Economy Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins An industry coalition says regulation would provide consumer protections and capture tax revenue now flowing out of state. Staff3 days ago
Economy Ivey attends groundbreaking for new logistics hub in Baldwin County This $20 million investment is expected to create 55 new jobs in fast-growing Baldwin County. Brandon MoseleyJuly 6, 2021
Economy An Alabama plant closed and moved to Mexico after receiving a $10 million PPP loan: report FreightCar America received a $10 million PPP loan in early 2020. It closed its last American plant located in Muscle Shoals in September. Josh MoonJuly 1, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly last week Fifty-two percent of last week's claims were reported to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyJune 25, 2021
Economy Stimulus drove 79.3 percent growth in Alabama personal incomes in 1st quarter It’s one of the 10 highest percent changes of a national increase that the White House attributes to direct payments. Micah DanneyJune 24, 2021
Economy Westwater Resources plans for graphite processing plant in Coosa County The Coosa County graphite plant is expected to employ at least 100 full-time, permanent workers. Brandon MoseleyJune 24, 2021
Economy Online job ads increased 4.8 percent in May May’s monthly total was 130 percent higher than it was in May 2020. Micah DanneyJune 24, 2021
Economy Bama in a Box celebrates one year of helping small businesses The company has delivered products from 106 Alabama companies to consumers in more than 40 states. StaffJune 24, 2021
Economy State unemployment rate dropped to 3.4 percent in May There were 75,458 Alabamians counted as unemployed in May. Micah DanneyJune 21, 2021
Economy State Finance Director retiring due to possible ALS diagnosis Butler has worked for the state for some 36 years. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims declined last week 63 percent of the new claims were reported to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyJune 14, 2021