Birmingham.
city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 430
What's happening
Active this week
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Williams leads a convention in Birmingham discussing the city's role in the Civil Rights era.Some support1 report
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Commission awarded a construction contract for a jail in Elmore County, with assistance from a Birmingham-based architectural firm.Some support2 reports
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Zillow ranks Birmingham and compares it to other major US cities regarding job quality and home purchase speed.Some support1 report
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A park in Birmingham has been named in honor of jazz legend Hawkins.Some support1 report
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A project involving the Fort Smith base is underway, with Little Rock district oversight, comments from John Boozman, and participation from a Birmingham-based company.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Birmingham City Council has set the agenda for the future of the city.Some support1 report
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Breeze Airways launched new nonstop service connecting multiple cities including North Carolina, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Fort Lauderdale.Some support2 reports
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Birmingham food bank donated supplies to Mobile on October 12, 2026.Some support1 report
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Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, while a storm affects regional events and a death is reported in Birmingham.Well supported5 reports
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Construction companies completed various projects, including an AHU replacement for UAB, in Birmingham, Alabama.Some support1 report
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GasBuddy surveyed gas stations in Birmingham on October 12, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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A storm passed near Birmingham, Alabama, and impacted coastal Florida areas.Some support3 reports
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Daniel Flickinger lost his job at a Birmingham law firm, while the trend of hiring lawyers with criminal records continues.Some support2 reports
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Birmingham served as a blueprint for social change, linking to MLK's work, while Andrew J. Young addressed a CCT gathering.Some support1 report
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LaToya Turner is the director for Leeds City Schools, and Parker is a teacher at Leeds High School in Birmingham.Some support1 report
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Helen Skelton and Fiona Hughes are set to appear at the NEC Birmingham show, while Anthony Murphy will star in a Birmingham production.Some support1 report
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City Hall events are blocking restaurant access near Park Place in Birmingham.Some support1 report
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Alabama Power crews responded to local power outages and prepared for storm response in Birmingham on October 7.Some support1 report
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Mayor Randall Woodfin is responding to a lawsuit dispute in Birmingham.Some support1 report
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Mayor Woodfin provided remarks at a recent summit.Well supported3 reports
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Alabama Power is involved in zoning proceedings in Birmingham, Alabama.Some support1 report
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Real estate company Iron City Premier Realty is involved in a data center site dispute in Birmingham.Some support1 report
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Eric Rudolph was involved in an attack in Birmingham on October 5, 2026.Some support1 report
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Implementation of a plan is underway, initially focusing on the Woodlawn-Kingston area.Some support1 report1 development inside
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AI boom is driving increased construction demand in Houston and Birmingham.Some support1 report
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State auditors found financial mismanagement in a Birmingham school district.Some support1 report
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U.S. Steel is building a Quench and Tempering Facility in Birmingham, Alabama.Some support1 report
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Birmingham City Council approved Mayor Woodfin's surplus spending plan regarding city infrastructure and park management.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Bessemer is a suburb of Birmingham.Some support1 report
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An incident began on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus grounds.Some support1 report
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Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham, established a CSI to coordinate public safety initiatives.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The church in Birmingham sought assistance from the local government body on September 22, 2026.Some support1 report
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Dezmond Turner, who was employed as an aide by Shelby County Schools, led an organization until last week.Some support1 report
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Sinclair is expanding its news programming coverage across multiple cities, including Columbus, Baltimore, Charleston, Birmingham, and Bakersfield.Some support1 report
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Jessica Tang advocates for evidence-based gun laws, citing data showing homicide decline in regional comparisons.Some support1 report
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A partnership is underway in Birmingham to prepare the next generation of global health leaders.Some support1 report
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Birmingham, Alabama is currently experiencing civil rights violence.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
One to three months ago
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A founder's background links their birthplace to their current market focus.Some support1 report
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Local housing solutions address systemic failures within the foster care system in Birmingham.Some support1 report
