Economy Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024 The state’s 62,539 home sales in 2024 declined by roughly 18 percent compared to the 76,258 in 2023. Staff2 days ago
Economy Steelmaker breaks ground on new facility in Calvert The new $775 million steelmaking facility was announced in December. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 19, 2021
Economy ALDI begins construction on regional headquarters, distribution center in Loxley The project will bring an estimated $100 million in capital investment and more than 200 jobs to Loxley. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims continue to increase The number of new weekly claims has risen steadily so far this year. Micah DanneyFebruary 12, 2021
Economy Hope Enterprise, Goldman Sachs partner to aid underserved small businesses The program expects to serve up to 5,000 businesses and support 30,000 employees and their family members throughout the region. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2021
Economy Alabama Coal Association announces expansion, rebranding The Alabama Coal Association has rebranded as the Alabama Mining Association. StaffFebruary 9, 2021
Economy Governor appoints new members to state Workforce Development Board Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed eight new members to serve on the board. StaffFebruary 9, 2021
Economy Small businesses showing signs of recovery, study says Two-thirds of small business owners say they will be able to survive the next year under current economic conditions. Micah DanneyFebruary 8, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week Half of the new claims were related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyFebruary 6, 2021
Economy NLRB denies Amazon’s appeal on Bessemer union vote Ballots are to be mailed to workers in the Bessemer plant on Monday. Votes are to be tallied by March 30. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 5, 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