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[[File:2023-02-26 BNews final edition.png|right|thumb|Final front page of ''The Birmingham News'', published February 26, 2023]] | |||
* [[January 1]]: [[Alabama Power Company]] shut down its [[Gadsden Steam Plant]]. | * [[January 1]]: [[Alabama Power Company]] shut down its [[Gadsden Steam Plant]]. | ||
* January: The [[Ensley Fairfield Mattress Co.]] closed. | * January: The [[Ensley Fairfield Mattress Co.]] closed. | ||
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* January: [[Simpeo]] was acquired by Group Management Services Inc. of Richfield, Ohio. | * January: [[Simpeo]] was acquired by Group Management Services Inc. of Richfield, Ohio. | ||
* [[January 28]]: [[Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co.]] in [[Alabaster]] closed. | * [[January 28]]: [[Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co.]] in [[Alabaster]] closed. | ||
* [[February 26]]: The final edition of ''[[The Birmingham News]]'' was published. | |||
* [[March 1]]: [[St Vincent's Orthopedics]] was acquired by Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics of Phenix City. | * [[March 1]]: [[St Vincent's Orthopedics]] was acquired by Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics of Phenix City. | ||
Revision as of 18:22, 26 February 2023
2023 is the 152nd year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- January 25: Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle co-headlined a comedy performance at Legacy Arena.
- January 28: 2023 Talladega County plane crash.
- January 31: The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles transferred 80 of 369 eligible inmates into supervised release under the terms of Act of Alabama 2021-549 passed during the 2021 special legislative session.
- February 26: The final print editions of The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times and The Mobile Press-Register were distributed as Alabama Media Group shifted to all-digital delivery.
- May 4–6: The 2023 International Peace Conference was hosted in Birmingham.
Business
- January: Maynard Cooper & Gale acquired Soltero Sapire Murrell of Austin, Texas.
- January: Birmingham Fastener & Supply acquired the Pacific Coast Bolt Corporation of Santa Fe Springs, California.
- February: Wayne's Pest Control acquired Southeastern Termite & Pest Control of Mobile.
- March 2: Members of UMWA Local No. 2397, on strike since April 1, 2021, returned to work at Warrior Met Coal without agreeing to a new contract.
- April 1: Maynard Cooper & Gale merged with Nexsen Pruet of Columbia, South Carolina to form Maynard Nexsen.
Establishments
- Jarrard and Casey Ray opened Sunshine Creamery at Rocky Ridge Square in Vestavia Hills.
- Valencia and Edward Johnson opened the Epic Center in the Crown Plaza Shopping Center in Rising-West Princeton.
Disestablishments
- January 1: Alabama Power Company shut down its Gadsden Steam Plant.
- January: The Ensley Fairfield Mattress Co. closed.
- January: Norwood Clinic was acquired by Complete Health of Jacksonville, Florida.
- January: Simpeo was acquired by Group Management Services Inc. of Richfield, Ohio.
- January 28: Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co. in Alabaster closed.
- February 26: The final edition of The Birmingham News was published.
- March 1: St Vincent's Orthopedics was acquired by Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics of Phenix City.
Education
Government
Religion
Sports
- March 16 & 18: 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament first and second round.
- May 8–10: 2023 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship at Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club and Bent Brook Golf Course
- July 8: The 2023 Move United Nationals were held in Birmingham and Hoover.
Professional teams
- 2023 Birmingham Barons (Minor League Baseball, Double-A South)
- 2023 Birmingham Legion FC (USL Championship)
- 2023 Birmingham Squadron (NBA G League)
- 2023 Birmingham Stallions (USFL)
Individuals
Births
Awards
Graduations
Marriages
Retirements
Deaths
- January 1: Ruth Bartow, widow of Gene Bartow
- January 7: James Roberson Sr, educator and auto dealer
- January 9: Ahmaad Galloway, educator and former running back
- January 11: Terry Oden, former Mayor of Mountain Brook
- January 13: Country Boy Eddie, musician and television host
- January 15: C. J. Harris, singer
- January 25: Ed Boutwell, founder of Boutwell Studios
- February: Thomas Robey, chef
- February 13: Jim Boone, newspaper publisher
- February 14: Dennis Washington, former WBRC-TV meteorologist
- February 15: Daniel Bailey, auto mechanic and watchmaker
- February 17: Loxcil Tuck, former mayor of Tarrant
Works
Books
- Magic City Blues, novel by Bobby Mathews
Buildings
- Alabama Fallen Warriors Monument at Trussville Civitan Park.
- Buck Creek BnB in Helena
- The Cottages at Greystone
- Cullman Regional Medical Center 4-story tower
- Highlands College residence hall
- Magnolia City Place
- Northside Park
- Pepper Place Market market structure
- Powell Steam Plant
- Rhinoceros exhibit at the Birmingham Zoo's "Trails of Africa"
- The Star Uptown
- UAB Science & Engineering Complex
Demolitions
- Mike's Fine Jewelry at 2324 1st Avenue North
- February 5: The Birmingham Air Freight building on Messer Airport Highway was destroyed by fire.
Context
Notable people who died in 2023 include actors Richard Belzer, Cindy Williams and Raquel Welch; poet Charles Simic; hockey player Bobby Hull; and musicians Burt Bacharach, Jeff Beck, David Crosby, and Lisa Marie Presley.
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