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A restaurant named Bamboo, owned by Bernie Smith, has been operating in Birmingham since 2015 and is currently featuring dishes from various countries including the Philippines, Nepal, and China.Some support1 report
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Leila Lewis guided participants through a presentation on practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in Birmingham.Some support1 report
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Youth Climate Action Fund provides resources to the city of Birmingham.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Arlington Multi-Family Office, based in Birmingham, is expanding its operations and has opened a third office in Dallas.Some support1 report
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A shared national experience of the 9/11 attacks between New York and Birmingham.Some support2 reports
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Reform UK held its annual conference in Birmingham, with James Orr serving as head of policy and JL Partners generating positive headlines.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The North Alabama Division is supporting operations taking place in Cullman.Some support1 report
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Paramedics from Birmingham responded to a crisis in Manhattan on September 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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The company Brasfield & Gorrie is based in the city of Birmingham.Well supported3 reports
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Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC has secured new installation projects and operational bases in Liverpool, Hull, and Birmingham.Some support1 report
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Matthew Brown commands Coast Guard Force Readiness Command in Birmingham.Some support2 reports
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In 2015, Donald Trump held a rally in Birmingham, leading Ben Carson in a GOP nomination poll while Bobby Jindal criticized his behavior.Some support1 report
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Welker, a Connecticut native, is connected to local business publications covering projects in Miami and Birmingham.Some support1 report
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Alpha Academy members were targets of a beatdown in Birmingham, influenced by local expectations.Some support1 report
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A chef returned to Birmingham on September 1, 2026, to focus on Alabama cuisine.Some support1 report
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In 2006, the ABA moved its midyear meeting from New Orleans to Chicago, while Gulf Coast lawyers discussed regional legal issues.Some support1 report
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A local poet laureate program was established in a city, modeled after the UK system, with the state of Alabama maintaining the laureate program.Some support1 report
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Birmingham City Council approved incentives for local redevelopment.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
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The Birmingham City Council approved an $850,000 incentive package for a store to address the local food desert problem.Some support1 report
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Designers offer tips on small room decor in Birmingham.Some support1 report
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Columbus is a headquarters location serving markets including Atlanta, while Birmingham is located in Alabama.Some support1 report1 development inside
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What's reaching Birmingham
Events traced to Birmingham, step by step, newest firstAround Birmingham this week
News at the entities that move Birmingham most-
Jefferson County StructuralCawaco Resource Conservation & Development Council received state recognition and partnered with the Alabama Legislature for community grants in Central Alabama.Moves Birmingham
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Isaias OperationalThe American Red Cross provided MREs to St. Rose church, which is leading recovery efforts after hurricane damage.Moves Birmingham
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city council StructuralResidents presented grievances to the North Adams city council regarding housing authority issues involving Hohn.Moves Birmingham
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Alabama StructuralPlant Development Services Inc., based in Alabama, introduced its new Early Surprise™ Camellia.Moves Birmingham
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Katie Britt OperationalKatie Britt is representing Alabama in the U.S. Senate and has secured funding for storm resiliency projects in the state.Moves Birmingham
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Bloomberg Philanthropies StructuralAn initiative led by Bloomberg Philanthropies aims to speed up housing development using models developed in Atlanta, Austin, and San Diego.Moves Birmingham
Connections
The 40 strongest of 430, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Randall Woodfin Structural
Randall Woodfin holds the functional office of Mayor within the municipality of Birmingham, leading city governance and public initiatives.
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Woodfin Structural
Woodfin serves as the Mayor, holding the executive office and managing the infrastructure of Birmingham.
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Jefferson County Structural
Jefferson County holds legal and administrative jurisdiction over the city of Birmingham, which serves as the county seat.
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Birmingham City Council Structural
The City Council governs and administers public services and economic development within the geographical boundaries of Birmingham.
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Isaias Operational
Hurricane Isaias caused significant damage, fatalities, and disruptions in Birmingham.
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city council Structural
The City Council serves as the governing body that represents Birmingham and makes key administrative decisions for the city.
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Alabama Structural
Alabama exercises administrative and regulatory jurisdiction over the city of Birmingham, evidenced by state laws, permits, and oversight.
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poet laureate Structural
The city of Birmingham has established a local program that provides the context and structure for the role of poet laureate.
