New development coming on former Decatur Country Club site
The Decatur City Council has approved the $400 million South Brook neighborhood, to be built on the former site of the Decatur Country Club. The 80-acre development will include homes, green spaces, restaurants and more. – Hville Blast
Reid State opens new dormitories
Reid State Community College on Thursday opened its first on-campus housing facility, The Lions Den. The facility, a renovated former Red Roof Inn, will house almost 80 students. – Reid State Community College
Record enrollment at A&M for third straight year
Alabama A&M University has reached its largest student count in 150 years. The Huntsville university, with 7,808 students enrolled for the fall semester, has had record enrollment for three straight years. – Alabama Political Reporter
Birmingham seafood restaurant named Alabama’s best
Bayonet in Birmingham has been named Best Seafood Restaurant in Alabama by the digital food publication The Takeout. Chef Rob and Emily McDaniel’s restaurant opened in March and in September was named to The New York Times’ The Gray Lady’s top 50 restaurants in the country. – Bham Now