Party City is going out of business which had 10 locations in Alabama including one in Tuscaloosa and three in Birmingham told employees on Friday that it was shutting down According to CNN CEO Barry Litwin told corporate employees Friday in a meeting that Party City is “winding down” operations immediately and that Friday would be their last day of employment Party City has been in financial trouble for years, first filing for bankruptcy in January 2023. That bankruptcy came with a restructuring that sparked store closures While the company exited bankruptcy in September 2023 CNN reported the company was not able to overcome its financial challenges The company faces competitions from online stores, such as Amazon, and also seasonal pop-ups, such as Spirit Halloween which pushed into the Christmas market as well this year More: Big Lots to have going out of business sales at remaining stores: Where they are in AL How many Party City stores are there?The company says it has 850 outlets across the U.S and is the largest party retailer in North America "We've been in the business for more than thirty years, growing from a single location to a national chain with stores in most states. Our superstores are one-stop shops for party supplies from A to Z, many of them exclusive to Party City," the company said online. Where does Party City have locations in Alabama?Party City had the following locations in Alabama: A new Brooks Landing Pharmacy has opened this week at 910 Genesee Street in Rochester's 19th Ward, officials of the University of Rochester and its Medical Center announced today The newly renovated pharmacy will provide residents of this underserved area increased access to essential pharmacy services in a convenient location Officials of the University and the City said the new location will provide an oasis in the pharmacy desert created by the closure of a commercial pharmacy at 670 Thurston Road in 2022 and plans announced last week to close another at 814 West Main Street “I’m extremely pleased that a new Highland Pharmacy has opened in the University’s Brooks Landing district to immediately help our neighbors by offering convenient access to needed prescriptions and health guidance,” said University of Rochester President Sarah C “The University is actively involved with community partners in the 19th Ward and the City of Rochester to better understand and address some of the 19th Ward’s more unique challenges With recent closings of other pharmacies in the neighborhood the University has been exploring ways to ensure residents have access to needed medications as part of the City’s Rochester Pharmacy Coalition.” Mayor Malik Evans applauded the University for working to open the new location as quickly as possible “My team has worked tirelessly to identify and support community partners who can help fill the critical need for a pharmacy in Southwest Rochester,” said Mayor Malik D “I am grateful to the University of Rochester Medical Center and Highland Hospital for answering this call by opening the Highland Pharmacy at Brooks Landing and I am proud of our continued efforts in City Hall to support investments to provide the people of Southwest Rochester with equitable access to lifesaving Working with partners who share our commitment to the health and wellbeing of all our residents moves us closer to creating a safe equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone.” The Brooks Landing Pharmacy offers a wide range of services The new pharmacy, operated by Highland Hospital, previously served Rochester residents as part of the Anthony Jordan Health Center on Holland Street in the Upper Falls neighborhood Jordan Health decided to operate its own pharmacy at the health center URMC and Highland made plans to move to the Brooks Landing location which is convenient to residents of the 19th Ward and members of the University community who live on or near campus “Jordan Health is one of the many community partners we collaborate with to provide City residents convenient access to high-quality medical care and health-related services including pharmacy care,” said Kathy Parrinello CEO of Strong Memorial and Highland hospitals “I’m pleased that through this latest collaboration we are able to restore pharmacy services for residents of the 19th Ward and other nearby neighborhoods.” the Highland Brooks Landing Pharmacy location will also serve patients who previously filled prescriptions at a commercial pharmacy inside Jordan’s Woodward Health Center Woodward is about a half a mile away from the Brooks Landing pharmacy “Residents in the South District need access to medicine and other necessities and I’m thrilled that the University of Rochester is opening a new pharmacy that will help constituents in my district bridge the gap to the medicine and care they deserve,” City Council Vice President LaShay D “Following the loss of pharmacy options in the 19th ward in recent years I’m proud to see one of our city’s great institutions is in alignment with our City's mission to create Safer Neighborhoods Quality Housing and Equitable Access to Opportunity for all Rochesterians.” Highland also operates the South Wedge Pharmacy which provides the same services as the new Brooks Landing pharmacy to residents of the South Wedge and adjacent neighborhoods Falling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person BIRMINGHAM (WBMA) — Multiple units responded to an apartment fire at 1123 Brook Highland Lane at the Brook Highland Place complex on Friday night Hoover Fire and North Shelby Fire were among those to respond and the fire was contained within half an hour "You assemble all the personnel," Cahaba Valley Fire Chief Buddy Wilks said "We had units from all the units of Cahaba Valley from Hoover and North Shelby Fire District came in we started assigning everybody duties and we had the fire under control in about 30 minutes No injuries are reported but the apartment manager said about 10 to 12 people will be displaced because of the fire Firefighters said the Red Cross has been contacted The cause of the fire is still under investigation This is story will be updated as more details become available Birmingham shoppers, we have news for you. The Brook Highland Plaza retail center on Highway 280 was just sold for $77 million We also have other news about this area. In early July, First National Realty Partners, a real estate investment firm based in New Jersey, purchased space at this retail center for $77 million, according to Shopping Center Business From clothes to home decor to office supplies Brook Highland Plaza has everything you need Stores that lease spaces in this retail center include: All content on this site is Copyright ©  Rushing Waters Media LLC/Bham Now 2016-2025 Birmingham-based Books-A-Million closed its Brook Highland store on Highway 280 today after 27 years The closing surprised many of the customers inside the popular bookstore the store’s iconic Books-A-Million sign was removed there were no special clearance or moving sales of any kind indicating the store was shuttering—only employees packing up the books told Bham Now while shopping with his three children ages 4 to 9.  “We didn’t really know that it was happening I sure hope they move somewhere else because we do like to bring the kids in to be able to find resources.” This is the second Books-A-Million store to close in the Birmingham area since the pandemic struck in March 2020. The other store was in Brookwood Village, which is nearly vacant Three Books-a-Million stores remain in the Birmingham metro area UPDATE: A statement from Books-A-Million about relocating on 280 Books-A-Million Brook Highland is closing on January 9 Though we are unable to extend our lease in this location we are aggressively pursuing a new home along the Highway 280 Corridor and expect to be able to provide a detailed announcement soon As a Birmingham-based company operating in the area for more than three decades Books-A-Million has grown and evolved along with the city itself We brought Birmingham’s first superstore book concept to Hoover in 1994 and opened our flagship 2nd & Charles in 2010 We currently serve the Birmingham market with Books-A-Million stores in Trussville and Fultondale as well as 2nd & Charles in Hoover and Yogurt Mountain in Hoover and Trussville Are you going to miss Books-A-Million at Brook Highland Tell us your favorite story on social media @bhamnow Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards Birmingham’s 3rd Ashley HomeStore is moving into the former Books-A-Million location at Brook Highland off of Highway 280 the new store is set to add a number of new jobs to the Brook Highland area.  “The store will bring 14-16 new jobs to the area and we are confident this area will be a perfect fit,” said Red Mountain Retail owner Woody Marks Red Mountain Retail owns and operates eight Ashley HomeStores and an Ashley Outlet Trussville in North-Central Alabama Red Mountain Retail and the Marks family have been in the furniture business locally for 75 years the Ashley store will stock a full line mattresses Ashley HomeStore has over 1,100 locations in 60 countries and is one of the largest retail furniture store brands in North America As reported by Bham Now in early January Books-A-Million vacated the property after 27 years They are currently seeking a location within the 280 corridor The Brook Highland Shopping Center has added a number of new stores and restaurants over the past year Rack Room Shoes at Brook Highland Plaza in Birmingham on Highway 280 has closed Reports about the footwear chain’s closure were first seen on social media by the Facebook page Friends of Hwy 280.  Bham Now visited the location at 5287 US-280 #231 Signs were taken down and the store which catered to a wide range of brand-name shoes for men The Brook Highland Plaza has seen numerous changes over the past couple of years, including the addition of a new Shoe Station store that opened near Memorial Day weekend in 2023.  Other stores nearby include a Goodwill store Do you shop at the Brook Highland Plaza? Tell us your favorite memory by tagging us at @bhamnow on Facebook and Instagram “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” is a lyric sung often in December but when we pause to reflect on the magic that is the holiday season it becomes easy to believe this catchy tune One of the simplest joys that perfectly exemplifies the awesomeness that is this time of year is the lights and inflatables placed outside of homes just for this month The colorful glows that come from stringed bulbs lining gutters tells a new storyline about homes that we pass every day They are suddenly transformed into bright narratives telling holiday tales and bringing cheer Birmingham residents are in full swing this year when it comes to this particular holiday tradition which makes it fun for other residents in the city to drive around and enjoy the views We did exactly that this week and had the best of times Neighborhoods all around the city highlighted the excitement residents feel in sharing joy with their community It’s fun to aimlessly wander around while searching but here are a few of our favorite areas to explore if you prefer a loose guide A world full of Christmas cheer can be found at the intersection of Highways 119 and 280 as plenty of families in the Brook Highland neighborhood are going all out on decorating this year One of my personal favorites over the years is found on Somerset Lane which is located by taking the first left after pulling into the neighborhood off Brook Highland Drive (which has its own fun inflatable display) then taking the second left and driving down into a cul-de-sac As you approach the circle you are greeted by all your favorite cartoon characters over the years says hello from an opened present box as SpongeBob and friends dance behind him Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang reenact the nativity scene and dozens of others animated friends make for quite the display with this tradition has gone on for many years I reached out to the couple behind this cheer-bringing venture–Greg and Terri Hirsch–to learn more My next door neighbor was the art teacher at the high school she put out hand painted characters in her yard and we fell in love with them We were then transferred to Birmingham and lived in Little Ridge subdivision off of 119 I decided I wanted to try my hand at making the characters like my Casper neighbor I started out with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and my kids loved them The next year I added Winnie the Pooh and Tigger The characters moved with us to Nashville where I continued with this family tradition of adding characters each year After four years in Franklin and many more characters we were transferred back to Birmingham and we continued on with the tradition Each character is hand drawn by me on plywood My husband cuts them out and then I sand and paint them I continued the tradition for my grandson we keep it going for all of our neighbors to enjoy I turn 61 this year and this was going to be my last year but after all the emotional posts I received from the neighborhood we are going to try to continue as long as we can.” As you're leaving Somerset Lane to go back to the main road you’ll almost surely see a bright glow coming from the houses over on Brook Highland Circle Three to four neighbors on this road go all out with displays as well as inflatables join large amounts of lights to make for a colorful adventure A trip to Brook Highland would be incomplete without stopping by the seriously impressive collaborative effort put together by neighbors on a little road off Wingfield Court further back in the neighborhood Neighbors on both sides of the street came together to form a road full of synchronized lights and more–all lined up perfectly with music playing on the radio at 87.9 FM as you drive by the homes It’s a beautiful site that’s equally impressive to kids and adults alike The last house even has a place for families to drop off their letters to Santa Between the Mountain Brook Baptist Church and Mountain Brook Village is a home that neighbors say reminds them of the dedicated work of Clark Griswold Different inflatable Santas can be seen flying a helicopter One Santa in an airplane has his own personal landing strips In addition to these fun inflations is a lit-up deer that expresses greetings to a young neighbor so she is able to walk down and see it with her family–a fun tradition between two homes As you make your way into Mountain Brook Village (which has its own fun lights) you’ll see a multi-colored hue coming from Clubview Drive–we’d recommend you check it out The Halsey family has set up an impressive display of colorful trees and other installations throughout their yard Many other fun homes can be found around the area We love seeing the bright lights on our own streets and it connects neighbors in a way