State Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces expansion of online mentor resource for military spouses The program is designed to assist military spouses and families in finding needed resources. StaffAugust 22, 2024
News Coca~Cola United to invest $330 million in new Birmingham facility The expansion is expected to create up to 50 new jobs and retain over 750 positions in the Magic City. StaffMay 24, 2024
Economy Conecuh Sausage expanding to Andalusia in $58 million growth project The expansion will create 110 jobs. StaffFebruary 15, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt leads opposition to NOAA’s Rice’s Whale Habitat expansion proposal They were also vocal about the potential detrimental implications this might have on Alabama's economy. StaffOctober 27, 2023
Local news Freshwater Land Trust, mayors announce future expansion of Red Rock Trail System This loop will yield 19 new trail miles, connecting the Cities of Birmingham, Fairfield, Homewood, and Irondale. StaffAugust 22, 2023
Economy Auto parts maker Shinhwa plans $114 million Alabama expansion The growth project will create 50 jobs and add a new 170,000-square-foot production building on Shinhwa’s campus in Auburn. StaffAugust 16, 2023
Education Ivey kicks-off statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Ivey announced her intent to participate in the Imagination Library during her 2023 inaugural address. Jacob HolmesAugust 10, 2023
Legislature Archives and History has big plans for threatened $5M appropriation The $5 million appropriation is more than a third of the funding the Legislature decided to send the department just last month. Jacob HolmesJuly 10, 2023
Education Birmingham Board of Education approves funding for expansion of Birmingham Promise With the financial support from Birmingham City Schools, Birmingham Promise will also for the first time offer sophomores and juniors “shadowing” experiences. StaffJune 29, 2023
Health New report: Medicaid expansion would improve maternal health in Alabama Nearly one in six Alabama women aged 18-44 lack health coverage, face other barriers to health care. Jacob HolmesJune 27, 2023