ALDOT begins work on Birmingham Northern Beltline
The Alabama Department of Transportation has begun work on the first section of the Birmingham Northern Beltline. The bypass through northern and western Jefferson County will eventually encompass a 52-mile stretch. – Bham Now
Huntsville approves $7.1 million urban park
The Huntsville City Council has approved a construction contract for a $7.1 million urban park in South Huntsville. Hays Farm Central Park will feature walking paths, a fitness court, gazebo, windmill, waterfall, lagoon, LED lighting and more. – News 19
Kimbrough is Talladega interim president
Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough has been named interim president of Talladega College. He replaces Dr. Edward L. Hill Jr., named acting interim president after the resignation of Dr. Gregory J. Vincent as president of the college. – Birmingham Times
Mobile-based Austal USA has won three industry safety awards. The shipbuilder won the AEU Safety Award from America Equity Underwriters and both the Excellence in Safety and Improvement in Safety awards from the Shipbuilder’s Council of America. – Austal USA