DeMedicis give $1 million toward UAB effort; Birmingham’s Lakeshore Foundation receives ESPN grant; Dothan breaks ground on pickleball facility; CACC breaks ground on new center of excellence


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

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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

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