4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (142+ words) After more than three decades serving the Oxford community, Red Lobster has permanently closed its doors on Quintard Drive. Social media posts began circulating in late August about the closing before the storm confirmed its final day would be Sunday,…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (229+ words) Regions Bank won approval from the Alabama State Banking Department in July to expand its Portable Branch Facility in Tuscaloosa. You are probably asking: What exactly is a Portable Branch Facility, and why should Tuscaloosa care? Essentially a Portable Branch…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (214+ words) Across the state this past week, more than 20 new building permits were issued for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These permits included projects in Athens, Cullman, Rainbow City and the Birmingham metro, among other communities. This week’s list includes three projects…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (94+ words) thebamabuzz.com As AI (artificial intelligence) becomes increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, it’s transforming everything from the way we search for information to the ways businesses operate, make decisions and plan for the future. Now, businesses—and the people…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (143+ words) SNEAK PEEK: Exclusive look inside Coca-Cola UNITED’s new $330M Birmingham campus The Bama Buzz In June 2024, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED Inc. (UNITED) broke ground on a new headquarters in Birmingham’s Kingston community. Now, a little over two years later, the nearly…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (164+ words) There is good news and bad news for drivers looking to hit the road for a long weekend. As Labor Day approaches, gas prices in Alabama have stayed steady around $3.70 per gallon over the last month, which is nearly a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (273+ words) The new aviation program was announced in March and has just started its first full semester with students. This certificate, combined with the University’s partnership with Sanders Flight Training Center for FAA Part 141 flight instruction, establishes the academic and flight…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (210+ words) Eleven new building permits were pulled this past week across the state for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These permits include projects in Auburn, Athens, Tallapoosa County and the Birmingham metro, among other Alabama locations. One of the most expensive projects…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (145+ words) Auburn University opens $224M STEM + Agriculture Complex—its largest research construction project ever The Bama Buzz When you think about agriculture, you might picture fields, farms and time-honored traditions. But at Auburn University, the future of agriculture is looking a lot…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (165+ words) The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) announced it is awarding nearly $2.5 million to boost recycling efforts across the state. The funds were awarded during the Alabama Recycling Coalition’s Annual Conference and Expo. The coalition is a statewide nonprofit organization…...