Consultant recommends makeover of state’s largest mall
A consultant is recommending a $241 million makeover of Hoover’s Riverchase Galleria, Alabama’s largest mall. The renovations would include demolishing the buildings that housed the former Sears department store and the current Macy’s. They would be replaced with apartments, a performing arts center and new retail space. The plan will be presented to the Hoover City Council Monday night. – Hoover Sun
Huntsville expanding ice sports center
The city of Huntsville has broken ground on a $44 million expansion of its ice sports center. The expansion will include a second sheet of ice with curling surfaces, a new arena, expanded locker rooms and more. – Hville Blast
Buffett statue coming to National Maritime Museum
A 7.5-foot sculpture of singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett is being created to stand in front of Mobile’s National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. The statue is being created by sculptor Ben Victor. Buffett, who died in 2023, grew up in Mobile. – Bama Buzz