that often goes unspoken like many others in Roebuck and nearby communities features a medley of homes entwined with Christmas lights who have a yard full of shining tributes to the merriest season of them all and even a mechanical Santa that comes out to dance to Christmas music at night When asked about the reason for bringing cheer to their neighborhood We like to decorate because we like to share the spirit of the season and hopefully someone will see it and put a smile on their face or make them happy this time of year my relatives that are no longer with us love to decorate and they are my inspiration every year We will just enjoy sharing the spirit of the season and we celebrate Epiphany so our decorations and lights will still be on until the 5th of January and then we'll turn them on out Perfectly spoken sentiments by kind-hearted Birminghamians We hope everyone throughout the city is enjoying the creative light displays of their community and we hope you are feeling a similarly warm glow yourself as we close out the year A single-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning claimed the life of a Shelby County teenager died in a crash on Brook Highland Parkway near Stoney Brook Drive around 12:30 a.m McManus was a junior at Oak Mountain High School The cause of the accident is under investigation You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience By WILLIAM MARLOW | Special to the Reporter NORTH SHELBY – Best Buy has officially opened a new store location in the Brook Highland Plaza shopping center on U.S The electronics retailer held the grand opening for the store on April 2 which was the culmination of nearly a two-year relocation effort who represented Best Buy during the transaction of the property a partner with the Birmingham-based real estate firm The Canvass Group said that his conversations with Best Buy about relocating the company’s U.S The store was previously located in the River Ridge Shopping Center further down the highway near Target but Burnett said Best Buy had been wanting to increase the company’s presence in the 280 area which made Brook Highland Plaza the ideal location Best Buy’s new store location spans 44,000 square feet and was formerly a Dick’s Sporting Goods store The new store is located near White House Interiors and HomeGoods Burnett approached Best Buy about buying the property following the announcement that Dick’s Sporting Goods would be relocating some other factors that Burnett said influenced the company’s decision to relocate to this location was the building’s additional space and expansive parking He said the property’s layout will help accommodate the company’s in-person customer base but also facilitate Best Buy’s “buy online According to Burnett has become increasingly popular in recent years they now have their own separate entrance for customers who have bought online and in-store They also have more dedicated parking spots for those options as well,” he said Burnett said the Shelby County area also played a role in the relocation especially along Chelsea and the Highway 280 corridor these areas have experienced massive growth over the past decade making the area a keen market for retailers Shelby County and southeast Birmingham is where I anticipate the most growth for the city of Birmingham over the next 20 years,” he said Burnett said Best Buy’s decision to relocate closer to these communities indicates that the company is making long-term investments in Shelby County and that the company will likely continue to expand into the area for years to come especially as Chelsea and other areas along U.S “They want to continue to serve that customer and when retailers this size make a decision like this said the company’s new store location on 280 will give customers easier access and will provide a larger assortment of products including an enhanced appliance section and a premium audio department “We’re excited about our new store location and look forward to serving our customers in the Birmingham community,” she said Just one AAC game is on Monday’s college basketball schedule That contest is the Wichita State Shockers squaring… The Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) face the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) as 8.5-point favorites on Monday take on the Brooklyn Nets (21-39).… The Wichita State Shockers versus the North Texas Mean Green is a game to catch on the Monday… The Monday college basketball slate has plenty of exciting matchups in store Our computer model has suggested picks… What would make you consider a digital subscription to Shelby County Reporter View Results The Shelby County Coroner has identified the victim as 32-year-old Andrew Carroll of Hoover A 2014 Triumph Scrambler motorcycle collided with a 2002 Lexus SUV according to a news release from Hoover Police A 5-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was injured and transported to Children's Hospital He likely has broken bones but his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening was treated on the scene by fire department paramedics The identity of the deceased will be released upon official notification of next of kin Police traffic investigators are working to reconstruct the accident to determine its cause The driver of a motorcycle involved in a crash on Highway 119 at Brook Highland Parkway was pronounced dead the scene was injured and taken to Children's of Alabama for treatment The child's age and condition is unknown at this time Authorities are investigating a motorcycle accident on Highway 119 in Shelby County Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Cahaba Valley Road and Brook Highland Parkway The southbound lanes of both roads are closed at this time The Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Hoover Police Department are assisting at the scene It's unknown at this time if anyone was injured The cause of the crash is under investigation Birmingham’s second location of Ruby Sunshine has brought a variety of New Orleans-style brunch dishes to Brook Highland off U.S NORTH SHELBY – After months of anticipation a popular restaurant with Louisiana roots has brought New Orleans-style brunch dishes and morning cocktails to a new location in the Brook Highland community Ruby Sunshine’s Brook Highland location is the second location to open in the Birmingham area in the last two years with the first opening in Homewood in August 2019 Ruby Sunshine is a brand from Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group the collective behind the New Orleans-based eatery Ruby Slipper Café Ruby Slipper founder Jennifer Weishaupt said she and her team are excited about the location’s long-awaited opening after “a very long year.” “Birmingham was on our radar as a market we thought we could add locations in,” Weishaupt said noting the Homewood location exceeded their expectations The wait ended this week for 280-area residents and the restaurant used its opening as an opportunity to give back to the community patrons were asked to donate $5 to Magic City Harvest a perishable food recovery program serving the greater Birmingham area “We are honored to be a part of this community,” Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group CEO Peter Gaudreau said “Birmingham residents have welcomed us with open arms and we’re excited to bring our famous benedicts Bacon Bloody Marys and New Orleans-style brunch to a second Birmingham location We’re also looking forward