DeMedicis give $1 million toward UAB arena effort
Longtime University of Alabama at Birmingham supporters Steve and Katrina DeMedici have committed $1 million to UAB athletics for the Bartow Arena renovation project. The project is set to break ground in the spring of 2026. DeMedici is former owner of the Iron City music venue in Birmingham. – Bham Now
Birmingham’s Lakeshore Foundation receives ESPN grant
The Lakeshore Foundation, in Birmingham, is one of 10 organizations to receive a $10,000 grant from ESPN’s new Take Back Sports youth sports initiative. The grant will be used for Lakeshore’s Super Sports Saturday pilot program, which will bring inclusive, Paralympic-style sports to young athletes. – Lakeshore Foundation
Dothan breaks ground on pickleball facility
The city of Dothan has broken ground on a covered pickleball facility near Rip Hewes Stadium. The complex will include 25 courts, one court designed for championship play, food truck hookups and more. – Bama Buzz
CACC breaks ground on new center of excellence
Central Alabama Community College in Prattville has begun construction on the new Center of Excellence for Innovation and Technology. The center will offer workforce training and hands-on education in high-demand fields. – Central Alabama Community College
