Here are some of the stories that put Birmingham, Alabama on the map:

UK Blunders over Birmingham Again Aug.14, 2008

Turning French Fries into Freedom Fuel July 24, 2008

Appalachian Trail: Where does it all end? Alabama wants the honor Georgia now enjoys July 19, 2008

Alabama looks for ways to promote Pinhoti Trail June 22, 2008

Record-Setting Paralympian Scott Winkler is 'Sitting Proud' May 26, 2008

 

Can Competitions Raise 'Cool' Factor of Math, Science?
May 16, 2008

 

A Meal Prep Baby Shower
May 21, 2008

 

Barber Racetrack is a Hidden Gem
May 3, 2008

Discovering Alabama From its Watery Byway May 16, 2008

 

Young Math Wizards Can Count Prizes in National Math Tourney May 4, 2008

 

Math Victory Through Baseball
May, 2008
 

Norwood Students Fast with Figures
April 28, 2008
 

Could Alabama be the New Appalachian Trail End? May 3, 2008


Maternity leave: Expectant moms wait 'till the last minute April 21, 2008


Think outside the grits: From under the weight of its industrial past, Birmingham is lifting its head April, 2008


Hiking to Maine? Now you can start the trip in Alabama March, 2008


Alabama touts path to the Appalachian trail
March, 2008
 

Dawson Co. to lose designation as southern terminus of the Appalachian trail?
March, 2008
 

'One Laptop Per Child' plan faces challenges in U.S.
March, 2008
 

The Fittest Companies in America
February, 2008
 

Camp helps wounded Iraq war veterans get back on feet
Oct. 7, 2007


First Lady presents awards to museums and libraries
Jan. 15, 2008

Birmingham: Barbeque, fine art and deep south gourmet in the Magic City November-December, 2007



Lakeshore Foundation helps Iraq vet get back on the slopes Sept. 26, 2007
 

Out of the frying pan and into the gas tank
July 1, 2007

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Alabama Power
Alys Stephens Center
Birmingham Area Chapter of the American Red Cross
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Museum of Art
Big Communications
Bruno Event Team
Children's Health System
City of Birmingham
Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Lakeshore Foundation
McWane Science Center
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Metropolitan Development Board
O2 Ideas
Operation New Birmingham
Region 2020
Rominger Media, Inc.
Samford University Brock School of Business
Southern Research Institute
TechBirmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Vulcan Park Foundation
Wachovia Bank

Do you have a story that someone in Topeka, Kansas would care about? If you do, then let us know. We're always looking for stories that are unique and is only being done right here in the Birmingham region. Email Melanie Davis with your story idea and we'll see if the BVN thinks it's worthy to tell the media.

Are you a reporter looking for an interesting story about the Birmingham region, then email Melanie Davis or call her at (205) 241-8102. You'll be amazed at the great things going on in the Magic City.