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Urban Alchemy Structural
The city has contracted Urban Alchemy to operate a center, establishing a functional dependency between the company and the city.
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Birmingham Police Department Operational
The Birmingham Police Department maintains an active partnership with the city of Birmingham for public safety and crime reduction initiatives.
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Cornelius Transactional
A is involved in a high-stakes challenge regarding city approvals for a data center project in Birmingham.
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Katie Britt Operational
Katie Britt secures and directs significant operational funding for the city of Birmingham through legislative action.
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KING Shared context
King holds the elected office of city councilor in Birmingham.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Transactional
Birmingham is seeking a specific grant from the FEMA agency to fund flood mitigation efforts.
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London Transactional
Birmingham's specific events are viewed as influential factors supporting London's bid for a major event in 2029.
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Atlanta Operational
The two cities actively compete for market share, jobs, and are benchmarked against each other on regional infrastructure and environmental issues.
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Water works Structural
Birmingham leaders exert governance and regulatory influence over the Water Works.
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Southeast Operational
A company project aims to leverage the market of Birmingham to attract visitors and business.
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Abdul El-Sayed Operational
Abdul El-Sayed engaged in a competitive primary election against a candidate whose base was located in Birmingham.
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Rodger Smitherman Operational
Rodger Smitherman served as the mayor of the city of Birmingham.
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Chelsea Operational
A restaurant from Birmingham has expanded its operations into the Chelsea area.
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Kentucky Transactional
Whistleblowers from Birmingham moved to Kentucky for plant work.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Structural
Bloomberg Philanthropies provides resources through the Youth Climate Action Fund to the city of Birmingham.
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United States Coast Guard Operational
The Coast Guard utilizes a training facility in Birmingham as part of a partnership model connecting local firms to federal contracts.
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Nashville Operational
Both cities are noted to share external disruptions and actively compete for job quality.
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American Heart Association Operational
A partnership exists where the American Heart Association leverages Birmingham's library locations to expand its health services reach.
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Live Nation Entertainment Transactional
Live Nation Entertainment utilized Birmingham's context by relocating concerts to the Coca-Cola Amphitheater.
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Chicago Operational
The cities share media ownership and are noted to compete with each other for job quality.
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Mobile Transactional
Birmingham provided supplies to Mobile via a food bank donation, while both cities are noted for budget efficiency comparisons.
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Thornton Transactional
A business entity based in Thornton held a McDonald's franchise operating within the greater Birmingham area.
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Bold Operational
The city of Birmingham utilizes the Bold program for funding purposes.
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Escambia County Shared context
Both Escambia County and Birmingham were reported as being affected by Hurricane Isaias.
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Starlink Shared context
Starlink services are utilized within the Morgan County area near Birmingham for incident reporting.
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Destin Shared context
Destin and Birmingham are co-mentioned as locations within the same regional context, impacted by Hurricane Isaias.
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Detroit Mentioned together
The cities are compared in economic reports regarding low median income, high costs, and housing timelines.
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Albuquerque Mentioned together
Both cities are noted as participants in a national program aimed at community improvement.
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Cleveland Mentioned together
The two cities are noted for sharing a high food spending share.
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John Turner Shared context
John Turner is the CEO of Regions, a company based in Birmingham.
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Zillow Operational
Zillow utilizes Birmingham as a market context to rank home purchase speed.
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Richard Franklin Shared context
Richard Franklin serves as a union president operating within the context of Birmingham.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
20 events- Williams leads a convention in Birmingham discussing the city's role in the Civil Rights era.
- Zillow ranks Birmingham and compares it to other major US cities regarding job quality and home purchase speed.
- A park in Birmingham has been named in honor of jazz legend Hawkins.
- The Birmingham City Council has set the agenda for the future of the city.
- Birmingham food bank donated supplies to Mobile on October 12, 2026.
- Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, while a storm affects regional events and a death is reported in Birmingham.
- Construction companies completed various projects, including an AHU replacement for UAB, in Birmingham, Alabama.
- GasBuddy surveyed gas stations in Birmingham on October 12, 2026.
- A storm passed near Birmingham, Alabama, and impacted coastal Florida areas.
