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Daxko to move global HQ to downtown Birmingham in 2027
Daxko, the Birmingham-founded software company serving the health, fitness and wellness industry, announced Thursday, Oct. 22 that it will relocate its global headquarters to downtown Birmingham. Daxko headquarters: What to know. The new headquarters, which will be located at 1728 Third Avenue North, is planned to open April 2027. All...
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Alabama mayor under fire for comments
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ULT Wind-Down Heads for December Finish Line
Three years after the lights went out, an Alabama court writes the last chapter. On March 21, 2023, Universal Douglas factories were shipping product and its salespeople were writing orders. The next morning, most employees learned they no longer had jobs. Three and a half years later, the last chapter...
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Birmingham City Schools wins national literacy award, receives 6,000 books
Birmingham City Schools has been named the 2026-27 Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion, a national award recognizing progress in reading achievement. Scholastic and the Council of the Great City Schools announced the award Wednesday. As part of the recognition, the district will choose an elementary school for a library makeover. This spring, the school is expected to receive more than 6,000 books, and each enrolled student will get a pack of 10 books to keep over the summer.
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Homewood to mark 100th birthday with Centennial time capsule burial
Homewood will mark its official 100th birthday Thursday, Oct. 29, with a Centennial time capsule burial at Homewood Public Library. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. outside near the library's front entrance and flagpole at 1721 Oxmoor Road. A short program will take place before the capsule is buried.
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Can’t-miss fall concerts, private events + more at this Birmingham spot
From concerts and dance parties to weddings and corporate gatherings, The Fennec is expanding the ways it brings people together on 2nd Ave South in Birmingham. Read on to check out the Fall 2026 live music lineup and see why this local spot might just be the perfect venue for your next event.
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Calera mayor issues apology following alleged discriminatory comments
CALERA — The council chamber of Calera City Hall was filled with concerned residents on Monday, Oct. 26, after citizens were made aware of alleged comments by the mayor that were discriminatory in nature. During the Mayor’s Report segment of the City Council work session, Calera Mayor Kenny Dale...
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Alabama Power continues work on man's property
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Reader memories from Homewood: Victor and Blanca Trejo
Homewood Star readers shared their memories of the city as part of Homewood's centennial celebration. The full list of reader memories can be found at thehomewoodstar.com/news/reader-memories-from-homewood. Victor and Blanca Trejo own La Hacienda Supermarket off Green Springs Highway in West Homewood. The couple has lived and worked here for 20...
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Samford to build new upperclassman housing
On Oct. 26, Homewood City Council approved Samford’s South Campus plans with a vote of 4-0. Samford plans to begin construction at the turn of the calendar year with a goal to open in August 2028. The vote was called following community discussion at the Oct. 12 city council...
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‘We are not recruiting data centers’: Irondale mayor says data center ordinance is a precaution
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Irondale leaders are discussing an ordinance that would set regulations for data center developers. Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. said the ordinance is a precaution in case the city is approached to build a data center. “We are not recruiting data centers, and data centers are...
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$9.4 million building permit for UAB Hospital expansion + more new high-dollar projects
Fifteen new building permits were issued this past week across Alabama for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These permits were for projects primarily in the Huntsville and Birmingham metros. A $9.4 million permit was issued for the ongoing expansion project at UAB Hospital’s North Pavilion. Expansion of UAB Hospital’s...