to spreading some holiday cheer by donating to a great local nonprofit Ruby Sunshine’s menu also features BBQ Shrimp & Grits Eggs Cochon Benedict and Bananas Foster Pain Perdu along with morning-time cocktails like the Brandy Milk Punch Weishaupt said the restaurant is known for its eight different benedicts that with their homemade buttermilk biscuits and scratch-made hollandaise sauce fall into the comfort food category and represent the bold flavors and unique combinations Ruby Sunshine incorporates into its dishes The menu also includes plenty of options for those with a sweet tooth Ruby Sunshine serves stuffed French toast and seasonal pancakes such as white chocolate bread pudding pancakes Weishaupt also raved about the restaurant’s burger with bacon onion jam but Weishaupt said her company also wants to convey the concept of gracious hospitality and treat patrons like they are guests in someone’s home “(We want to take) really good care of our staff so they can take really good care of our guests,” she said taking care of people is at the core of the business Weishaupt and her husband started Ruby Slipper Café in May 2008 in an effort to restore a sense of normalcy after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana and Mississippi “It was really part of a post-Katrina rebuilding of our neighborhood,” Weishaupt said “It was the idea that if we opened a breakfast brunch lunch café it would be a nice gathering place for neighbors.” With backgrounds in chemical and electrical engineering Weishaupt and her husband were newcomers to the restaurant industry “We went out on a limb with the hope that it would be a catalyst in rebuilding the neighborhood,” she said we had stumbled upon something people were really interested in.” the café had lines of customers out the door ‘When are you going to open another location?’” they opened the second location in New Orleans’s central business district Ruby Sunshine launched in 2019 in Franklin The Brook Highland location represents the company’s 20th restaurant Ruby Sunshine Brook Highland is located at 5243 U.S NORTH SHELBY – The owners of two area Beef ‘O’ Brady’s restaurants are expanding their footprint in Shelby County with a new location on U.S who own the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s locations in Helena and Hoover are preparing to open a third location of the family sports restaurant and pub in the Brook Highland Plaza The couple will open their newest restaurant in the building formerly occupied by The Boot at Brook Highland and Brook Highland Bar and Grill George said opening another Beef ‘O’ Brady’s location was not in the couple’s plans but a combination of factors created an opportunity they could not resist “The building was reasonable to get into compared to building a new location from scratch,” George said the company was offering incentives to current franchisees like the McCluneys to open new locations and create more internal growth in an effort to recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic “We’re looking forward to growing our family within the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s network and creating more jobs for Shelby County They are currently renovating the building and installing new TVs and audio equipment “Pretty much everything in there will be brand new,” George said The restaurant will offer the full Beef ‘O’ Brady’s menu Customers will be able to order anything from wings to sandwiches to burgers to tacos “We refer to ourselves as a family sports pub,” George said “We’re family friendly and will have an area to accommodate Little League ball teams.” who also own Farrelly’s Southern Bar and Kitchen in Hoover are aiming to open the Brook Highland location of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s by the end of August depending on how quickly they can hire staff members They will hold a job fair at the new location 7 from 10 a.m.-noon and Sunday from 2-4 p.m For more information and updates about the new location visit @beefobradysbrookhighland on Facebook We’ve got the inside scoop on 29 new million-dollar-plus construction permits awarded to contractors in Alabama including a new distribution facility in Tanner Keep reading for information like contractor names A new distribution facility is coming to Tanner thanks to Birmingham-based commercial real estate company Graham & Company Located just 1.5 miles away from the I-65/I-565 interchange and 5 miles away from the Huntsville International Airport the 305,760 square-foot facility offers easy access to transportation as well as: Stay in the loop on these projects and more in Alabama by following The Bama Buzz on Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram Tennessee native who fell in love with Birmingham during college Graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2019 Passionate about Birmingham and its continued growth All content on this site is Copyright ©  Rushing Waters Media LLC/The Bama Buzz 2020-2025 Privacy Policy NORTH SHELBY – Alabama Goodwill Industries has opened a new store and donation center in the Brook Highland Plaza off U.S The Brook Highland location is the company’s second store in the Birmingham-metro area “Our store is packed full of unique and quality items generously donated by our supporters from around the Birmingham area,” the website reads your donations and purchases are put to work immediately to provide job training resources and more to Alabamians with barriers to employment.” The store’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Thursday The Brook Highland store is located at 5287 U.S Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBIRMINGHAM (WBRC) - Officials with the Cahaba Valley Fire District say four units were damaged in a fire at the Brook Highland Apartments Friday evening to the 1100 block of Brook Highland Lane to investigate they found a fire at one of the buildings in the complex nobody was injured and crews were able to get the fire under control before it spread further crews said at least two families were displaced from their homes but the Red Cross was contacted to assist families impacted We’re told the complex has available units for them to move into The cause of the fire is under investigation CLICK HERE TO GET THE WBRC FOX6 NEWS APP Subscribe to our WBRC newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email Copyright 2022 WBRC 280 in north Shelby County in recent days may have noticed a new sign near the intersection of the highway A sign signaling the opening of a new Sonic Drive-In has been placed in the area just off Meadowview Drive in the previous location of Joe’s Crab Shack There aren’t many details related to the new Sonic location but it will be in the area next to the former seafood restaurant and Petruccelli’s Italian restaurant Millennial Bank bought a large portion of the property and is set to open in one of the locations Amy Bentley Illescas who owns a practice near Jim ‘N Nick’s as well The addition of a new Sonic Drive-In will mark the fifth in Shelby County with locations already in Alabaster This location will be the closest to Interstate 459 while also providing easy access to a busy U.S 280 areas by serving residents from the Brook Highland It would be located 8 miles from the Sonic in Chelsea and 10 miles from the Sonic in Pelham Sonic has been contacted to get more info on the coming location an opening date and the design style after unveiling new designs at many