Brasfield & Gorrie marks investment project with new jobs in Birmingham
Brasfield & Gorrie Expands Birmingham Headquarters This week, Brasfield & Gorrie, a general contractor, announced a three-story, 28,500-square-foot expansion next to its current headquarters in Birmingham’s Lakeview district. The $18.9 million investment has already resulted in 64 new jobs for the city. This growth project was introduced in January 2024. “I fully support the company’s […]
Brasfield & Gorrie grows Birmingham headquarters with an $18.9 million project and creates many new jobs
Birmingham’s Local Company Expands with New Headquarters Birmingham’s Lakeview district is seeing a significant addition with the new three-storey, 28,500-square-foot expansion of a local headquarters. This $18.9 million investment underscores the company’s ongoing dedication to its hometown, dating back to its founding in 1964. They’ve earned a reputation for delivering construction projects that often exceed […]
Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham looks forward to being a good neighbor
Edward Eaton is looking forward to welcoming his new neighbor, a lively development just down the street. Eaton, who serves as Vice President of the Druid Hills Neighborhood Associations, along with other community members, recently glimpsed the nearly finished $46 million Coca-Cola Amphitheater. He shared his excitement about the venue, which is set to open […]
Norfolk Southern adds railway power to the 2025 World Police and Fire Games in Birmingham
This week, Birmingham is buzzing with the arrival of law enforcement and firefighters from across the globe for an international conference celebrating some of the finest first responders. The annual World Police and Fire Games, one of the largest multi-sport events, has brought more than 8,500 competitors to the city from over 70 countries. Featuring […]
Birmingham Water Works executives with high salaries also had positions in Greene County
Recently, a report revealed that two senior officials from Birmingham Waterworks also hold positions in Greene County, located in West Alabama. Mac Underwood returned as the general manager of Birmingham Water in February 2025, with an annual salary of $446,118. Interestingly, he also serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Greene County, a role he […]
Athletic Conference will hold college basketball tournaments in Birmingham
AAC Announces Basketball Tournaments in Birmingham The American Athletic Conference (AAC) shared an important announcement over the weekend that will be significant for the residents of Alabama. Birmingham City, along with Legacy Arena at the BJCC, is set to host the AAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments before they move to Tampa, Florida, in 2027 […]
Water Works Regional Board in Birmingham cancels general counsel contract and names interim leaders
At a meeting on June 2nd, a newly appointed member of the Birmingham Waterworks Regional Committee voted to terminate the contract of Deputy General Manager and General Counsel Mark Parnell. This decision came as part of broader efforts to reorganize leadership and enhance oversight. The contract Parnell had, which was ratified by the prior board […]
Birmingham City Council Member: The significance of Governor Ivey’s key appointment to the Public Service Commission
Alabama’s Economic Growth and the Role of the APSC It seems we’ve reached a point where Alabama often gets overlooked in discussions about national economic health. After years of local collaboration and creativity, a new chapter is opening as more industries establish themselves in Alabama’s fertile ground. We know the stereotypes that can crop up […]
Birmingham councilmember criticizes city-funded nonprofit for using bad language at farmers market
Birmingham City Faces Criticism over Homelessness Exhibit A nonprofit organization contracted by the City of Birmingham has come under fire after a local church event displayed some controversial materials. Urban Alchemy, tasked with handling homelessness initiatives under the Heart Program, received backlash for setting up a tent at the East Lake United Methodist Church Farmers […]
Shelby County residents listen to a new member of the Birmingham Water Works Board at a town hall organized by DuBose.
Shelby County residents had the chance to meet a new representative from the Birmingham Regional Waterworks Board during a recent City Hall meeting in Hoover. Jeff Blumlow, who was recently appointed to a newly established committee to represent Shelby County, made one of his first public appearances since the group’s inception earlier this year. The […]
