Featured Opinion Opinion | Fringe ideologues threaten state’s economic future "If Alabama continues to pass legislation and promote ideas of racial injustice and hatred, it will not achieve its potential." Bill BrittFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker introduces bill requiring rendering plant to compensate nearby property owners The legislation would require Pilgrim’s Pride to compensate the owners of nearby properties for loss of property value. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Economy New aerospace industry programs for students, small businesses announced Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced on Monday two new programs for those interested in working in Alabama's aerospace industry. StaffFebruary 4, 2021
Economy Alabama expected to add 6,000 more auto jobs in coming months The Department of Commerce estimates the industry will add more than 6,000 jobs in the state in the coming months. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
Local news Buc-ee’s holding grand opening in Leeds The new Buc-ee’s is at the junction of the I-20 and 78 Junction across the street from Bass Pro Shop. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 25, 2021
Economy Resource Fiber plans to build a bamboo products manufacturing plant in Sulligent Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Boeing to provide solar arrays for the International Space Station The new 63-foot-by-20-foot arrays will together produce more than 120 kilowatts of electricity from the sun’s energy. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
News Canadian company invests in Jasper Lumber leading to expansion and jobs The investment will triple capacity at Jasper Lumber’s existing sawmill and create additional activity for its other subsidiary companies. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 4, 2021
News Heiche plans Alabama manufacturing facility in Jasper The Heiche plant creates at least 73 jobs and expands Walker County’s footprint in Alabama’s auto industry. Brandon MoseleyDecember 29, 2020
News Alabama Commerce Department promotes Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide The 2020 Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide is focused on the home, where many of us have been spending unprecedented amounts of time... Brandon MoseleyDecember 10, 2020