Plan ahead: US-280 lane closures on Feb. 25
Got travel plans on US-280 Wednesday morning? You may want to consider using an alternate route between Cahaba Village/Whole Foods and Cahaba River Road. On Wednesday, February 25, ALDOT will inspect the Pump House Road Bridge on US-280 (MP 3.231). This operation will require crews to close US-280’s outside lanes...
Birmingham contractor begins $50 million hospital project
Birmingham-based Robins & Morton has begun work on a $50 million expansion and renovation of a hospital in Raeford, N.C. Groundbreaking was held last month for the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital–Hoke addition and renovation. Robins & Morton is the general contractor, with Grace Design Studios serving as the...
Alabama A&M mourns trustee and alumnus John Hackett Jr.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M University is grieving the passing of John Hackett Jr., a proud alumnus, devoted leader and longtime District 7 member of the AAMU Board of Trustees. A Birmingham native, Hackett graduated from Alabama A&M in 1965 with a bachelor's degree in building construction engineering. He...
Local ice cream truck plans first brick-and-mortar location
If you’ve been around downtown Birmingham recently, you may have noticed new signage pop up on 2nd Ave N. Dream Flavors, a local ice cream and shaved ice truck owned by Walter Baldwin, is gearing up to open its first brick-and-mortar location across from Helen and Bayonet. About Dream...
Emergency Missing Child Alert issued for Birmingham girl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old London Randall, who is believed to be in danger. An Emergency Missing Child Alert was issued for the teen Tuesday, February 24. Authorities...
Edolyn’s Pies opens new storefront in Glen Iris
A beloved local bakery has opened a new storefront near UAB in Glen Iris. Bham Now caught up with Edolyn’s Pies’ Marquan Brown, to learn more about his business’s first brick-and-mortar location. About Edolyn’s Pies. According to founder and owner Marquan Brown, Edolyn’s Pies got its...
2 men arrested after drug operation on Graymont Avenue
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police say their Vice and Narcotics Unit has arrested two men on drug charges. According to police, the incident took place on Friday, Feb. 20 in the 500 block of Graymont Avenue W at the Graymont Avenue Food Mart. Police say that 25-year-old Brian Korir...
Jefferson County Coroner looking for families of 4 recently deceased
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Coroner’s is asking for help locating the families of four people who have died since mid-January. Louis E. Elias, 71, of Jasper, died of Jan. 12 at UAB Hospital. He was a tenant at Shadescrest Health Care Center in Jasper when he...
Now open: The Filling Station in Gardendale
Last December, we let you know about The Filling Station opening a new location in Gardendale. The day is finally here! The Filling Station has opened its doors at 250 City Street. Bringing The Filling Station to Gardendale. Gardendale is a growing suburb, but there’s nothing quite like the authentic...
Homewood approves first city manager in unanimous vote
Homewood city leaders officially approved Cale Smith for the city manager position in a 5-0 vote Monday evening. Smith's approval marks the first time in the city’s 100-year history that it will have a city manager. Smith’s employment agreement includes an annual salary of $208,000, according to agenda packets....
