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* January: [[ASFA Theate]], [[Alabama School of Fine Arts]] | |||
* [[January 18]]: A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new [[Hueytown High School]]. | * [[January 18]]: A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new [[Hueytown High School]]. | ||
* September: [[Cahaba Center at Grandview]] | |||
* [[29 Seven]], [[Lakeview]] | * [[29 Seven]], [[Lakeview]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Ashby at Ross Bridge]] | ||
* [[B. L. Harbert International]] international operations campus, [[Lakeshore Crossings]] | * [[B. L. Harbert International]] international operations campus, [[Lakeshore Crossings]] | ||
* [[Greenwood Park]], [[East Birmingham]] | * [[Greenwood Park]], [[East Birmingham]] | ||
* [[Mountain Brook Municipal Complex]], [[Crestline Village]] | * [[Mountain Brook Municipal Complex]], [[Crestline Village]] | ||
* [[Tuggle Elementary School]], [[Enon Ridge]] | * [[Tuggle Elementary School]], [[Enon Ridge]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:59, 19 January 2012
2012 is the 141st year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- January 2: The J & M Child Development Center on Bessemer Road was damaged by arson.
- January: General Attractions LLC purchased the Alabama Adventure theme park from Adrenaline Family Entertainment.
- January 17: William Bell delivered the 2012 State of the City address to the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham.
- May 12: Birmingham International Street Fair.
Business
- January 1: WZRR-FM switched from the classic rock "Rock 99" format, to a modern hits format as "99.5 The Vibe".
- January 1: WJOX-AM changed its name from "WJOX 690 AM" to "690 The Fan".
- Primavera coffee roasters moved to Homewood under the Octane nameplate.
- September: Iron City Live opened.
Disestablishments
- January 2: McCormick & Schmick's at Brookwood Village closed.
- May: The Association of Cajun Music Enthusiasts disbanded.
Government
- November 5: Vestavia Hills converted from a mayor-council government to council-manager.
Sports
- January 9: The 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team secured its 14th national championship with a 21-0 win over LSU.
Individuals
Retirements
- Malcolm Portera retired from the chancellorship of the University of Alabama System.
Deaths
- January 3: Michael O'Connor, chief of the North Shelby Fire and Emergency Medical District
- January 3: Gene Bartow, former UAB Blazers basketball coach and athletic director
- January 3: Ruby Ansley, interior designer
- January 4: Ken Ward, former WVTM-TV reporter
- January 13: Michael Matsos, restauranteur
- January 16: Kim Price, newspaper/magazine publisher
Works
- 2012 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp by Jim Denney of Alexander City
Buildings
- January: ASFA Theate, Alabama School of Fine Arts
- January 18: A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Hueytown High School.
- September: Cahaba Center at Grandview
- 29 Seven, Lakeview
- Ashby at Ross Bridge
- B. L. Harbert International international operations campus, Lakeshore Crossings
- Greenwood Park, East Birmingham
- Mountain Brook Municipal Complex, Crestline Village
- Tuggle Elementary School, Enon Ridge
See Also
- 2012 Birmingham Barons
- 2012 general election
- 2012 Iron Bowl
- 2012 Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
- 2012 UAB Blazers football
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