Sonic Drive-In locations across the country NORTH SHELBY – The last few months have featured several changes to the popular Brook Highland Plaza shopping center in north Shelby County and the latest of those changes is the closing of Books-A-Million but signs have been posted saying “We’ll be back.” the sign currently posted outside the former store says It is unknown where a new Books-A-Million would be located along the U.S but other locations of the store in the Birmingham-metro area remain open in Alabaster The Alabaster location is currently the only open Books-A-Million in Shelby County The closing of the store marks a busy stretch of changes to the shopping center Ruby Sunshine and Goodwill have all moved into Brook Highland Plaza and are all now open Books-A-Million said the Brook Highland location was closing but that Birmingham is their home and they are working to secure a new location in the area Other busy shopping centers nearby include Tattersall Park several of which could provide a new location of Books-A-Million they encourage their usual customers to visit one of the other locations or shop online is opening a new location on Highway 280 near Brook Highland on April 11 The restaurant’s 2nd spot in the Birmingham area is located in the former Krispy Kreme, next to the newly opened Cookie Fix at 5357 US-280 suite 102 Bham Now talked to Super Chix co-owner and General manager Perla Chavez about some of her favorites on the menu This is the 2nd Super Chix in the Birmingham area. The first restaurant opened in early 2020 at Stadium Trace in Hoover. There are two additional restaurants in the Huntsville area the new Highway 280 location will be open 7 days a week Let us know on social media by tagging us in the comment section at @bhamnow  Ohio — An English teacher at Highland High School who was arrested Thursday for allegedly engaging in what authorities call "inappropriate sexual conduct" with a 17-year-old student The Medina County Sheriff's Office released body camera footage of his arrest outside of the high school Brooks was arraigned on the sexual battery charge and was given a $200,000 bond he is ordered to have no contact with the student and has to wear a GPS monitoring device When a magistrate indicated the teacher may not be eligible for a court-appointed attorney According to Captain Kevin Ross of the Medina County Sheriff's Office an investigation was started after the student's father found inappropriate emails between his daughter and Brooks police arrested Brooks on Thursday after students were let out Investigators said the sexual battery charge relates to someone in a position of authority violating another person it's illegal for that interaction to occur," Ross said Investigators believe the two had sexual intercourse at the teacher's house last week Ross called the situation a disturbing case of grooming that apparently started last school year The alleged victim was in the teacher's class last year Detectives are looking at the possibility of more charges "We're still looking at— as far as maybe possible charges— with some touching sexual contact with the minor at some couple various parks," Ross said “The Medina Country Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Highland Local School District Administration and the Medina County Prosecutor’s Office for their assistance in bringing a swift resolve to this egregious allegation,” Sheriff Terry Grice said “We are shocked and saddened by this information We have and will continue to fully cooperate with the Medina County Sheriff’s Office investigation It remains our top priority to provide a safe learning environment for all students and have made plans for additional counselors to be available at the high school for students or families who may need support," Highland Local School District Superintendent Catherine Aukerman said Brooks said he has been with the district for 28 years District officials confirmed the length of the teacher's employment and said he has been suspended from all duties and responsibilities Two popular retailers are opening on Highway 280 right before Memorial Day A new Shoe Station is holding a grand opening event from Friday,  May 19 to Sunday, May 21 at Brook Highland Plaza in North Shelby County (5275 Highway 280 South 35242).  There will be a wide range of giveaways happening throughout all three days Visit https://www.shoestation.com/Birmingham.html for all the details Shoe Station is a one-stop family footwear destination that offers an impressive selection from top brands This will be the retailer’s second location in the Birmingham Metro area: Shoe Station opened their first store in the region at the Vestavia City Center last year.  Back in January 2022, Nordstrom’s announced they were relocating its present location near Highway 280 at River Ridge to The Summit. That move is coming to fruition on May 25th, according to The Summit website is the only Nordstrom Rack in the state of Alabama A part of the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc.,The Rack offers customers up to 70 percent off on-trend apparel home and shoes from many of the top brands sold at Nordstrom stores.  The Rack carries merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com as well as specially purchased items from many of the top brands sold at Nordstrom The Rack is the number one largest source of new customers to Nordstrom and serves as a great introduction for new customers who may have never shopped at one of Nordstrom stores.  Have you shopped at the Shoe Station and Nordstrom Rack Tell us what think of these two popular retailers on our social media by tagging us at @bhamnow No better way to kick off summer than with Birmingham’s hottest openings including a new Mexican restaurant and fresh produce stand Alright, y’all. Fuddruckers is headed back to The Galleria After they were one of the Galleria’s first tenants in 1986 they’ll officially be the only Alabama location In case you’re unfamiliar with this burger joint they serve up specialty burgers and steak fries I personally grew up with this place and the best part about Fuddruckers is the nacho cheese on tap—similar to the ketchup containers The new location is set to open this summer—just in time for that post-shopping trip summer bite They offer everything from early intervention programs to therapy and school outreach to make a difference in the lives of children who are deaf or hard of hearing Head to their website to check it out today Jones Valley Teaching Farm is kicking off the season with their 2022 Farm Stand they believe that everyone should have access to fresh produce and quality food all produce and seeds are 100% free—instructions provided on-site All of the produce is grown locally at the farm and is restocked weekly—no shortages here This initiative is made possible by local and national organizations such as the American Heart Association Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Taco Tuesday is about to get a lot more exciting in Chelsea the same couple behind Habaneros in Chelsea this new spot is in the location they’ve dreamed about for the last 20 years They are excited to continue to build a reputation of top-notch service while adding in some fun new menu items like the La Papa Loca, a Mexican version of a loaded potato and street tacos, according to an article by 280Living and you know we’ll be there celebrating has been operating The Dog Nanny for over four years as her side hustle