2012
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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.
- 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".
- January 26: CityCoupons.com and PricePunch.com merged.
- Primavera coffee roasters moved to Homewood under the Octane nameplate.
- September: Iron City Live opens.
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
- February 1: Ted vonCannon succeeded Carma Jude as director of the Jefferson County Economic and Industrial Development Authority.
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.
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 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
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
- 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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