Huntsville planning expansion of military museum
The city of Huntsville has approved a construction contract for a $9.98 million expansion of the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum at John Hunt Park. The expansion will include a new metal building with offices, a conference room, restrooms and more. – Hville Blast
Birmingham bakery launches dessert vending machine
Birmingham-based K&J’s Elegant Pastries has launched a new vending machine that serves fresh-baked pastries and desserts. The machine is outside of the company’s store in Uptown along City Walk BHAM . – Bham Now
American Village founder dies at 71
Tom Walker, who founded American Village, which opened in Montevallo in 1999, has died at age 71. American Village is a 188-acre educational campus featuring interactive exhibits and historical recreations. – Bama Buzz
Maritime Museum celebrates 10 years
The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf in Mobile celebrated its first decade this weekend. The ship-shaped museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the Gulf and the Gulf Coast. – News 5
