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
News Hatcher, Knight advance to Democratic runoff in Senate District 26 According to the preliminary election results, State Rep. Kirk Hatcher will face former State Rep. John Knight in a runoff. Brandon MoseleyNovember 18, 2020
Economy Sewell’s annual job fair will be virtual this year Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
Economy Alabama Commerce Department providing new tools for exporters The goal of the new program is to give companies new internet marketing tools to elevate their profiles and win business in foreign markets. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020