Economy Small business optimism decreases, owners uncertain about future business conditions The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Elections The Alabama Forestry Association endorses Andrew Jones for state Senate Jones will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 10 in the primary election on May 24, 2022. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Local news Birmingham Promise awarded $1.8 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies Birmingham Promise offers students a chance to gain paid work experience through internships and apprenticeships in four core industries. StaffNovember 10, 2021
State Drew Harrell named executive director of BCA’s ProgressPAC Harrell will also continue in his role as BCA’s vice president of governmental affairs. StaffNovember 10, 2021
State Governor awards grants to enhance outdoor recreation The Recreational Trails Program is funded through the Federal Highway Administration. StaffNovember 9, 2021
Legislature Grassroots organizations condemn passage of redistricting maps The groups criticized the maps for diluting Black voting power and for lacking transparency. StaffNovember 8, 2021
State Sen. Shelby to donate official papers, records to the University of Alabama Shelby was first elected to the United States Senate in 1986 and is currently in his sixth and final term. StaffNovember 8, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tom Butler for state Senate “I am elated for the endorsement from the Forestry Association,” Butler said. StaffNovember 5, 2021
Economy Online job ads in September up 70 percent from last year Fourteen percent of job ads have salaries of $75,000 and above. StaffNovember 3, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Howard Sanderford to retire from Alabama House after 33 years Sanderford, R-Huntsville, was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in a 1989 special election. StaffNovember 2, 2021