before taking it full time and opening her salon this April appointment only salon will have your dog feeling relaxed and pampered as they get one-on-one treatment The Dog Nanny’s services include bathing all the way to full haircut They also offer a deshedding treatment which is really important as the weather gets warmer Felicia mentions that dog grooming runs in the family “My mom had a grooming salon in Fairhope and that’s how my sister and I became interested in dog grooming grooms with me part time…At the Dog Nanny Grooming Salon we pride ourselves on patience and respect during the entire process of your dog’s groom We do everything in our power to provide the most stress-free environment possible and we are so grateful to love what we do.” That’s all the openings we have this week, Birmingham! Got the scoop? Send it my way at olivia@bhamnow.com The hallways of Oak Mountain High School will not be the same after the loss of a fellow student who brought light to those around her 16-year-old Madison McManus died in a car crash overnight Wednesday at the intersection of Stoney Brook Drive and Brook Highland Parkway Authorities say it happened about 12:30 a.m. when her car left the roadway and collided with a tree Her principal calls her a caring young lady we've lost someone whose a major part of our school," says Oak Mountain High School Principal Kristi Sayers we will come together and we will get through this; but right now we just want to pray and wrap our arms around her family." Madison was a source of inspiration both on and off the field You'd only have to browse Facebook to see the impact she had on those who knew her Sayers says the community has wrapped its arms around the family as they work through the sudden tragedy of their daughter's loss and placed a banner in their driveway -- covered with their signatures "As a parent and as a christian myself I know that's the only thing you can hold on to," says Ms and again our thoughts and prayers are with her family." The high school plans to have a special service to remember Madison McManus Red Mountain Retail opens HomeStore in Birmingham BESSEMER, Ala. — Red Mountain Retail which owns and operates Ashley HomeStores in north and central Alabama Located on Highway 280 in the Brook Highland shopping center the store is moving into a space formerly occupied by Books-A-Million it will be Red Mountain’s third HomeStore in the greater Birmingham area And while at 24,000 square feet it will be Red Mountain’s smallest HomeStore owner Woody Marks believes that sometimes less can be more “It’s in such a high traffic area,” Marks said “I think smaller is kind of better right now will be a sweet spot for stores when you’re putting a bunch together.” Marks noted that he had been eyeing this part of Birmingham and Jefferson County for some time He said it’s around several other major retail brands in furniture and other consumer goods “They made us an offer we couldn’t refuse in a location I’ve wanted to be in since I’ve had an Ashley franchise,” he said It’s great visibility and a great front.” Marks noted that the new HomeStore will add 14 to 16 to the workforce it will help feed people during the holiday season as part of the company’s Basket Brigade campaign We feed a bunch of people at Christmas,” he said “There are 250 families that each store feeds so that’s another 250 that will get fed And once the new store in Birmingham comes online Some of those will be replacing existing stores and adding another in the Huntsville market,” he said Signup for your daily digest of industry news and trends Furniture Today is the complete information source for the furniture industry featuring retailer and manufacturing news Sign up to get exclusive industry information delivered to your inbox Zoës Kitchen in Mountain Brook’s Crestline Village has closed the location was the 3rd Zoës to close in 2022 The other two locations were in Homewood and Brook Highland The two previous sites were replaced by Cava restaurants, the chain that bought Zoës in 2018 there is no information about whether the Mountain Brook eatery will become a Cava Zoës was established by the Cassimus family in 1995 At the time of the 2018 acquisition by Cava there were 327 Zoës franchises across 24 states With the closure of the Mountain Brook location there remains only two Alabama Zoës Kitchens one in downtown Birmingham at 1819 5th Ave Check out our local business directory featuring over 700 restaurants, bars and businesses offering deals, curbside delivery and more – Scottish Highland cattle are highly sought-after livestock for their docile nature ability to withstand harsh weather and high-quality beef family-owned and operated business since 2006 has raised more than 200 highlands in over 10 states Cullman County where the cattle are raised on open pasture The highlands reap the benefits of being raised humanely on open green pasture with shaded areas for getting out of the sun while consumers get the benefits of organic beef that is free of hormones or antibiotics “We don’t confine them or overstock them to the extent that they need antibiotics to fight contagious disease from being too close Some of our breeding herd are 17 years old this year and still producing a calf every year—that comes from slow but steady growth the way it was intended Hormones are used to accelerate growth and increase feed efficiency; The results are fast growing animals that can’t survive in the herd due to structural insufficiencies Cattle aren’t meant to be at market weight in 14 months This can only be achieved with artificial means in both diet and additives We don’t believe this is in the best interest of our cattle or our clients we treat with appropriate antibiotics in conjunction with our veterinarian’s recommendation—we do not use antibiotics prophylactically ever.” Grass-fed beef is also lower in both overall fat and saturated fat and has the added advantage of providing healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to consumers’ diet in much higher quantities than feedlot/corn-fed beef.  She then worked at the University of Guelph as the head research technician for their dairy facilities until 1998 She said she fell in love with cattle in high school while doing rounds with a large animal veterinarian and ever since then had dreams of owing her own cattle along with a few summer jobs working at different dairy and equine facilities “We’ve definitely had to reinvent the wheel a few times transitioning from research to practical farming it’s a lifetime of learning and everyday teaches us something new.” Tracey and her husband decided to start the farm in Alabama because Stéphane’s work brought them to Birmingham so Tracey searched for ways to fulfill her research background by owning cattle my vocation as a dairy researcher was over We didn’t live near any universities that do dairy research Beef was perfect for us as we didn’t live on the farm when we got started My husband recommended Highland cattle and when we did the research they fit our situation perfectly.” After getting hooked on Highlands Tracy and Stéphane contacted Don and Margaret Badger of Jadhore Highlands Maple Lea Farm in Quebec who acted as their mentors heading into the venture They first began with heifers from Cube Mountain in New Hampshire They purchased Black Watch Breagh Tighearnan from Frank and Liz Manafort to be their herd sire were born and contributed greatly as their second herd sire the farm has had over 200 calves born under the Gleann Brook Acres name they are very protective of their young and the meat is of outstanding quality Even when we got busy with kids playing hockey and long road trips Munching grass or hay and having the most adorable babies We feel so privileged to be able to share the breed with folks.” The family welcomes anyone who wants to visit Gleann Brook Acres and learn about Highland cattle Arrangements must be made in advance to ensure that someone is available to show them the cattle They also ask for a contribution to cover time away from other tasks Gleann Brook Acres visits Cullman Festhalle Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. They can also be contacted through their website: https://www.gbahighlands.com/get-in-touch-copy/ Log in to leave a comment .