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* January 1: The [[Homewood High School]] marching band made their [[List of nationally televised school marching band appearances|fourth appearance]] in the Tournament of Roses Parade. | * January 1: The [[Homewood High School]] marching band made their [[List of nationally televised school marching band appearances|fourth appearance]] in the Tournament of Roses Parade. | ||
* January 1: [[Richard Shahan]] was arrested as a "fugitive from justice" before boarding a flight from Nashville, Tennessee to Frankfurt, Germany. | * January 1: [[Richard Shahan]] was arrested as a "fugitive from justice" before boarding a flight from Nashville, Tennessee to Frankfurt, Germany. | ||
* January 1: The [[Blazer Express]] bus system went into service. | |||
* [[November 3]]: Date set for civil trial against architects and contractors faulted for the [[2013 Birmingham airport fatality]]. | |||
===Business=== | ===Business=== | ||
* [[Alabama Media Group]] moved from the [[2006 Birmingham News building]] to the [[Young & Vann Building]]. | |||
* [[Mercedes-Benz US International]] began producing C-Class sedans in [[Tuscaloosa]]. | * [[Mercedes-Benz US International]] began producing C-Class sedans in [[Tuscaloosa]]. | ||
* [[Steyr Arms]] moved from [[Trussville Industrial Park]] to [[Bessemer]]. | |||
====Establishments==== | ====Establishments==== | ||
* [[Cahaba Oaks Cafe]] opened in [[Clay]]. | * [[24e Fitness]] opened a new location on [[Main Street (Trussville)|Main Street]] in [[Trussville]]. | ||
* [[Cahaba Oaks Cafe]] opened at [[McEnally's Mercantile]] in [[Clay]]. | |||
* [[Dupont Public House]] opened at [[SoHo Square]]. | * [[Dupont Public House]] opened at [[SoHo Square]]. | ||
* [[Melt]] opened on [[41st Street South]] in [[Avondale]]. | |||
* [[Taziki's]] opened five new locations, including one in [[Auburn]]. | * [[Taziki's]] opened five new locations, including one in [[Auburn]]. | ||
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=== Government === | === Government === | ||
* Redistricting affected constituencies in the [[Alabama State Senate]] and [[Alabama House of Representatives]]. | |||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
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* The [[Alabama Outlawz]] began playing arena football in the X-League at [[Bill Harris Arena]]. | * The [[Alabama Outlawz]] began playing arena football in the X-League at [[Bill Harris Arena]]. | ||
* The [[Birmingham Black Widows]] began playing in the Women's Indoor Football League. | * The [[Birmingham Black Widows]] began playing in the Women's Indoor Football League. | ||
* August: ESPN's [[Southeastern Conference|SEC Network]] debuted, featuring [[Paul Finebaum]]'s call-in show. | |||
== Individuals == | == Individuals == | ||
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* [[Birmingham Gallery of Distinguished Citizens]]: | * [[Birmingham Gallery of Distinguished Citizens]]: | ||
* [[Legend of Birmingham Award]]: [[Tony Nathan]] | * [[Legend of Birmingham Award]]: [[Tony Nathan]] | ||
* [[Miss Alabama]]: | |||
* [[Miss Alabama USA]]: [[Jesica Ahlberg]] | |||
* [[Miss Birmingham]]: [[Chelsea Yarber]] | |||
* [[Miss Samford]]: [[Shea Summerlin]] | * [[Miss Samford]]: [[Shea Summerlin]] | ||
* [[Miss UAB]]: | * [[Miss UAB]]: | ||
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==Works== | ==Works== | ||
* The [[LightRails]] public art installation in underpasses in the downtown [[Railroad Reservation]] | |||
===Buildings=== | ===Buildings=== | ||
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* The hotel at the [[Ross Bridge Resort]] completed a $5 million renovation. | * The hotel at the [[Ross Bridge Resort]] completed a $5 million renovation. | ||
* The [[Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport]] Terminal Modernization Project was completed. | * The [[Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport]] Terminal Modernization Project was completed. | ||
* [[Green Drive]] reopened in [[Trussville]]. | |||
* [[Hewitt-Trussville Stadium]] was completed at [[Hewitt-Trussville High School]]. | * [[Hewitt-Trussville Stadium]] was completed at [[Hewitt-Trussville High School]]. | ||
* The [[I-22 I-65 interchange]] opened. | * The [[I-22 I-65 interchange]] opened. | ||
* The [[Rotary Trail]] at [[1st Avenue South]] was constructed. | |||
* [[Trussville Civitan Park]] reopened after extensive renovations. | * [[Trussville Civitan Park]] reopened after extensive renovations. | ||
* [[University Flats]] in [[Glen Iris]] opened. | * [[University Flats]] in [[Glen Iris]] opened. | ||
Revision as of 18:01, 7 January 2014
2014 is the 143rd year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- January 1: A plane crash in an Alabaster back yard resulted in minor injuries.
