Economy Auto parts maker Shinhwa plans $114 million Alabama expansion The growth project will create 50 jobs and add a new 170,000-square-foot production building on Shinhwa’s campus in Auburn. StaffAugust 16, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey offers support for Operation Iron Ruck Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 23, 2022, as Operation Iron Ruck Day. StaffNovember 23, 2022
Opinion Opinion | The Iron Bowl and America’s water pipe Why is it called the Iron Bowl, who named it that, and why? Maury D. GastonNovember 22, 2022
Infrastructure Montgomery extends internet network to Auburn to expand digital access Extending to the Auburn area saves money for local broadband networks and allows them to expand their service coverage area. StaffNovember 17, 2022
Economy GE Auburn unionization effort canceled days before vote The unionization attempt was part of a nationwide effort to unionize workers at General Electric factories. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2022
Elections Alabama mayors urge support for “Aniah’s Law” The first amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot, "Aniah's Law" would allow judges to deny bail to people charged with violent Class A Felonies. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2022
State IUE-CWA files unfair labor practices charges against General Electric The complaint comes after the dismissal of two pro-union workers at the GE Aviation Auburn plant, one of whom is a pregnant mother. John H. GlennOctober 5, 2022
Economy Ivey projects tourism to generate $24 billion in revenue by year’s end The impact of the state's tourism industry has more than doubled in size over the past decade. Jacob HolmesAugust 31, 2022
Local news Auburn councilman seeks to challenge short-term rental regulation Auburn Councilman Steven Dixon is challenging the city’s government all the way up to the Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesAugust 26, 2022
Economy Auburn GE workers launch union campaign The campaign for unionization comes as General Electric is breaking up the company and on the heels of unions forming at Starbucks and Amazon... Jacob HolmesAugust 23, 2022