Fitness company to open more health clubs in Birmingham area in 2026
Onelife Fitness is pressing on with plans to develop more health clubs in the Birmingham area. The company opened its first Alabama club in McCalla last year, the $10 million Onelife Fitness McCalla at Tannehill Promenade. A $14 million second location at Lee Branch is currently under construction in the...
Groundbreaking set for Birmingham car condo
Birmingham’s “car condo” will break ground on its first phase this spring. Torque Motor Suites will offer 33 luxury suites for sale for starters, which will give their owners space and security to store automobiles, vehicles and customize the spaces for their needs and tastes. Pricing per...
Deborah Bowie Returns Home to Lead BCRI During Challenging Times
Deborah Bowie has come home. Not to Miami, Florida, where she was born and grew up. The new executive director and CEO of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has come home to Birmingham, the place where she spent 17 years of her formative professional life. “I started really thinking about...
Concerts coming to Birmingham area in February
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Here are some of concerts to look forward to in the Birmingham area in February: BJCC Legacy Arena BJCC Concert Hall Saturn Iron City Avondale Brewing Woodlawn Theatre Workplay
Longtime Birmingham construction firm picks new CEO for operating company
Turner Burton is the new CEO of Birmingham-based Hoar Holdings, the operating company affiliated with Hoar Construction, HPM and RPI Rentals. Longtime CEO Rob Burton will transition to executive chairman, the company said. Under Rob Burton’s leadership, the Hoar companies grew from an annual revenue of $110 million...
19 exciting weekend events happening in Birmingham—Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 2026
We’ve got an exciting weekend ahead, Birmingham! From sports to concerts and much more, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re (mostly) staying in or looking for adventure, we’ve got you covered. Looking ahead to February events? Click here. Need to make Valentine’s Day reservations? Book them...
UAB Medicine to open spine, MSK care clinic
Birmingham, Ala.-based UAB Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and UAB Neurosurgery are set to open a shared clinic location in Birmingham. The new UAB Medicine Inverness One location will expand spine and musculoskeletal services, according to a Jan. 28 news release from UAB Medicine. Services provided at the...
Monday’s Auburn-Ole Miss game to be played in Birmingham
Game time will be 6 p.m. CT Monday, Feb. 2, and arena doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission will be free, and all seating will be general admission. The game will be streamed on SEC Network + and can be heard on the Auburn Sports Network. We (auburntigers.com) and...
City of Mountain Brook to stop streaming public meetings
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) – The city of Mountain Brook will no longer stream its public meetings. The city says that will go into effect Feb. 9, which is the next council meeting. According to Mountain Brook Mayor Graham Smith, there are two major reasons behind this decision. “We had some credible and real...
Spain Park wrestler overcomes type 1 diabetes diagnosis to earn Maryland scholarship
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Spain Park senior Bradley Williams has signed with Maryland to wrestle in the Big Ten Conference despite being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during his junior year. Wrestling wasn’t always Williams’ passion. He attempted to quit the sport multiple times early in his career.

















