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Big news, Hoover! Phase II of Stadium Trace Village will include a $50,000 sq.-ft. surgical hospital, medical offices, retail, nature trails and more. Read the full story to find out more about the community development coming to Hoover. Link: https://lnkd.in/eph4J2cx 📸: Broad Metro 📝: William Thornton

Five Birmingham-area hospitals are rebranding. The hospitals were previously part of Brookwood Baptist Health, which was majority-owned by Tenet Healthcare Corp., which sold its 70% ownership stake in Brookwood Baptist Health to Orlando Health, a South Florida healthcare company. As part of the rebranding, the five hospitals are adopting new names. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eX6RMTgd

Today, January 9, 2025, has been designated a National Day of Mourning to honor the late President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. President Joe Biden declared this day to coincide with Carter's state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Flags across the country will remain at half-staff for 30 days following his death as a tribute to Carter's legacy as the 39th president of the United States. Find out what's open and what's closed today 👇: https://lnkd.in/ewnhxzeB 📸: Getty Images

Former President Jimmy Carter had a deep connection to Birmingham, Alabama, and he visited the city throughout his life, on train trips and during Habitat for Humanity projects. "My parents would put us on the train, me and my sister, and put a tag on our neck, saying where we going and where we were from," said Carter. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e5FubRGj

At just 11 years old, Ellvie Smith is already a baking star! 🌟 This Alabama native took on Kids Baking Championship with a mango tart, but it wasn't enough to keep her in the competition. Share to show your support for this rising talent! 👇 Full story here: https://lnkd.in/efkHjhxK

Mazda is considering shifting production to its Alabama plant in Huntsville in response to the incoming Trump Administration's proposed tariffs. The auto industry is preparing to see whether the administration will follow through on a proposed 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada. But Alabama may benefit from the Mazda move, according to The Wall Street Journal. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eyJwhGnv

As the company faces nationwide closures, the Big Lots distribution center in Montgomery will lay off nearly 500 workers next week, according to the Alabama Department of Commerce. Big Lots filed a WARN notice on Dec. 24, which federal law requires to give employees advance notice in the event of mass layoffs. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/efXQiAgC

Jesse Lewis, a World War II veteran who grew up in poverty in segregated Alabama, knew early on that he wanted to make the most of his life despite his sparse surroundings. "I came from Northport, Alabama, I was reared by my grandmother. and we didn't have a nickel or a nail, and I made up my mind that I wanted to make some money," he said. "I didn't want to do anything else but make some money." As Lewis celebrates his 100th birthday, he reflects on his successful career as an Alabama businessman. His business ventures include Jesse J. Lewis & Associates, now Agency54, an advertising and public relations firm, and the Birmingham Times newspaper. Both businesses are still operating today. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/eR98HM5R

🏘️ Alabama's housing market is heating up! 🔥 Lower interest rates and strong home sales point to a bright 2025 for buyers and sellers. For more details: https://lnkd.in/eWg24BiE

Did you miss them? Popular lunch spot Yo Mama's Restaurant in downtown Birmingham is reopening with brunch and lunch favorites, from chicken and waffles to catfish and hot wings. Yo Mama's closed its previous location on Dec. 21 to move to a new city-provided space. The beloved restaurant will reopen on Fourth Ave. N. on Jan. 6. For more details: https://lnkd.in/eUDynBM7 📸: Crystal Peterson 📝: William Thornton