🏠 Birmingham-Southern Campus Sold + 124-Year Store Closing

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The 192-acre Birmingham campus will become a facility that will bring hundreds of new jobs to the city’s west side. Full story.

Woodfin reports on early successes in public safety, economic development, youth programs, and neighborhood revitalization, keeping children at the center of his administration’s agenda. More info.

Board members and officials say CEO Jeffrey Thompson overstepped his authority with new rules. Details.

Up to 750 Birmingham-area high schoolers will gain early exposure to artificial intelligence and workforce skills through a new initiative led by Miles College, StudyFetch, and NVIDIA. Know more.

Fans rejoice! After closing earlier this year following 87 years in business, Savage’s Bakery and Deli will return thanks to the owner of a nearby business. Full story.

After more than a century on Third Avenue North, Standard Furniture is closing its downtown showroom, offering deep discounts on floor samples while continuing service at its other area locations. Details.

After nearly five decades with the company, Conrad Rafield III will step down as board chairman on April 28, leaving a legacy as Coca-Cola United’s longest-serving director. Who is the next chairman, said to mark the first time a non-Johnson family member will lead the 124-year-old bottler?

Minth Group Limited will transform a long-vacant 400-acre steel site in Gadsden into its largest U.S. manufacturing campus, producing automotive components for major carmakers. Story.

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