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Alabama’s community, technical colleges not cutting corners to help get people to work

This Labor Day, a pressing question reverberates across the United States: “Where are the workers?” Alabama shares this concern, grappling with just shy of the...

Made in Alabama: Report says international investment speeds job growth

Job creation tied to international investment in Alabama has been rapidly outpacing the state’s general employment growth rate, according to a report that tracks...

Justices Mitchell, Cook and Sellers stand with business in record-setting verdict

The Alabama Supreme Court this month delivered the highest award in punitive damages to a plaintiff in state history: $10 million for wrongful death. A...

U.S. Chamber: Voters want pro-growth, pro-business candidates

In a poll conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce via North Star Opinion Research, registered voters, regardless of their party, revealed that they...

Austal USA president resigns; replaced by VP

A major change in leadership for corporate giant Austal USA took place Wednesday. Company President Rusty Murdaugh resigned and was quickly replaced by Michelle Kruger,...

McCalla Smucker’s plant to provide hundreds of jobs

The construction of a Smucker's plant in McCalla is proceeding as scheduled, the company announced this week. The upcoming $1.1 billion facility is expected to...

Mike Oatridge: Give leaders credit for addressing EV range issue

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) recently announced its third round of state grants to fund construction of electric vehicle (EV) charging...

Sen. Gudger: Shovel-ready sites essential for Alabama economy to thrive

State Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) emphasized the need for having more shovel-ready sites for the state to compete for economic development projects. Gudger said that...

State offering bioscience training program

BIO Alabama, a leading advocate for Alabama's bioeconomy, has partnered with Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT), Alabama’s workforce training agency, to introduce a comprehensive...

TVA approves 4.5% rate hike; Bellefonte not for sale

The Tennessee Valley Authority approved a 4.5% rate hike as it announced a $15 billion plan to build additional electricity-generating capacity and upgrade the...

Mobile-made A320neo is first delivered to S. American carrier

In a first, Airbus has delivered an A320neo manufactured at its Mobile facility to JetSMART, a South American ultra low cost carrier. “Airbus’ manufacturing center...

Forbes releases list of Alabama’s best employers 2023

Forbes released its annual "Best Employers By State" list, ranking its 44 best places to work in Alabama for 2023.  The magazine partnered with market...

Dauphin Island project to restore oyster population

The Alabama Wildlife Federation confirmed the arrival Wednesday of limestone at Cedar Point Beach in Heron Bay to craft an oyster cultch for a major...

We’ve got spirits, yes we do! Bama’s NIL collective uncorks a winner

It looks like football season in Tuscaloosa may be filled with even more school spirit this year. The University of Alabama's Name Image Likeness group,...

Ivey announces $1M grant for Lawrence County solar plant project

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to help meet the nation’s increasing demand for solar power while providing more than 700...

BCA CEO panel: Shovel-ready sites, healthcare are pressing needs

To compete with 49 states, Alabama needs to increase its economic arsenal, according to the top CEOs in the Yellowhammer State. That arsenal must include,...

Central Alabama CC a pioneer in nursing education

Central Alabama Community College may not be the largest institution, but it believes in being the best. As a testament to this commitment, CACC's nursing...

Apollo to Artemis: How Leidos is powering America’s return to the moon

Each year, July 20 marks the anniversary of one of humanity’s biggest triumphs: Landing on the moon. In 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and...

CROUX, VivoSphere win Alabama Launchpad cycle

A Birmingham hospitality startup and an Auburn medical company came away the winners Thursday in the Launchpad Alabama Cycle 2. CROUX and VivoSphere were among...

Labor force participation steady; unemployment a record low

In good news for Alabama's economy, the state's labor force participation rate of 57% for July matches the rate of this time last year,...

Adtran plans $5M expansion, 300 jobs to meet broadband needs

Huntsville-based Adtran is expanding its advanced telecommunications equipment manufacturing to meet the growing demand for domestically produced network electronics, the company announced. The first American...

Alabama Power unplugs Chandler Mountain plans

Alabama Power has withdrawn its notice of intent to operate a pumped storage hydro facility on Chandler Mountain, the company announced today. The decision comes...

Hyundai investing $290M to strengthen Montgomery plant

Hyundai is set to make a major investment in its Montgomery plant. The automaker said $290 million will go toward enhancing its sports utility vehicles,...

Winn-Dixie checkout: ALDI buying grocery company

German supermarket chain ALDI is continuing its expansion through the Southeast. The company has bought long-time mainstays Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket. The purchase is part...