Your Ultimate Guide to the 41st Alabama State Games—June 7-9
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Your Ultimate Guide to the 41st Alabama State Games—June 7-9 The waiting has finally come to an end! The 41st Alabama State Games are kicking off from June 7 to 9, bringing with it a dynamic array of sporting events, spread across the Greater Birmingham Area. For those yet unfamiliar with this much-anticipated annual event, […]
Boil Mandate Active in Specific Birmingham Areas – The Reasoning Behind
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Boil Mandate Active in Specific Birmingham Areas – The Reasoning Behind Affected Areas and Status Update The Birmingham Water Works (BWW) General Manager, Michael Johnson, recently announced that a boil mandate remains active in several areas of Birmingham. These locales include Forestdale, Pratt City, Adamsville, Fultondale, Dugan Highway, Walker Chapel Road, and the surrounding regions. […]
Looking for Friends in Birmingham? Here’s 5 Things You Can Try!
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Looking for Friends in Birmingham? Here’s 5 Things You Can Try! Published: May 08, 2024, 6:00 a.m. | By Heather Gann Moving to a New City Can Be a Challenge Making your way in a new city can be a daunting experience. Then there are cities like our Birmingham that are warm, open, and welcoming […]
Legacy of Hope Plans Abundant Events for Donate Life Month to Increase Organ Donation Awareness
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Legacy of Hope Plans Abundant Events for Donate Life Month to Increase Organ Donation Awareness Eyeing a Greater Initiative Towards Saving Lives The organ procurement organization in Alabama, Legacy of Hope, is taking charge of numerous events and promotions to commemorate National Donate Life Month (NDLM). The series of events is organized each year in […]
Exclusive: First Joint Interview with Poets Laureate, Ashley M. Jones and Salaam Green, on Making History
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Exclusive: First Joint Interview with Poets Laureate, Ashley M. Jones and Salaam Green, on Making History The city of Birmingham marked a historic moment recently as it welcomed its inaugural Poet Laureate, Salaam Green. This was complemented by another significant appointment in the state of Alabama, with Ashley M. Jones serving as the state’s Poet […]
Meet the Ukranian couple designing beautiful wedding gowns in Birmingham
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Meet the Ukranian couple designing beautiful wedding gowns in Birmingham At NiEl Bridal Atelier in Forest Park, Birmingham, a dressmaker named Mykola Vyshyvanyuk creates unique custom-made wedding gowns with the assistance of his wife, Olena. Previously, the couple operated a bridal boutique in Lviv, Ukraine but, due to the war in 2022, they sought solace […]
Incumbents Prevail in Birmingham Area Congressional Primaries
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Incumbents Prevail in Birmingham Area Congressional Primaries Birmingham, AL – On Tuesday, incumbents Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham, and Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, won their respective primary elections in the Birmingham area. A Victory for Established Candidates These veteran lawmakers will represent their respective parties in the upcoming Nov. 5 general election, following a fiercely contested primary. According […]
SouthState Bank Bolsters Birmingham Mortgage Team with Five New Additions
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SouthState Bank Bolsters Birmingham Mortgage Team with Five New Additions In an exciting advancement for the local mortgage lending sector, SouthState Bank has announced the addition of five accomplished members to its Birmingham operation. Coinciding with the opening of a new mortgage office, this expansion set to enhance the bank’s lending presence in Alabama. New […]
Birmingham Man Fatally Injured in Single-Vehicle Accident on Ensley Avenue
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Birmingham Man Fatally Injured in Single-Vehicle Accident on Ensley Avenue Birmingham – In a tragic incident, a Birmingham man lost his life after his car crashed into a utility pole on Ensley Avenue. The fatal accident happened on Thursday evening, March 3, 2024, and the victim was identified as Kavine Anton Wheeler, aged 45. The […]
Alabama Travel Guide: The Best Day Trips from Birmingham
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Alabama Travel Guide: The Best Day Trips from Birmingham Posted on February 29, 2024 by Holly Swafford When it comes to exploring the wonders of Alabama, one needn’t look farther than an hour or two outside of Birmingham, a vibrant city steeming with opportunities for enriching day trips. Whether you’re an adventurer at heart, a […]