Infrastructure Sewell announces $34 million in USDA funding to expand rural internet access The grant will connect 4,646 people, 154 farms, 96 businesses, and three public schools to high-speed internet. StaffNovember 4, 2022
Elections NFIB Alabama PAC endorses two more Statehouse candidates NFIB’s political support is based on the candidates’ positions and records on key small-business issues. StaffNovember 3, 2022
State New report: Alabama among most popular states for military retirees A new report ranks Alabama as the nation’s second-best state for military retirees to locate, just one spot below top-ranked Florida. StaffNovember 2, 2022
Elections Wes Allen visits all 67 Alabama counties campaigning for Secretary of State The election for secretary of state will be determined by voters on Tuesday, Nov. 8. StaffNovember 2, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey tapped for Alabama Auto Manufacturing Group’s Hall of Fame The group named Gov. Kay Ivey to its Hall of Fame at a Thursday night dinner in Birmingham. StaffOctober 31, 2022
Economy Hyundai Mobis plans EV battery module plant in Montgomery The EV battery module plant in Montgomery will eventually employ at least 400 people. StaffOctober 28, 2022
Economy NeXolve’s polymer film material receives Innovate Alabama grant The company’s hope is to increase its production and provide its innovative aerospace materials even more efficiently. StaffOctober 27, 2022
Economy Online job ads in September up 18.7 percent from last year The monthly total of online job ads for September 2022 is down 8.1 percent versus the previous month. StaffOctober 26, 2022
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Sen. Sam Givhan for re-election in District 7 Manufacture Alabama, on Tuesday, said they were “proud" to support Givhan for re-election. StaffOctober 26, 2022
Elections Six days left to apply for absentee ballot by mail Nov. 1 is the last day that absentee ballot applications returned by mail can be received. StaffOctober 26, 2022