By Sam Prickett Arnold Mooney says he is running for U.S. Senate because he wants to put Alabama – and America – “back to where we need to be.” “This race is about the future,” he said. “I look around and I see a rising tide of socialism on the left, and I personally feel like, if we don’t do something to turn this ship around, we’re not going to leave our children and … [Read more...]
Zoo Welcomes Gadze and Luti, Two New Male Elephants
Birmingham Zoo has two new additions to its Trails of Africa, Gadze and Luti, two young male African elephants. Guests were able to get a sneak preview of the elephants on July 3 as the bulls took their first looks at their new enclosure. The elephants arrived at the zoo in late June and have been living in their behind-the-scenes area while they acclimated to the conditions … [Read more...]
GreenWise Market at Lane Parke To Celebrate Grand Opening
Lane Parke merchants and restaurants will welcome the grand opening of Publix Super Markets, Inc.'s first GreenWise Market location in Alabama June 27. The new store, located at 1000 Jemison Lane, will serve as Lane Parke’s new anchor tenant, according to a release. It will begin normal operating hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the opening date. GreenWise Market will utilize … [Read more...]
It Takes Two: Homewood Theatre Announces Permanent Location at Brookwood Village
By Emily Williams The Homewood Theatre recently announced it will have a permanent location at Brookwood Village, on Lakeshore Drive. Since its founding in 2016, the theater has shared space with The Dance Foundation. But theater Executive Director Kyle Bass said the theater started to feel cramped. The group will be moving into its new location, across the corridor from … [Read more...]
Red Mountain Theatre Company Developing Arts Campus in Parkside
Red Mountain Theatre Company recently announced the beginning of its Second Act project, creating an arts campus in the Parkside District of Birmingham. The new Arts Campus will be at 1600 Third Ave. S. between 16th and 17th streets south, next to Regions Field. “It has been a dream for us to consolidate our programming in order to better serve our community,” Executive … [Read more...]