Birmingham-based Sanders Capital Partners purchased three medical practice offices from the Surgical Dermatology Group. The acquisition of the offices in Vestavia, Montgomery, and Gadsden is valued at $12.4 million. “The Surgical Dermatology Group portfolio represents an ideal acquisition to us in that it is home to a leading medical provider that has found these locations […]

Capstone Building of Birmingham has broken ground on a $13.45 million multifamily project in West Point, Ga., the company said in a news release. The general contractor is partnered with developer Pennrose and architect firm Kitch & Associates for the garden-style affordable housing project. “Capstone Building Corp. is looking forward to being a part of […]

Birmingham-based Regions Bank recently announced two financing transactions to support a transformational building initiative in Brooklyn, N.Y. The national housing nonprofit, led by HELP USA, is geared to address the holistic needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness, according to Regions. The four-building development will occupy an entire city block along Blake Avenue in East […]

The Montgomery Zoo Animal Care team recently announced the birth of one female and six male Capybara pups. In a release, the zoo announced the names of the fury additions. Picking two culturally popular themes, zoo staff decided on using names from recent Disney film “Encanto” and the “Star Wars” series. The pups were born […]

Six attorneys with Birmingham-based Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP have been appointed to leadership roles with the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Litigation Section. Bradley, which employs nearly 600 lawyers, holds law offices in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, D.C. The firm’s attorneys represent regional, national and international clients in various industries. […]

The University of Alabama has established a new director role within its Office for Research and Economic Development (ORED) aimed at developing partnerships with industry. According to UA, the newly-created position will serve to leverage the university’s research to assist with industrial technology and workforce needs. The university recently announced that Dr. Patrick Mendez will […]

Regions recently announced the promotion of Tom Speir to serve as the institution’s head of Strategy and Corporate Development. He previously served as assistant treasurer and Regions’ head of Balance Sheet Management. In his new role, Speir will lead the bank’s enterprise-wide strategic planning process and corporate development initiatives, according to a release. Speir’s new […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) recently issued a reminder for motor vehicle operators to adhere to safety protocols near schools as students return to campus. In its announcement, the agency asked parents to review back-to-school safety precautions. ALEA advised of the following general school traffic issues: Expect heavier-than-usual traffic (at least the first week […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) provides several youth dove hunt opportunities throughout the state each fall. Registration for this year’s hunts will open at 8:00 a.m. CST on August 15. Although the hunts are free, online registration is required. The first youth dove hunts […]

Gadsden State Community College recently announced its plans to construct a new 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) that will be located on the institution’s East Broad Campus. The center was identified as a project through the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Achieving Systemwide Potential through Increased Resources and Engagement (ASPIRE) 2030 initiative. ASPIRE is […]

Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS), a new, free public charter school dedicated to educating the aviation and aerospace leaders of tomorrow, is set to open its doors on August 22. The aviation-focused public charter school curriculum will be aligned to meet the industry standards. In addition to hands-on, experiential instruction, AAHS will provide […]

Located in historic Mooresville, Alabama, 1818 Farms celebrated its 10-year business anniversary this past week with friends, family and associates that have contributed to the farm’s success over the years. 1818 Farms’ charter mission was to enjoy life the way it used to be, preserving history and honoring tradition by working a zero-waste farm, producing […]

Last week, Regions was awarded the highest possible score of 100 on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI), the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. This was the second year in a row for Regions to be acknowledged for this award. The Disability Equality Index was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The […]

John Sherman, president and CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED) since 2016, retired on Sunday. His retirement marks the end of a more than 40-year career with the company. However, Sherman will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors as vice chairman. Today, Coca-Cola UNITED has more than 50 distribution and […]

A partnership between Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy and the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Master of Science Program in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science was solidified with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). According to an announcement from Samford, students from UAB’s Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science (MBS) program will, upon recommendation from the program’s director, receive priority […]

Alabama chef Jeffery Compton from The Battery in Birmingham will compete with 13 other chefs from around the country for the nation’s ultimate seafood cooking competition, the 18th annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off. Chef Compton was named executive chef of The Battery in Homewood in 2021. Being selected to compete in cooking is not unfamiliar […]

Last Sunday, on the final day of competition for The World Games, a formal check presentation was made hours before the closing ceremony at Birmingham’s Protective Stadium. The check total amounting to $54,000 was accrued through a plan to donate $1 from every ticket and item of The World Games 2022 merchandise sold since April […]

Entrepreneur and Vestavia Hills native Ted Alling has been elected to the Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. board of directors. Claude B. Nielsen, chairman of Coca-Cola UNITED, said of Alling, “Ted has acquired a wealth of entrepreneurial expertise and extensive knowledge of the logistics industry, which will be very beneficial as Coca-Cola UNITED continues to […]

The Montgomery Zoo is set to unveil a bachelor herd of four Nile lechwe. The African antelope, the first of its species, will be introduced to the public on July 19. According to a release, these antelope are native to hot, wet climates in Africa, such as the Bahr-el-Ghazel district of the Southern Sudan and […]

In an effort to help Alabama’s youth better their knowledge and understanding of the founding and history of the United States, Troy University and the American Village in Montevallo are joining forces. The two institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a leadership program that targets high school juniors and seniors and educates […]

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo this week announced the department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) had awarded a grant to the city of Fairhope to create a business resource hub for technology entrepreneurs. The grant will help renovation efforts at the Fairhope K-1 Center, located in Downtown Fairhope, according to a release. The Baldwin Community […]

Birmingham is playing host to the world games in 2022. Among those competing to represent the United States will be several local faces. At least five athletes connected with the Yellowhammer State will be involved in the World Games. World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers said in a statement, “Not only is this a once-in-a-lifetime […]

At the recent Fusion 2022 conference, the truck driver shortage was a major topic of discussion. The fifth annual supply chain symposium hosted by Auburn University Harbert College of Business had multiple speakers echo the issues facing this crucial cog of the supply chain in America. Auburn alum and AAA Cooper Transportation CEO Reid Dove […]

John Craft, clinical associate professor of law at Faulkner Law, was awarded the 2022 Public Interest Attorney Award at the Alabama State Bar’s 145th annual meeting. The award, presented by the Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program, was given in recognition of Craft’s pro bono efforts in the area of elder law. Craft, a graduate […]