Hoover Met Complex featured by national economic development guide
The Hoover Met Complex is the cover story of Community Playmaker’s Annual Economic Development Edition. The story highlights the resurgence of the complex after the Birmingham Barons left it for a new home base in downtown Birmingham. – PR Newswire
Hard Rock Reverb Hotel coming to Florence
Alabama’s first Hard Rock Reverb Hotel will open in Florence in 2028. The hotel, replacing the former Days Inn downtown, will have a music theme. – Hville Blast
Site names Mobile dive bar country’s best
Callaghan’s Irish Social Club in Mobile is the top dive bar in the country, according to the online site Huckleberry. J.T. Thompson owns the spot known for its burgers, live music and neighborhood atmosphere. It was the only Alabama bar on the top 50 list. – Bama Buzz
Lippert will sponsor Bassmaster events
Lippert will be the title sponsor of a 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series event as well as presenting sponsor of of a pro-am tournament held in conjunction with the event. The location for the events will be named later. B.A.S.S., which produces the Bassmaster events, is headquartered in Birmingham. – Bassmaster
