🏠 Mumford & Sons + World's Biggest Bounce Park Open Near Birmingham

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New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Birmingham has lost thousands of residents in recent years. Details.

The Alabama Neurodevelopment Center is working to reduce long diagnosis wait times and expand access to care for people with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities across the state. Know how leaders say the new center plans to speed up processes in the state.

The Birmingham Zoo has unveiled “Libby’s Sensory Room,” a calming space near the main entrance designed to help children with sensory sensitivities recharge and feel safe during their visit. Learn how to have access.

The famed British folk-rock band is set to perform Sept. 29 at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, with Marcus King Band opening, as part of their 2026 North American tour. Click to see ticket details, presale dates, and the full tour schedule for Mumford & Sons’ 2026 shows.

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has appointed Alan Walker to lead the city’s Department of Capital Projects, overseeing infrastructure, public facilities, and modernization efforts. Read more about Walker’s experience and plans for Birmingham.

The popular chicken finger chain is planning another Alabama spot in Trussville as part of its rapid U.S. expansion. Click to see where and when the new Raising Cane’s could open.

The Cracker Barrel-owned breakfast chain shutters its 18th Street location amid nationwide closures of underperforming stores. Know more about the closure and the chain’s plans.

Funbox, a 25,000-square-foot inflatable playground, opens Feb. 27 at The Shops of Grand River for a limited-time family experience. Click to see all the details, including tickets, hours, and play zones.

The 42,000-square-foot development will offer upscale office and storage space, with plans to expand across Alabama. Full story.

Estelle Amore will open in a historic Hueytown building this May, offering unique vintage gowns from the 1940s to 1980s. Details.

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On this episode of the Huntsville Hustle Podcast, Joe Martin sits down with Forrest Webber, entrepreneur, operator, and founder behind Bear Brothers Cleaning, The Trade Table, and Homely Media.

From building a home services company to launching a growing local newsletter platform, Forrest shares what drives him to create instead of settle and what he’s learned about leadership, systems, branding, and community along the way.

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