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Candy Manufacturer Plans $3.8 Million Expansion, 60 Jobs in Irondale
IRONDALE, Ala. — Sandblast by Creative Concepts Inc. plans to invest nearly $3.8 million in an expansion of its Irondale operation that could create 60 jobs, according to a report published Wednesday by ABC 33/40. The project would expand the candy manufacturer’s existing operation at 1500 Georgia Road. Construction is expected to begin in December,…
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Additional Charges Filed Against Suspect in Riverchase Galleria Shooting
HOOVER, Ala. — Additional charges have been filed against the suspect in the Oct. 30 shooting at the Riverchase Galleria, Hoover police announced Tuesday. Reginald Ja’Ques Davidson, 19, of Birmingham, was initially charged with first-degree assault and second-degree theft of property after his arrest around midnight Oct. 31 on Avenue K in the Ensley area.…
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UAB Women’s Basketball Opens Against Fisk at Renovated Bartow
BIRMINGHAM — UAB women’s basketball tips off its 2026-27 season Wednesday when it hosts Fisk inside a newly renovated Bartow Arena at 6 p.m. CT. Head coach Randy Norton enters his 14th season leading UAB and is 9-4 in season openers. Norton added nine new players to the roster, including three Division I transfers, four…
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BPL’s Last Bards & Brews of 2026 Comes to Vulcan Park Friday
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Public Library’s last Bards & Brews Open Mic Night of 2026 comes to Vulcan Park & Museum on Friday, Nov. 6, with an evening of poetry and music. Doors open at 6 p.m. Singer Resplendent Rae performs from 6:30 p.m., followed by open-mic poetry, hosted by Thed Weller. Now in its…
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Man, 35, Shot to Death Inside Birmingham Home
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 35-year-old man was found shot to death inside a home early Wednesday in Birmingham’s Kingston community, and police are investigating the killing. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Ralen Jerean McCurdy. South Precinct officers responded shortly after 1:40 a.m. to the 4300 block of 12th Court North after…
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NAZA and Fjord Open a New Week at Sidewalk
BIRMINGHAM — Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, 1821 2nd Ave. N., has a full new week on its screens, led by the investigative documentary NAZA and the Palme d’Or winner Fjord, plus a Knitflix night, a Godzilla opening and a pajama party. NAZA, from Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, two of the four co-directors of…
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