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Alabama ranked No. 3 in business climate

Thursday, Business Facilities magazine, which focuses on economic development, ranked Alabama as number three in the country for business climate. The magazine used a new analysis that evaluated a range of key economic categories. Alabama earned the No. 3 spot in the magazine’s climate ranking. The state earned high marks for workforce training, manufacturing employment … Continued
July 30, 2019

Ivey announces expansion of auto parts foundry in Auburn

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced this week that 2A S.p.A., a prominent Italian die-casting company, plans to invest $15 million to expand its foundry in Auburn, where it serves as a Tier 1 supplier to major producers of automobiles and heavy trucks. The expansion project at 2A USA in Auburn will create more than 50 … Continued
July 26, 2019

Tuberville discusses the issues with APR

Former Auburn football coach turned U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville was in Clanton at the Hickory Chip Restaurant for a meet and greet with Chilton County community leaders Friday. Tuberville is running for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. Tuberville agreed to speak to the Alabama Political Reporter about his positions on … Continued
July 15, 2019

Young Republicans elect new leaders

The Young Republican Federation of Alabama elected new officers at their convention in Auburn on Saturday. Dalton Dismukes was elected as the new chairman of the YRFA. “It was a true honor to have been elected chairman of the Young Republican Federation of Alabama today,” Dismukes said. “I am thankful for the trust my fellow … Continued
June 24, 2019

Steven Leath is out as Auburn president

Friday night, Auburn University announced that University President Steven Leath is stepping down after less than two years on the job. According to the university, Leath and members of the Board of Trustees’ presidential assessment working group “mutually decided to part ways.” “Dr. Leath arrived with vision and enthusiasm to take Auburn to the next … Continued
June 24, 2019

Young Republicans convention to be held Friday, Saturday in Auburn

The 2019 YRFA Convention will take place Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 in Auburn. The official convention hotel is The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center. The convention will include Welcome Reception and Business Meeting with Officer/Delegate Elections, lunch and special guest speakers. Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville will address … Continued
June 19, 2019

Auburn police officer killed in the line of duty

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey asked that flags be flown at half-staff Monday to mourn the loss of Auburn Police Department Officer William Buechner, who was killed in the line of duty. Two other officers were wounded in an incident late Sunday night. “Just last week, in Alabama and across the country, we honored the sacrifice … Continued
May 21, 2019

Shelby announces $43.3 million for new agricultural facility at Auburn

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Monday that Auburn University will be receiving $43.3 million in federal funds to construct a new U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service and National Soil Dynamics Laboratory as part of the agency’s capital improvement strategy. “I am proud to have secured funding for the new ARS facility in … Continued
February 26, 2019

Jeff Sessions addresses Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee

Saturday, former U.S. Senator and Attorney General Jeff Session, R-Alabama, addressed the Alabama Republican Jeff Sessions at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center. “We need to re-elect President Trump,” Sessions told the Alabama GOP. Sessions said that Trump was fighting to keep his promises to the American people and he has fought the media elites to … Continued
February 25, 2019