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* [[Saw's BBQ]] opened a second location on [[41st Street South]] in [[Avondale]]. | * [[Saw's BBQ]] opened a second location on [[41st Street South]] in [[Avondale]]. | ||
* [[March 29]]: [[Freshfully]] won the [[Occupy Avondale]] contest. | * [[March 29]]: [[Freshfully]] won the [[Occupy Avondale]] contest. | ||
* April: [[Jacob Shevin]] took over as president of [[Standard Furniture]]. | |||
* [[Primavera]] coffee roasters moved to [[Homewood]] under the [[Octane]] nameplate. | * [[Primavera]] coffee roasters moved to [[Homewood]] under the [[Octane]] nameplate. | ||
* April: [[Adams Produce]] filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. | * April: [[Adams Produce]] filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. | ||
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* [[February 18]]: [[Patti Wheeler]], radio-show host | * [[February 18]]: [[Patti Wheeler]], radio-show host | ||
* [[March 5]]: [[Mickey Gee]], owner of [[The Pants Store]] | * [[March 5]]: [[Mickey Gee]], owner of [[The Pants Store]] | ||
* April: [[Stuart Shevin]], president of [[Standard Furniture]] | |||
* [[May 4]]: [[Edward]], a 3-year-old giraffe at the [[Birmingham Zoo]] | * [[May 4]]: [[Edward]], a 3-year-old giraffe at the [[Birmingham Zoo]] | ||
* [[May 6]]: [[George Lindsey]], actor | * [[May 6]]: [[George Lindsey]], actor | ||
Revision as of 12:31, 5 June 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.
- January 23: An early morning tornado outbreak caused widespread damage in Jefferson County.
- January 26: Radio host Steve Harvey filled in as "Principal for a Day" at Phillips Academy.
- January 29: Five people were found shot to death at a home in Ensley Highlands.
- February 2: Birmingham Bill saw his shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of winter.
- March 23: October Baby was released nationally.
- May 5: Fire damaged the Stadium Grill in Bessemer.
- May 10: Fire damaged Cosmos Sports Bar and Grill in Norwood.
- May 12: Birmingham International Street Fair
- May 13-20: Shooting for 42, a feature film about Jackie Robinson's first year in the Major Leagues.
- May 25-27: Alabama Phoenix Festival
- August 28: 2012 municipal elections
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".
- January 26: CityCoupons.com and PricePunch.com merged.
- February: Belle Foods purchased 57 grocery stores from Southern Family Markets.
- Iron Tribe Fitness opened on 3rd Avenue South downtown.
- Saw's BBQ opened a second location on 41st Street South in Avondale.
- March 29: Freshfully won the Occupy Avondale contest.
- April: Jacob Shevin took over as president of Standard Furniture.
- Primavera coffee roasters moved to Homewood under the Octane nameplate.
- April: Adams Produce filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
- May 1: Freshfully opened its retail store at 200 41st Street South.
- May 18: Alabama Trust Bank was closed by regulators and acquired by Southern States Bank.
- May: Balch & Bingham merged with Presley Burton & Collier.
- May: Steel City Pops opened on Central Avenue in Homewood.
- June: Massey, Stotser & Nichols merged with Sherrer & Sherrer.
- July: Millie Ray's moved from Montgomery to Irondale's Commerce Square Business Park.
- September: Iron City Live opened.
Disestablishments
- January 2: McCormick & Schmick's at Brookwood Village closed.
- March 30: Gallery Soleil closed.
- May: The Association of Cajun Music Enthusiasts disbanded.
- May 4: Adams Produce filed for bankruptcy.
Government
- March: Birmingham purchased the remaining 45% stake in the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources building to swap with UAB for property in the Parkside District.
- 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.
- March 13: Samford Bulldogs men's basketball coach Jimmy Tillette was fired by athletic director Martin Newton.
- March 16: UAB Blazers coach Mike Davis men's basketball coach was fired by athletic director Brian Mackin.
- March 27: Jerod Haase was hired as head coach of the UAB Blazers men's basketball team.
- March 30–April 1: Will Power won the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
- May 6: Brad Keselowski won the Aaron's 499.
- May 30: 2012 Rickwood Classic at Rickwood Field.
Individuals
- February 1: Ted vonCannon succeeded Carma Jude as director of the Jefferson County Economic and Industrial Development Authority.
- Frank Adams, Jr was appointed president of A. G. Gaston Boys and Girls Clubs.
Awards
- Alabama Women's Hall of Fame: Nina Miglionico
- Alabama Lawyers Hall of Fame: Nina Miglionico
- Bobby Bowden Collegiate Coach of the Year Award: Nick Saban
Retirements
- Malcolm Portera retired from the chancellorship of the University of Alabama System.
- Rena Hudson retired from the mayoralty of Warrior.
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, restaurateur
- January 14: Jon Crow, Presbyterian pastor and missionary
- January 16: Kim Price, newspaper/magazine publisher
- January 19: Colonel Stone Johnson, Civil Rights guard
- January 19: Kirk Jones, owner of American Aluminum Products
- January 26: Bo Smith, meat market manager and murder victim
- February 18: Patti Wheeler, radio-show host
- March 5: Mickey Gee, owner of The Pants Store
- April: Stuart Shevin, president of Standard Furniture
- May 4: Edward, a 3-year-old giraffe at the Birmingham Zoo
- May 6: George Lindsey, actor
- May 8: Lola Mae Jones Coates, dance teacher and choreographer
- May 13: Tony Brandino, founder of the Brandino Brass Co.
- May 15: Richard Lytle, surgeon
Works
- 2012 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp by Jim Denney of Alexander City
Buildings
- January 18: A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Hueytown High School.
- February 2: Ground was broken for Regions Field.
- April 15: Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at the Alabama School of Fine Arts
- 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
- Center Point Elementary School was demolished after suffering heavy damage from the January 2012 tornado outbreak
See Also
- 2012 Birmingham Barons
- 2012 general election
- 2012 Iron Bowl
- 2012 Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
- 2012 UAB Blazers football
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