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Birmingham building's 1950s advertising mural will remain visible

Birmingham Design Review Committee had approved covering up the mural. »

Sewer creditor trustee repays money taken from Regions Bank account, Commission President Carrington says

Bank of New York Mellon transfers $585,000. »

Ford wins verdict in rollover suit, Birmingham law firm says

Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart LLP says automaker prevails after two-week trial »

Vintage advertising mural on Birmingham building will be saved, report says

Online publication reports new method found to preserve building »

Today's business headlines: Major renovations planned for Eastwood Festival Centre, HealthSouth's earnings rise

Scrushy's lawyers withdraw »

Eastwood Festival Centre sold to Canadian investors

Canadian entrepreneur says he will invest "millions" in improvements »

On the move: Nic Balanis, Stephen Davis, Ron Morrison and more

Covington, La.-based Stirling Properties has taken over the management of the former Social Security Administration office in downtown Birmingham. »

Reclaimed window becomes storefront for Shaia's men's clothing in Homewood (gallery, video)

"The timeless design materials -- the steel, the limestone, the arch, create a bridge between the past and the future." »

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Benefits of alternative fuels touted at Clean Energy Conference

Experts from Alabama Power and Energen said they are seeing greater interest in alternative fuel vehicles due to consumer concern about high gasoline prices. »

Gigi's Cupcakes opening Trussville location, broker says

One of two deals brokered by Ponder Properties »

Charlotte Russe Outlet and Charming Charlie to join Leeds outlet mall

Stores to open in May and June »

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CoreLogic: Foreclosure activity declines in Birmingham metro area

Firm says mortgage delinquency rate also declined in February »

Alabama SkillsUSA competition taking place at BJCC today

More than 3,500 high school and community college students are at the BJCC competing in such fields as welding, carpentry and auto repair during the SkillsUSA Alabama 2012 championships. championships in June in Kansas City. »

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Richard Scrushy and sleepwear to be reunited

Pajamas anonymously sent to The Birmingham News, and purportedly belonging to Richard Scrushy, sent home. »

CSX Transportation's fight over Alabama tax moves back to Birmingham court

Railroad company says tax on diesel is unfair »

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