The Alabama Power Board of Directors has elected Stacey Turner vice president of the company’s Environmental Affairs organization, effective immediately. Turner’s responsibilities will include environmental compliance and strategy, as well as the company’s environmental stewardship programs and operations. RELATED: Alabama Power ranked #1 in the South by J.D. Power customer satisfaction study Turner previously served as Associate […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration is praising President Donald Trump for delivering several economic wins in the first 100 days of his presidency. Leadership within the agency believes that the commander-in-chief is helping to grow and expand small businesses across the country with many of his newly implemented economic policies. According to the SBA, Trump […]

On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz announced major plans to begin production of a new, forthcoming “core segment” vehicle at its Tuscaloosa plant in 2027. “Tuscaloosa has been a key hub for Mercedes-Benz vehicles for almost 30 years,” said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “It’s a natural step to bring a […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce announces the retirement of Deputy Secretary Angela Till, effective May 31, 2025. Till’s dedication and leadership have left a lasting mark on the state’s economic development landscape, particularly through her stewardship of Alabama’s incentive program, which she led for almost 12 years. “Angela’s contributions have been foundational in positioning Alabama […]

The Alabama Securities Commission has withdrawn from a lawsuit filed in June 2023 against cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, accusing the company of violating securities laws by offering staking services to customers in Alabama. According to the commission’s director, Amanda Senn, the ASC recognized that litigation on the matter would be both costly and ultimately unnecessary. “By […]

State officials have announced construction will soon be underway on the new West Alabama Highway. The four-lane divided roadway will connect Thomasville in Clarke County to Moundville in Hale and Tuscaloosa counties. According to a report from WSFA 12, the work is scheduled to begin in Demopolis, where a former grocery store on Highway 80 […]

To help strengthen workforce development for Alabama’s growing commercial construction industry, Go Build Alabama has launched an updated Training Page. The platform is a more user-friendly directory of training opportunities, including high school career tech programs, apprenticeships, college pathways, and industry-specific certifications, a news release said. RELATED: Alabama construction firms recognized among top performers in […]

Baldwin County, Alabama, is welcoming a surge of exciting changes, from new business ventures to real estate expansions. Here’s a look at some of the latest developments shaping the coastal region. Big Beach Brewing welcomes new owners Big Beach Brewing, a beloved Gulf Shores landmark since 2016, has officially changed hands. Gulf Coast Media reported […]

As President Donald Trump takes swift action to restore American energy dominance, Alabama lawmakers are charging ahead with a legislative package designed to strengthen the state’s energy future and economic competitiveness. Last week, the Alabama Senate passed the ‘Powering Growth’ package, a three-bill initiative aimed at modernizing the state’s energy infrastructure, cutting bureaucratic red tape, […]

A new study led by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology will help researchers better understand the role genetics and lifestyle play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Huntsville-based institute is conducting the pilot study in partnership with Phenome Health and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in the hopes of […]

Communicate. Engage. Connect. These three words left 200 women in agriculture inspired at the Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Conference in Auburn, April 16-18. Federation State Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC) chair Rachel Chastain encouraged attendees to remember there is a place for everyone in agriculture and the state’s largest farm organization. “That is what makes […]

To meet an increased demand for recreational services from a growing population, the city of Arab broke ground Tuesday for a recreation center. In a partnership with Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Fite Building Co., the city said the center will host athletic events and tournaments and serve as a venue for other events. The 38,000-square-foot […]

Instagram is taking new steps to ensure more teenagers are enrolled in its protective Teen Accounts by working directly with parents and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to detect users’ true ages, the company announced on Monday. Teen Accounts, first launched last year, are designed to provide a safer experience for young users by limiting who […]

Israel Jones, a fifth grader at Glen Oaks Intermediate School in Fairfield, said he always wanted to be an engineer when he got older. Now he also wants to be a lineman for a big utility. That’s because the 11-year-old got a chance last week to hear Alabama Power Lead Lineman Shane Seeley read the children’s book “Joe […]

An energy corporation with a major Alabama footprint has announced a change in its top leadership. Spire Inc. said Friday that Scott Doyle, a company veteran, has been selected as its next president, chief executive officer, and new Board of Directors member. Doyle was previously Spire’s executive vice president and chief operating officer prior to […]

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) Board of Trustees convened in the state capital this week, setting the stage for significant advancements in STEM education across Alabama. During the meeting, the board unanimously approved the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, introducing bold initiatives aimed at elevating the school’s influence to a global scale. According […]

Over the last century or so, Alabama seems to have developed a knack for producing strong female leaders. Helen Keller, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Harper Lee have all been shrouded in international fame and glory. Today, our governor, junior U.S. senator, state Supreme Court Chief Justice, and Public Service Commission president are all […]

Alabama Construction News was recently honored with an Azbee Award of Excellence for its work in business-to-business media. ACN, the only statewide construction trade publication in Alabama, is the sole 2025 recipient of the award hailing from the Yellowhammer State. According to the organization, the highly competitive Azbees “highlight editorial, online, and design excellence within […]

Written by Michelle Roth, Vice President of Advocacy for The League of Credit Unions.  A growing number of Alabama towns have one thing in common: access to local financial services is becoming increasingly limited. Alabama has 1,181 census tracts, and according to the Federal Reserve’s Banking Deserts Dashboard, 153 now qualify as “banking deserts,” meaning […]

The inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit brought together more than 250 representatives from state agencies, nonprofits, local governments, and the private sector to showcase Alabama’s leadership in outdoor recreation. Held at the Lake Guntersville State Park, the summit highlighted the outdoor recreation industry as not only an economic engine but also its role in workforce development. […]

Alabama’s real estate market kicked off the spring home-buying season with a strong showing in March, with both home sales and prices seeing significant year-over-year and month-over-month increases, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report from the Alabama Association of Realtors. RELATED: Report: February shows continuing monthly and yearly increases in home […]

To underscore Limestone County’s emergence as a hub for advanced manufacturing, a $25 million aircraft maintenance hangar is planned for Pryor Field Regional Airport. Aleut Real Estate, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Aleut Corp., has finalized a ground lease at the Decatur airport to construct the facility with Huntsville-based Strata-G Solutions. “This investment reflects […]

Let the competition begin. A group of local entrepreneurs will take the stage Wednesday in Scottsboro to pitch their business ideas with the hope of landing thousands of dollars in funding and resources. The Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition features nine local entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas for a shot at $25,000, thanks to a partnership […]

Fifty-five miles south of Huntsville and 50 miles north of Birmingham lies Cullman, a thriving community of 45,000 residents. A city of this size requires exceptional healthcare, accessible to all who call the region home. That’s where Cullman Regional Medical Center plays a critical role. As an independent, community-driven hospital, Cullman Regional is not only […]