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.comA Shelby County teen is dead following an overnight single-vehicle crash The Shelby County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Madison Leigh McManus The crash happened about midnight at Brook Highland Parkway and Stone Brook Drive Additional information on the accident wasn't immediately available "She was a free-spirited loving person that anyone would have been lucky to know,'' said Morgan Heath "She could make anyone feel loved and happy just by talking to someone." "She had a bigger heart than anyone that I knew and was the type of person anyone would feel comfortable telling anything,'' she said "She was in love with God and even though she had hardships like the rest of us Everyone will miss how kind and carefree she was "I knew Madison was my best friend the second I laid eyes on her at High Fly She was the best person I knew and I've never grown so close to anyone in my life,'' Land said I will never forget that laugh as long as I live." "Madison was such a strong individual You could tell her anything and knew that it wouldn't leave her lips,'' she said "That's not common to find nowadays Madison is truly one of kind and I feel so honored and blessed to have grown as close to her as I did." Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.comHOOVER Alabama - The owner of a popular Lee Branch tanning salon was arrested this on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and animal cruelty was arrested Tuesday during a traffic stop in the 5400 block of Highway 280 He initially was arrested on an outstanding warrant for contributing to the delinquency of a minor Jim Coker said that incident happened in January and involved Smith giving alcohol to a 16-year-old girl lawmen carried out search warrants at Smith's tanning salon and at his home in the 2100 block of Brook Highland Ridge Three adult dogs and eight puppies were taken from Smith's home and turned over to the Shelby County Humane Society for safekeeping Three other live puppies were recovered from the tanning salon on Doug Baker Boulevard Investigators then obtained an additional warrant for Cruelty to Animals from the Shelby County Magistrate's office Total bond on the two misdemeanor charges was $4,000 Smith was transferred from the Hoover City Jail to the Shelby County Jail on Thursday Efforts to reach Smith for comment were unsuccessful Hoover police officials emphasized they are continuing to investigate the case against Smith including the examination of evidence seized during the search warrants Anyone with further information concerning this case is encouraged to call Hoover's Family Services Lt you didn’t know Birmingham’s Cahaba Community was a thing It’s made up of one neighborhood: an old coal-mining area called Overton you’re going to want to visit because there’s a lot going on This is the sixth in a 23-part series on Birmingham’s 99 neighborhoods Here’s my best shot at telling you where it is: most of it is South of I-20 (near Leeds) The Cahaba community / Overton neighborhood is what’s left Let’s look at what is in Birmingham’s Overton neighborhood This is actually the only neighborhood in the Cahaba community Bet you didn’t even know most of that was in Birmingham According to Diamonds in the Rough: A History of Alabama’s Cahaba Coal Field and Henry DeBardeleben named the coal town for Jesse M the Nashville capitalist who financed the venture.” At one point there was quite a thriving community on both sides of Overton Road 2 made the front page of the New York Times an explosion killed somewhere between 53 and 61 miners They never did find out what caused the blast The Overton mines and many others lie underneath this community Much of the land has been reclaimed and put to new uses as will the new location of the Southern Museum of Flight some people enjoy being near the water—the Cahaba River or Lake Purdy some people enjoy the convenience of being near the shops at The Summit or on 280 longtime locals remember when 280 was a country road some like the country feel parts of the neighborhood provide Restaurants on 280 and at The Summit are national chains There you can stop in to Miss Myra’s Barbecue This yellow house with a lakehouse feel is literally a stone’s throw from the Cahaba community If you’re driving from 280 toward Cahaba Heights on Blue Lake Road it’s on the right-hand side across from the lake Have you considered a career in real estate? Flexible hours and unlimited income potential! Check out what Brik Realty’s looking for—maybe it’s you Ready to take a trip out to the Cahaba community Love eating and shopping—check out The Summit Adore the outdoors—the Cahaba and Lake Purdy are waiting if fast cars and motorcycles are your thing—Barber Motorsports has more than you could possibly imagine Interviewer + Adventurer | Telling stories to make a difference .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Michael TomberlinSouthpace Properties retail brokers Michael Randman and Tyler Bradford at Brook Highland Plaza one of the new properties the company is leasing for real estate giant DDR Corp The Birmingham News)Southpace Properties Inc.'s retail division has doubled the amount of retail space it's responsible for leasing and has added two new brokers to help the division with the added work hired Southpace to handle leasing for Brook Highland Plaza on U.S 280 and Eastwood Festival Centre in Birmingham two centers with a total of 1.3 million square feet of retail space That brings Southpace's retail leasing portfolio to 2.6 million square feet and officials said they would like to add more "It's a growing part of Southpace's business and we want to continue that," said Bryan Holt a principal with the Birmingham-based commercial real estate firm Holt said picking up the property listings from DDR one of the largest retail real estate owners and developers in the country was a direct result of the retail division's own internal expansion Marcus Bruchis joined Southpace as vice president of retail services in October Bruchis' 25 years of experience in the industry was mostly spent at Aronov Realty in Montgomery and as vice president of real estate for Hibbett Sports the Birmingham-based retailer with more than 800 stores across the nation Tyler Bradford joined the team earlier last year after working as director of leasing for Books-A-Million Inc. another Birmingham-based retailer with a large store base The new additions joined Southpace's existing retail real estate team of brokers Michael Randman and David Ashford It was Bruchis who learned of DDR's willingness to tap an outside firm to handle leasing for the Birmingham