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The doctor is in (Fast Company)

Dr. James Andrews is likely one Birmingham’s best known surgeons, especially to the professional athletes and wrestlers that visit the city seeking his opinion on their latest injury. The good doctor is the focus of an article in the upcoming September issue of the magazine Fast Company (#128 for those of you keeping track at home).

While they haven’t changed the website to reflect the issue that started arriving in mailboxes yesterday (it starts on page 104 if you’ve already received it), when they do, be prepared to check out the list of 78 of the athletes that have paid a visit to The Magic City for his services. Of course, you can always read the bio on his practice’s site too.

A look back: August 12

1937:

Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated Hugo Black to the United States Supreme Court.

1998:

Radio DJ Luka returned to the airwaves on 103.7 The New Q.

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New 100.5FM format drops at 10:05 Friday AM

Scott Register of Reg’s Coffee House posted a note on his Facebook profile at 6:01 p.m. this evening (Monday) letting folks know that he’s doing a special edition of the popular radio show this Friday, August 15, from 7 a.m. – 10:05 a.m (clever).

According to the post, the new station format will be unveiled at the end of the broadcast.

We’ll just have to stay tuned…

Explore the hub today!

In case you thought there wasn’t anything going on around The Terminal today, we’ve got Terri Dann’s return to In Love With action over on Timetable sharing her adventures with wedding planning and we’re hoping that you’ll let us know who your favorite band is when you answer our latest Magic City Question

A look back: August 11

1914:

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” lyricist Hugh Martin was born.

1985:

The Heaviest Corner on Earth was named to the National Register of Historic Places.

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Viridian brings EnergyKey construction to Vestavia Hills

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The oldest known house on Shades Mountain will soon make way for one of the area’s first residential communities to be certified with eco-friendly building practices. NOTE: Click on the image above to see photos from the press conference and images of the house.

Yesterday Mike Wedgworth of Wedgworth Construction, Inc. and Dudley Reynolds of Alagasco spoke about the new 20-home residential development, to be known as Viridian, and a partnership between to the two companies for the project. The 10-acre property located in Vestavia Hills off Tyler Road is the site of a log cabin that dates back to 1819. Brick, stones, logs, flooring and doors from that structure will be salvaged and used in the new home construction. Natural gas service will be available for home heating, water heating and cooking. Vestavia Hills Mayor Scotty McCallum also attended the 2 p.m. news conference.

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A look back: August 8

1926:

Jazz musician Urbie Green was born in Mobile.

2002:

The Club purchased the adjacent 6.5 acres of land which once housed Baby Doe’s Matchless Mine restaurant.

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