Hyundai announces $200M expansion at Montgomery facility
Hyundai Power Transformers held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, announcing an expansion that will create more than 200 new jobs in the capital city.
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New Alabama Veterans Resource Center opens on Dexter Avenue
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has opened a new facility in Montgomery designed for veterans to get assistance through different programs around the state. The Alabama Veterans Resource Center (AVRC) officially opened its doors Tuesday and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Prevail Union listed among World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops for second straight year
The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops recently released its list for 2026 and nine locations across the entire country made the cut—two of them right here in Alabama. For the second straight year, our state was well represented on the list. While four…
DAS North America announces $77M expansion
A $77.6 million investment will be bringing an upgraded facility + create 100 new jobs in Montgomery. DAS North America and the Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the expansion at a press conference Thursday. Construction is scheduled to be…
5 takeaways from the mayor’s State of the City Address
Montgomery residents got an annual update from Mayor Steven Reed this week as he took the stage for his sixth State of the City Address. Hundreds of people gathered in the auditorium at Vaughn Forest Church while thousands more joined…
Alabama artists gallery reopens with new exhibition featuring 2025 fellowship recipients
The Alabama State Council on the Arts has reopened the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery in Montgomery with a new exhibition highlighting recent works by Alabama-based artists. Titled 2025 Fellowship Spotlight, the exhibition features works by artists who received fellowships…
Baptist Health opens $14M expansion of emergency department
Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery has opened the highly-anticipated expansion of its emergency department. The $14 million expansion added over 11,000 square feet to the department which increases the health center’s treatment capacity from 53 to 83 rooms. Baptist Health says…
Montgomery Zoo introduces Baby Ostrich Flock —the “Beans”
The Montgomery Zoo is welcoming some seriously adorable new residents—and they’re already stealing hearts. Four young ostrich chicks—Navy, Chickpea, Lima and Green Bean—have officially made their public debut, and together they’re known as the “Beans.” Now that they’re ready for…
Walk for Peace monks make extended stop in Montgomery [PHOTOS]
After officially reaching their half-way point on their 120-day, 2,300-mile journey by foot, a group of monks walking for peace spent a few days in Alabama’s capital city. The Bama Buzz traveled to Montgomery for their big day of events, which…
City installs new trail signage at Blount Cultural Park
One of Alabama’s largest municipal parks has some new features to help guide visitors in their strolls around the park. Montgomery’s Blount Cultural Park recently had six new interpretive trail signs installed across the grounds. The signs were created by…