May 23: Sterne Agee CEO James Holbrook Jr and his son, COO Billy Holbrook, were dismissed from the firm.Brookwood Village was acquired by Cypress Equities of Dallas, Texas.Alabama Media Group moved from the 2006 Birmingham News building to the Young & Vann Building.March: Country Living magazine relocated its editorial offices from New York City to Pepper Place.March 1: Mark Crosswhite succeeded Charles McCrary as CEO of Alabama Power.The Sons of Vulcan metal arts co-operative was founded.
December 19: Public demonstrations against police violence and racial profiling were held at the entrance to the Summit and in the Riverchase Galleria's food court.
June 4: An episode of "American Pickers" featuring Rocco & Cheaters Speed Shop aired on The History Channel.June: ALDOT gave notice it was ending its join agreement with Birmingham to provide public parking under the I-20/59 downtown viaduct.May 28: A fire at Blackwell's Pub damaged the neighboring Ashley Mac's clothing store.May 22: A three-alarm fire damaged the Liberty Lofts in downtown Birmingham.April 7: Heavy overnight rains caused flooding in several areas, including Homewood's Lakeshore Garden Apartments.Hand in Paw relocated to 617 38th Street South from 2616 7th Avenue South.February 14: A plane crash in northeast Jefferson County resulted in 2 fatalities.February 12: A rare snowfall brought 4-5 inches to parts of Birmingham.February 6: Good Friends Chinese & Seafood Restaurant owner Chun Hin Chang shot at a customer who complained about a roach in her food.February 5: The Birmingham City Council updated its land-use maps in accordance with the Birmingham Comprehensive Plan.February 1: Operation of Holy Rosary Catholic Church reverted to the Diocese of Birmingham.January 28: Unexpected snow and ice stranded thousands of people in their cars in the 2014 winter storm.