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Dr. Angelo “Doc” Mancuso: A new Tennessee River Bridge could unlock Lawrence County and Northwest Alabama’s next boom
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (423+ words) You can feel it every time you cross the river at Decatur—North Alabama is outgrowing its old roads. That’s why the conversation about a new Tennessee River bridge can’t just be about relieving traffic on Highway 20. It has to…...
GE Aerospace Foundation to invest $1 million in Auburn, Montgomery aerospace workforce training
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (496+ words) The GE Aerospace Foundation will invest $1 million in aerospace workforce training across the Auburn and Montgomery region, including a free bootcamp at Southern Union State Community College. The foundation announced the investment on Tuesday through Lifting Futures, its flagship workforce…...
Regions launches banking team to support construction materials, infrastructure
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (423+ words) Businesses that supply construction materials, building products, and packaging often need financing to expand or keep daily operations running. Regions Bank has created a specialized team to help those companies meet those needs. The bank announced Oct. 7 that its new…...
Bill Poole joins Harrison Construction, Birmingham’s Accelerated Partners: ‘My new endeavors aren’t a departure from public service’
1+ week, 1+ day ago (835+ words) Bill Poole, who concluded a 16-year career in state public office that included five years as Alabama’s finance director last week, is joining Tuscaloosa-based Harrison Construction as Vice President of Finance, Legal and External Affairs. Poole announced Monday he will…...
First stretch of Birmingham Northern Beltline opens after decades of work
1+ week, 2+ day ago (333+ words) After more than 40 years of work, the first stretch of the Birmingham Northern Beltline is open to drivers. The 1.88-mile section connects Bradford and Palmerdale in northeast Jefferson County. The Alabama Department of Transportation opened the road between State Routes…...
Alabama moves to No. 7 spot on publication’s top states for business list
1+ week, 5+ day ago (384+ words) Alabama has again been named among the nation’s top 10 states for doing business by Area Development magazine, continuing a streak of high rankings in the national publication’s annual analysis. In the publication’s 2026 Top States for Doing Business report, Alabama ranked…...
Alabama AGC names 2026 40 Under 40 class of construction industry leaders
1+ week, 6+ day ago (280+ words) Alabama AGC has named its 2026 40 Under 40 class, recognizing a group of emerging professionals helping shape the future of Alabama’s construction industry. The Alabama Associated General Contractors honored this year’s class during its annual awards event at Back Forty Beer Company…...
Alabama built the cars. The next 30 years could build an empire.
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (481+ words) For more than 25 years, I have worked in the marketing and promotion of the automobile industry. I have watched plants open, brands reinvent themselves and communities transformed by manufacturing. Few transformations compare with what has happened in Alabama. Thirty years…...
Rising diesel prices hit Alabama farmers
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (22+ words) Rising diesel prices are putting more pressure on North Alabama farmers. Rising diesel prices are putting more pressure on North Alabama farmers....
Rising diesel costs squeeze North Alabama farms, fall attractions
2+ week, 1+ day ago (411+ words) Gas prices have climbed again, and diesel has risen fastest. The increase could raise what people pay for groceries, transportation and even fall weekend outings. Alabama farmers in the seasonal tourism industry report as much as a 50% increase in diesel…...