more coming soon that should be on your radar.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

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The 10 Richest Cities in Alabama: Where the Money Lives!

One thing is certain: Alabama has more than its fair share of beautiful communities where people are doing exceptionally well.

Alabama · 10d

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Louisiana Bank Picks Homewood for First Birmingham-Area Branch

A Louisiana-based bank has settled on Homewood as the site of its first branch in the Birmingham metro area, according to the Birmingham Business Journal. The move follows months after Origin Bank first signaled it was coming to the region, bringing a new name to the city's crowded banking landscape.

Homewood, AL · 7d

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Mountain Brook business happenings: November 2026

Willow 31 opened a location in Mountain Brook at 2706 Cahaba Road next to Ritch’s Pharmacy. It also has locations in Clanton and Tuscaloosa. The women’s clothing and accessories boutique offers tops, dresses, rompers, sets, shoes, jewelry, Vera Bradley items and some men’s items. The Mountain Brook store is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mountain Brook, AL · 5d

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These 8 Alabama Farm Stands Are Worth Driving Hours For Their Peaches And Homemade Pies

Alabama summers come with a very specific reward, and it shows up in a paper bag full of ripe peaches. Across the state, roadside farm stands and family orchards sell fruit picked that same morning, along with pies, jams, and cold peach ice cream. Some of these places have been...

Alabama · 7d

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Vestavia Hills business happenings: November 2026

Studio 314 Dance opened this dance season at 720 Old Towne Road in Vestavia Hills. Founded by Morgan Maddox Cunningham, the dance studio offers classes like ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acro, contemporary and lyrical, and competition dance for ages 2 through high school. The name for the studio was inspired by Jeremiah 31:4, “Again you will dance with the joyful,” and the team said they hope the studio is a place where dancers are challenged, inspired and deeply valued both in and out of the classroom. It offers classes during the school year, along with summer camps.

Vestavia Hills, AL · 5d

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New: The Collective Boutiques opens first marketplace in Alabama on Hwy 280

The Collective Boutiques, a community-driven marketplace with hundreds of independent small businesses, makers and boutique owners under one roof, has opened its first location in Alabama at the River Ridge Shopping Center off Highway 280 in Birmingham. Located at 4612 US-280, in the former Painted Tree space, the new retailer...

Birmingham, AL · 8d

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Alabama Farm Center receives $2.5 million mine reclamation grant

Workforce projection of the completed Hallmark Farm agricultural exhibition center Department of Workforce. Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced Wednesday that the department awarded the Alabama Farm Center a $2.5 million grant to reclaim former coal mining land for an agricultural exhibition center. The funding comes through a...

Warrior, AL · 8d

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NASA X-59 Begins Cross-Country Flight to Florida

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft arrived in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday as it continued a cross-country flight from California to Kennedy Space Center in Florida. According to flight records, the aircraft departed Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth at 9:48 a.m. CDT and landed at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport at 11:03 a.m. The 539-nautical-mile flight followed Wednesday’s departure from Edwards Air Force Base in California, which included stops in El Paso and Fort Worth. Birmingham was the aircraft’s latest confirmed stop as of Thursday afternoon.

Birmingham, AL · 8d

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Alabama Oyster Shell Recycling Program celebrates 10 years of helping industry, environment

A milestone is being celebrated in the oyster industry: the 10th anniversary of the Alabama Oyster Shell Recycling program. An ecological success story that not only helps grow oysters but keeps the shells out of landfills.

Alabama · 7d

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Next for Bessemer: QTS data center eyes 5-7 year buildout, talks on economic benefits

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) — The company developing a massive data center campus in Bessemer estimates its investment could generate more than $1 billion in tax revenue over 20 years, support thousands of construction jobs and create hundreds of permanent positions once the facility is fully operational. Theo Yedinsky, Chief...

Bessemer, AL · 10d

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New ownership group taking over Jack Brown’s locations across Alabama

The Florida-based investment group Green Shoot Brands is purchasing all 22 locations of the popular Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint, including all four here in Alabama, according to The Tennessean. There are no significant changes expected to happen at any of the Jack Brown’s locations, just a behind...

Alabama · 10d

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