UPDATE: Barons win, 3-2! Click here for photos!
Just in case you didn’t know, the 12th annual Rickwood Classic will be played tomorrow afternoon at 12:35 p.m. You can always check out our calendar entry to learn more information or click on the ad if you feel like taking a long lunch out on the west side.
America’s oldest ballpark’s place in the hearts of most baseball fans is best captured in this piece written earlier this month for ESPN.com‘s SportsTravel section by Jim Caple.
It’s also worth noting that during the game the Birmingham Barons plan to honor Peter Bragan, Sr., chairman of the board of the Jacksonville Suns, the Barons’ opponent for the game. Bragan is a Birmingham native and he will be accompanied by his family to celebrate the honor.
Check back tomorrow afternoon for a photo gallery from the game (unless we see you out there).
Posted in Birmingham, Sports
Three commercial districts served by Main Street Birmingham‘s BEACON Program are beginning implementation of a beautification program. Avondale, North Birmingham and Woodlawn have adopted the Blooms for BEACON program, with assistance from MSB and the City of Birmingham‘s public works and urban planning departments. The first annuals were planted in Avondale early Tuesday morning.
According to Director of Neighborhood Initiatives Mary Allison Haynie, goals of the program include instilling a sense of community pride and ownership of the district as well as making the district attractive to its visitors, shoppers and investors. Continue reading
Posted in 35212, Birmingham, Business, News
UAB has announced the creation of one of the only adult Down Syndrome clinics in the United States. It results from improvements in treatment and diagnosis of the condition.
This story, most likely the original press release announcing the clinic’s creation, expands on the reasons for the creation of the clinic and some of its features. Continue reading
Posted in Birmingham, Medical
While our Timetable section is not quite out of alpha testing, we felt that we had to link to a post shared with us earlier today about the first run release of a summer film in July.
Go on over and check it out!
NOTE: We apologize in advance if you have problems navigating the site at this time. We’re working to fix those problems over there as soon as possible.
Posted in 35203, Birmingham, Events, The Terminal
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A post on the Birmingham News’ breaking news blog this morning have some wondering if County Commissioner Larry Langford is planning a run for the mayor’s office here in town.
It’s already beginning to draw responses from the blogosphere as well. Time will reveal the true identities of those interested in running for office this fall.
The only candidate that has officially announced is Patrick Cooper, though there are reports that Valerie Abbott intends to announce her candidacy soon.
Posted in Birmingham, Citywide, Mayor's Race '07, News
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