properties The new properties have a total vacancy of 17 percent Brook Highland Plaza is the larger and stronger of the two at 89 percent occupancy while Eastwood Festival Centre is 75 percent full The largest vacant space at Brook Highland Plaza is one 21,000-square-foot space while Eastwood Festival Centre has some spaces between 12,000 square feet and 15,000 square feet that are vacant The new properties and added brokers puts Southpace's retail operations in a position of strength "It allows Southpace as a company to go after deals it didn't go after before," he said Holt said that in the past Southpace's retail work was individual broker-driven with a broker having a listing and working almost alone to find a tenant it is more of a team approach with new team members who have experience working for retailers "It's much better than the silo program we were operating under for years," Holt said Bruchis said the new approach is more like that of larger commercial real estate firms "I believe there is much more we could end up doing with this," he said "We're really just getting started." Join the conversation by clicking to comment or email Tomberlin at mtomberlin@bhamnews.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Michael TomberlinLeslie Scrushy waits for husband Richard Scrushy's civil trial to begin in May Richard Scrushy is testifying in a deposition concerning the government's efforts to satisfy the $2.8 billion judgment in that case (The Birmingham News / Joe Songer)Tax filings show Leslie Scrushy's pajama business lost hundreds of thousands of dollars from 2001 through 2004 and again in 2008 That was among the testimony in third day of Richard Scrushy's deposition which resumed this morning in a federal courthouse in Birmingham Scrushy also discussed how he met his third wife how she came to work at HealthSouth and he loaned her money to buy a home in Brook Highland while the two were dating Scrushy worked for Signature Flight Services in marketing when Scrushy said he first met her He said she applied for a marketing position at HealthSouth and Scrushy was one of the interviewers and made the decision to hire her HealthSouth attorney Chris Glenos asked Scrushy if he bought a home for Mrs He said he loaned her the money for the Brook Highland home "At the time she moved to Brook Highland were the two of you involved?" Glenos asked "Were the two of you dating?" Glenos asked "I don't know," Scrushy answered Scrushy said Leslie's mother now lives in the Brook Highland house He said one of his daughters moved into a house in the Eagle Point community on U.S 280 where Leslie lived before her Brook Highland move The questions then focused on Uppseedaisees Scrushy started after the two were married and she left HealthSouth Scrushy said on Friday that Upseedaisees is paying his legal bills which have cost him around $100 million since his legal troubles began in 2003 "Did you help her form Uppseedaisees?" Glenos asked "Did you provide the capital to get her started?" "I loaned her some money," Scrushy said Glenos then presented a 2001 Upseedaisees tax filing that showed Scrushy owned 20 percent of the pajama company "I didn't think I owned any of it and I don't believe I do today," Scrushy said Glenos asked Scrushy if the tax returns show Uppseedaisees lost more than $243,000 in 2001 and then continued to show a loss in 2002 He said he did not have returns for 2005 and 2006 but that 2007 the returns showed a profit and in 2008 it lost around $100,000 Scrushy said a tax filing is not evidence of a company's actual profitability they expense everything," Scrushy said "It's your testimony in 2003 that Uppseedaisees made a profit?" Glenos asked based on his understanding of accounting on an accrual basis depreciation of assets and other factors are used in tax filings that are not used in everyday accounting "People need to know the truth," Scrushy said "This business was a profitable business." chief executive was brought to Birmingham from his Texas prison cell to answer questions under oath questions intended to discover the whereabouts of his fortune It's an issue because Scrushy has been ordered to pay a civil judgment of $2.8 billion to HealthSouth for his role in an accounting fraud there NORTH SHELBY – A pair of suspects are facing felony charges after Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered a methamphetamine lab off Alabama 119 on Jan leading deputies to the discovery of a second meth lab in the suspects’ vehicle later the same day SCSO patrol deputies discovered the first meth lab in an outdoor area off Alabama 119 in the Brook Highland area and called Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force investigators to collect evidence and deem the substances safe to handle before properly disposing of them the deputies were able to follow up on their investigation and identify the parties involved with the original lab,” said Task Force Commander Lt The investigation led deputies to 38-year-old Alabaster resident Mitchell Wayne Smith and 40-year-old Birmingham resident Ashley Melissa Wallace deputies discovered another meth lab in the suspects’ vehicle Smith has been charged with two counts of second-degree unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia while Wallace has been charged with one count of second-degree unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia Smith is being held in the Shelby County Jail on bonds totaling $201,000 and Wallace is being held in the jail on bonds totaling $101,000 Second-degree unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance is a Class B felony the suspects could face up to 20 years in prison neither suspect had court dates listed in Shelby County District Court .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mike D. Smith | msmith@al.comHOOVER Alabama -- Standing water from heavy rains overnight blocked the right lanes along a portion of U.S 280 westbound near Inverness Center Drive most of Monday 4:54 p.m.: All westbound lanes have been reopened through the flooded area according to the Alabama Department of Transportation Slow speeds continue through the Brook Highland area to the flood zone 9:06 a.m.: Westbound traffic remains down to one lane through the flooded area at Inverness Center Drive @DewtheDewby @spann I left Harpersville @ 6:30 & now in front of Lowes - Brook Highland @TrafficMike_BHM been on 280 now for 2 hours and haven't gone a mile WHY is something not being done by local police 7:44 a.m.: Heavy delays continue from the flooded area at Inverness Center Drive back through Alabama 119 toward Chelsea The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is recommending drivers consider using Valleydale Road as an alternate route to head into Birmingham Traffic very light on 280 W in front of summit. Notice line of cars going up double oak Mtn @TrafficMike_BHM pic.twitter.com/J1HobRMxuC 6:15 a.m.: The flooding has occurred near Inverness Center Drive Drivers report traffic is down to one lane through the area: @TrafficMike_BHM it is at Inverness Center Drive and 280 heavy traffic extends through the Valleydale/Cahaba Beach Road intersection into the Brook Highland area toward Alabama 119 and Hugh Daniel Drive @DewtheDewby @spann I left Harpersville @ 6:30 & now in front of Lowes - Brook Highland @TrafficMike_BHM been on 280 now for 2 hours and haven't gone a mile Traffic very light on 280 W in front of summit. 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