Susan Moore
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Leeds Mayor Says City Cannot Handle 144-Unit Ivey-Backed Housing Project
Leeds Mayor Eddie Moore says he backs Alabama's workforce-housing push in principle, but he does not believe his city can handle the version of it landing on its doorstep. The Grove at Leeds, a proposed apartment community of more than 140 units backed by Gov. Kay Ivey, is running headlong into a one-year moratorium on apartment developments that the city currently has in place.
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Leeds Hall Apartments sues city over permit review for planned 144-unit complex
LEEDS, Ala. — Leeds Hall Apartments LLC filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the City of Leeds, alleging officials improperly used a zoning moratorium to block review of a building permit application for a planned apartment complex. The company says the property for The Grove at Leeds Station is already...
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Alabama Craft Guild brings 53rd annual Fine Craft Show to Vestavia Hills Civic Center
The Alabama Craft Guild will hold its 53rd annual Fine Craft Show on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center, the first time the show has been staged at the venue. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
birminghammomcollective.com
45+ Places to Buy Squishies in the Birmingham Area
Has the squishy craze hit your home? Most of the birthday gifts we have given to friends this year have been some form of a squishy. There are so many choices- NeeDoh or Dumplings, glitter-filled or crunchy, quick rise or slow rise- the list goes on! There are also a lot of choices when it comes to where to find a squishy that your kid will love. We put together the ultimate list of where to buy squishes in the Birmingham area for when you are frantically searching for the perfect gift.
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Yellowhammer News
Derzis says second outside audit was withheld from Hoover transition, councilor calls findings ‘like discovering that the bank vault had been left open’
Mayor Nick Derzis said Monday that a second outside audit found Hoover could not locate financial records from prior years or recover them from backups, and former Mayor Frank Brocato’s administration never disclosed the report to the City Council or the incoming administration. “Learning that a second Kroll report had identified serious vulnerabilities in our […] The post Derzis says second outside audit was withheld from Hoover transition, councilor calls findings ‘like discovering that the bank vault had been left open’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
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The Woods gets green light: Homewood approves new golf entertainment venue
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBMA) — A new golf-themed entertainment destination is one step closer to becoming reality in West Homewood after the City Council approved the final development plan for The Woods, a proposed venue combining indoor facilities with outdoor recreation space. The approval came during Monday night's City Council...
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Children’s of Alabama NICU Babies Celebrate Halloween
BIRMINGHAM (Oct. 26, 2026)— Some of Children’s of Alabama’s tiniest patients are already in the spooky season spirit, giving us a sneak peek at their costumes ahead of Halloween. Each year, the nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) help families have a sense of normalcy...
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Hoover Beautification Board honors Betty Daigle with Distinguished Citizen Award
The Hoover Beautification Board on Monday night presented a Distinguished Citizen Award to longtime board member Betty Daigle as she rotates off the board. Daigle served on the Beautification Board for 12 years, including two years as president. She was the founder of the Hoover Green Team, organizing litter control and recycling efforts throughout the community and helping Spain Park High School with funding to establish a recycling program.
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Leeds 911 transition remains on track for December
Leeds’ planned move of 911 services from Blount County to St. Clair County is still expected to be completed by December 31, according to Tiffiany Ward, a media representative for the city. Leeds’ emergency calls are currently routed to Blount County. Ward said the city believes St. Clair County...
Yellowhammer News
UAB becomes Alabama’s first member of elite Association of American Universities
UAB becomes Alabama’s first member of the Association of American Universities, giving the state a place in a research university group that includes Johns Hopkins, MIT and Stanford. The university announced it has accepted an invitation to join the organization, which recognizes leading universities in the United States and Canada for the strength of their […] The post UAB becomes Alabama’s first member of elite Association of American Universities appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
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Birmingham Council invests $75k in community-driven career services
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Homewood trail dedicated to former WBRC reporter Christina Chambers: ‘It’s really special’
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - Family, friends, former coworkers and the community gathered Wednesday for the dedication of a Homewood trail in honor of Christina Chambers, a former WBRC sports reporter who died in December 2025. The trail is just off the Lakeshore Trail, near the Homewood soccer fields. Homewood Mayor...
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Homewood council approves new Samford University student housing
The Homewood City Council on Monday night gave final approval to Samford University’s plan to build two buildings for student housing on the south side of Lakeshore Drive. The action allows Samford to potentially begin work on the 494-bed buildings with retail stores in January 2027, in time for use in the fall of 2028.
Bham Now
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