- Daniel Flickinger lost his job at a Birmingham law firm, while the trend of hiring lawyers with criminal records continues.
- Birmingham served as a blueprint for social change, linking to MLK's work, while Andrew J. Young addressed a CCT gathering.
- LaToya Turner is the director for Leeds City Schools, and Parker is a teacher at Leeds High School in Birmingham.
- Helen Skelton and Fiona Hughes are set to appear at the NEC Birmingham show, while Anthony Murphy will star in a Birmingham production.
- City Hall events are blocking restaurant access near Park Place in Birmingham.
- Alabama Power crews responded to local power outages and prepared for storm response in Birmingham on October 7.
- Mayor Randall Woodfin is responding to a lawsuit dispute in Birmingham.
- Mayor Woodfin provided remarks at a recent summit.
- Alabama Power is involved in zoning proceedings in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Real estate company Iron City Premier Realty is involved in a data center site dispute in Birmingham.
- Eric Rudolph was involved in an attack in Birmingham on October 5, 2026.
September 2026
32 events- Implementation of a plan is underway, initially focusing on the Woodlawn-Kingston area.
- AI boom is driving increased construction demand in Houston and Birmingham.
- State auditors found financial mismanagement in a Birmingham school district.
- U.S. Steel is building a Quench and Tempering Facility in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Bessemer is a suburb of Birmingham.
- An incident began on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus grounds.
- Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham, established a CSI to coordinate public safety initiatives.
- The church in Birmingham sought assistance from the local government body on September 22, 2026.
- Dezmond Turner, who was employed as an aide by Shelby County Schools, led an organization until last week.
- Sinclair is expanding its news programming coverage across multiple cities, including Columbus, Baltimore, Charleston, Birmingham, and Bakersfield.
- Jessica Tang advocates for evidence-based gun laws, citing data showing homicide decline in regional comparisons.
- A partnership is underway in Birmingham to prepare the next generation of global health leaders.
- A founder's background links their birthplace to their current market focus.
- Local housing solutions address systemic failures within the foster care system in Birmingham.
- A restaurant named Bamboo, owned by Bernie Smith, has been operating in Birmingham since 2015 and is currently featuring dishes from various countries including the Philippines, Nepal, and China.
- Leila Lewis guided participants through a presentation on practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in Birmingham.
- Youth Climate Action Fund provides resources to the city of Birmingham.
- Arlington Multi-Family Office, based in Birmingham, is expanding its operations and has opened a third office in Dallas.
- A shared national experience of the 9/11 attacks between New York and Birmingham.
- Reform UK held its annual conference in Birmingham, with James Orr serving as head of policy and JL Partners generating positive headlines.
- The North Alabama Division is supporting operations taking place in Cullman.
- Paramedics from Birmingham responded to a crisis in Manhattan on September 9, 2026.
- Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC has secured new installation projects and operational bases in Liverpool, Hull, and Birmingham.
- Matthew Brown commands Coast Guard Force Readiness Command in Birmingham.
- In 2015, Donald Trump held a rally in Birmingham, leading Ben Carson in a GOP nomination poll while Bobby Jindal criticized his behavior.
- Welker, a Connecticut native, is connected to local business publications covering projects in Miami and Birmingham.
- Alpha Academy members were targets of a beatdown in Birmingham, influenced by local expectations.
- A chef returned to Birmingham on September 1, 2026, to focus on Alabama cuisine.
- In 2006, the ABA moved its midyear meeting from New Orleans to Chicago, while Gulf Coast lawyers discussed regional legal issues.
- A local poet laureate program was established in a city, modeled after the UK system, with the state of Alabama maintaining the laureate program.
- The Birmingham City Council approved an $850,000 incentive package for a store to address the local food desert problem.
- Designers offer tips on small room decor in Birmingham.
August 2026
3 events- Commission awarded a construction contract for a jail in Elmore County, with assistance from a Birmingham-based architectural firm.
- A project involving the Fort Smith base is underway, with Little Rock district oversight, comments from John Boozman, and participation from a Birmingham-based company.
- Columbus is a headquarters location serving markets including Atlanta, while Birmingham is located in Alabama.