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A Jefferson County judge has ordered the #Birmingham towing company, Parking Enforcement Systems (PES), to provide documentation to the opposing counsel, in a case alleging predatory towing practices spanning over a decade. PES had repeatedly delayed submitting the requested information to Alabama Car Lawyer Mike Parrish on behalf of plaintiff Terry White, claiming it was irrelevant. Parrish argued the documents were essential to prove White’s case as representative of a larger group affected by PES. Judge Jim Hughey III, the fourth judge to preside over the case, ruled that PES and lot owner Robert Crook must submit agreements, policies, training documents, contracts, and records related to towing operations and compliance with city ordinances. The judge’s order aims to uncover any improper or illegal actions by PES and Crook, providing necessary evidence for the plaintiff’s claims. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCNVW4am 📝: Hannah Gann 📸: Paul Beaudry

A recent study by RentCafe has named #Mobile the most competitive rental market in Alabama, with a Rental Competitiveness Index score of 74.7 out of 100. The lack of available units, especially affordable ones, is the main factor making it difficult for renters to find housing in the city. 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/edkYZ9Cz

I swung by Birmingham Promise’s college fair at Boutwell today and saw a lot of Birmingham City Schools students excited and hopeful about their future. Stay tuned for coverage from our own Promise intern, Breonna, at AL.com.

Huntsville Hospital Health System terminates agreement with UnitedHealthcare. According to a system statement, the decision came after "several months of disappointing negotiations" with the "insurance giant." "HH Health made the difficult decision to end the participation agreement between the insurer and HH Health member hospitals," the system said in a statement. "The decision impacts United's commercial health insurance and Medicare Advantage plans. It does not impact United's VA managed care plan for veterans." 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/efwJQJtK #Huntsville #HuntsvilleHospital

The Alabama Peanut Co. is opening its second shop and first outside Birmingham in Tuscaloosa at 411 23rd Ave., set to open this Friday, just in time for the Crimson Tide’s home game this weekend. Owner Jaime Thursby aims to make the Tuscaloosa shop part of the local sports tradition and a go-to spot for students and fans, highlighting the town's vibrant college sports culture. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8M6ZQvn 📝: Bob Carlton 📸: Photo by Jaime Thursby of Alabama Peanut Company; used with permission #CrimsonTide #Tuscaloosa

The verdict is in - University of Mobile has the best college dorms in Alabama, according to Niche's 2024 rankings. 🏆 The top 10 list also includes: 2. University of Alabama 3. University of South Alabama 4. Troy University 5. Faulkner University 6. University of West Alabama 7. Auburn University at Montgomery 8. University of Alabama at Birmingham 9. University of Alabama in Huntsville 10. Jacksonville State University See how each school ranked and what students had to say at the link below. 🔽 https://lnkd.in/eUEvKB2A

Birmingham-based Melt, with locations in Hoover, Huntsville and Auburn is closing its location in Mountain Brook's Lane Parke after a decade of business. https://lnkd.in/ekv6KV9J

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case from Alabama, where delays in the unemployment system are under fire. Residents are challenging whether they need to wait for the state’s slow appeals process—averaging 752 days—before suing. “The issue becomes whether Petitioners are required to adjudicate their grievances with the very agency that they claim aggrieved them in the first place,” says law professor Maryam Stevenson. Alabama claims state sovereignty, while plaintiffs argue federal civil rights laws should take precedence. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eVDEU6vT 📝: Sarah Whites-Koditschek

Construction on the Southern Research campus will temporarily close a major street in Birmingham's Five Points South starting Monday. Road closure signs will be in place beginning Friday and will direct drivers to a detour. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWqgFr5H #Birmingham

Located adjacent to the existing Hyundai MOBIS campus on Mitchell Young Road, the new Class-A distribution center will support the aftermarket parts needs of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Graham & Co. will develop it, with Cooper Construction and FIVE SOUTH ARCHITECTURE serving as the civil engineers and CCI serving as the architect. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eF7F2wZx #Montgomery