Economy Westwater Resources, Alabama Graphite Products break ground on Kellyton processing plant The $202 million plant will process raw graphite for use in batteries that power electric vehicles, electronics and many other products. StaffApril 20, 2022
State Southern Prep Academy Banquet on April 22 Mike Durant, Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate, will be the keynote speaker. StaffApril 20, 2022
Environment Lake Guntersville Park now boasts roads made with recycled scrap tires The repaving was paid for in part by a $829,080 grant from ADEM to Alabama State Parks. StaffApril 19, 2022
State Sewell to announce $575,000 in federal funding for Hill Hospital in York The funding for Hill Hospital is part of the over $8 million that Sewell secured in the FY2022 government funding package for community projects. StaffApril 19, 2022
State Manufacture Alabama announces first board member to represent the automotive industry Karen Johnston, who is the regional director for Toyota North America’s Government Affairs team, will serve a two-year term, effective April 8, 2022. StaffApril 19, 2022
Economy Alabama March unemployment rate ties historic low of 2.9 percent The number of unemployed people also hit a new record low. StaffApril 18, 2022
Education Governor signs Education Trust Fund Governor Ivey noted the strategic investments the state is making in students. StaffApril 15, 2022
Economy Hyundai to add first all-electric Genesis GV70, Santa Fe hybrid to Alabama production Hyundai plans to invest $300 million and create 200 jobs at its only U.S. manufacturing center. StaffApril 14, 2022
Legislature Governor Ivey signs Nick Risner Act into law It will bar those convicted of using a deadly weapon to kill someone from being released early under Alabama’s “Good Time” law. StaffApril 14, 2022
Legislature Governor Ivey signs three notable bills to improve Alabama communities Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed three notable bills into law aimed at improving Alabama communities. StaffApril 13, 2022