- January 1: The Homewood High School marching band made their fourth appearance in the Tournament of Roses Parade.
- January 1: Richard Shahan was arrested as a "fugitive from justice" before boarding a flight from Nashville, Tennessee to Frankfurt, Germany.
- January 1: The Blazer Express bus system went into service.
- November 3: Date set for civil trial against architects and contractors faulted for the 2013 Birmingham airport fatality.
Business
- Alabama Media Group moved from the 2006 Birmingham News building to the Young & Vann Building.
- Mercedes-Benz US International began producing C-Class sedans in Tuscaloosa.
- Steyr Arms moved from Trussville Industrial Park to Bessemer.
Establishments
- 24e Fitness opened a new location on Main Street in Trussville.
- Cahaba Oaks Cafe opened at McEnally's Mercantile in Clay.
- Dupont Public House opened at SoHo Square.
- Melt opened on 41st Street South in Avondale.
- Taziki's opened five new locations, including one in Auburn.
Disestablishments
- January: Tavern on the Summit closed.
Education
- Pelham City Schools broke away from Shelby County Schools.
Government
- Redistricting affected constituencies in the Alabama State Senate and Alabama House of Representatives.
Sports
- January 2: The 2013 Alabama Crimson Tide football team lost to the Oklahoma Sooners 45-31 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana
- January 4: The Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Houston Cougars 41-24 in the 2014 BBVA Compass Bowl at Legion Field
- January 6: Jameis Winston led the Florida State Seminoles to a 34-31 victory over the Auburn Tigers in the BCS National Championship game in Pasadena, California.
- The Alabama Outlawz began playing arena football in the X-League at Bill Harris Arena.
- The Birmingham Black Widows began playing in the Women's Indoor Football League.
- August: ESPN's SEC Network debuted, featuring Paul Finebaum's call-in show.
Individuals
- January 31: Scott Richards conducted his final broadcast on WBRC 6.
- February 2: Michael Rich became Priest in Charge of St Andrew's Episcopal Church.
- Devon Laney succeeded Susan Matlock as director of the Innovation Depot.
Awards
- Alabama Women's Hall of Fame:
- Alabama Lawyers Hall of Fame:
- Alabama Men's Hall of Fame:
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame: Major Ogilvie, Ruthie Bolton, Red Cochran, Bill Cody, Eli Gold, Travis Grant, Walter Jones and David Magadan
- Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame:
- Birmingham Business Hall of Fame:
- Birmingham Gallery of Distinguished Citizens:
- Legend of Birmingham Award: Tony Nathan
- Miss Alabama:
- Miss Alabama USA: Jesica Ahlberg
- Miss Birmingham: Chelsea Yarber
- Miss Samford: Shea Summerlin
- Miss UAB:
- Mr Football:
Births
- January 1: A giraffe was born at the Birmingham Zoo.
Marriages
Retirements
Deaths
Works
- The LightRails public art installation in underpasses in the downtown Railroad Reservation
Buildings
- The 34th Street North overpass in Collegeville was completed.
- The hotel at the Ross Bridge Resort completed a $5 million renovation.
- The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Terminal Modernization Project was completed.
- Green Drive reopened in Trussville.
- Hewitt-Trussville Stadium was completed at Hewitt-Trussville High School.
- The I-22 I-65 interchange opened.
- The Rotary Trail at 1st Avenue South was constructed.
- Trussville Civitan Park reopened after extensive renovations.
- University Flats in Glen Iris opened.
See Also
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