Pat Byington

3 days ago | thebamabuzz.com | Pat Byington

Expect some major slowdowns on I-65 between Cullman and Decatur beginning this pre-Independence Day weekend. Here is the info via the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). Traveling at night on I-65 between Alabama’s two biggest cities Birmingham and Huntsville? You may want to set aside some extra travel time and check current road conditions at  ALGOtraffic.com.

3 days ago | bhamnow.com | Pat Byington

The City of Pelham officially opened a state-of-the art NHL Street Hockey Court this week. As reported by Bham Now in April, the city, which is home to the Birmingham Bulls and University of Alabama Hockey teams, began building the court after it established a very popular NHL Street Hockey league in the summer of 2024. In addition to Street Hockey, the new court can also be used for soccer. “Last year, we joined the NHL Street Hockey program, bringing it to Pelham for the first time.

4 days ago | bhamnow.com | Pat Byington

The newly renovated Willie Mays Parks was unveiled last week in Fairfield. A joint effort between Major League Baseball and the Fairfield community, a new turf baseball diamond and scoreboard was installed along with freshly painted dugouts and stands. At the Juneteenth event, State Senator Merika Coleman, a champion of the park’s restoration, announced she had secured  $325,000 from the state for additional park rehabilitation and community-driven enhancements and programs.

5 days ago | bhamnow.com | Pat Byington

According to an annual survey conducted by the publication Modern Healthcare, Birmingham is home to five of the top 20 healthcare general contractors in the United States for 2024, with Brasfield & Gorrie topping the national list. The ranking is based on dollar volume for completed healthcare construction projects.

5 days ago | bhamnow.com | Pat Byington

Calling Atlas Obscura! We have discovered one of the most unusual and joyful museums in Alabama. Tim Hollis, pop-culture historian and author of 40+ books, opened his home in Dora, Alabama (81 Sharon Boulevard) this weekend to the public. Inside, guests will find a pop culture museum with nearly 26,000 vintage collectibles. According to Hollis, he saw a magazine article about a fellow that collected cartoon character toys back in 1981.