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Amazon holds groundbreaking for fulfillment center in Bessemer

Tuesday, internet retailer Amazon officially began construction on a technologically advanced fulfillment center in Bessemer. The new fulfillment center will employ 1,500 workers once the sprawling facility is fully operational next year. Amazon’s 855,000-square-foot facility is being constructed on 133 acres of property formerly owned by U.S. Steel off Powder Plant Road in Bessemer in … Continued
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October 3, 2018

Shipt Announces Over 800 new Jobs in the Birmingham Area

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) joined executives of Shipt, the same-day delivery marketplace, and local officials to announce that the company plans to grow the state’s technology industry by creating more than 800 new jobs in Birmingham over the next several years. “By simplifying life with innovative technology for personalized grocery delivery, Shipt is … Continued
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July 13, 2018

Amazon to build fulfillment center in Bessemer

Friday, e-commerce retailer Amazon announced their intent to build a $325 million, 855,000-square-foot, four-story, advanced robotic fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama on 133 acres being purchased from U.S. Steel. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) praised the decision. “Amazon’s decision to build a new fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama, is evidence of our state’s excellent workforce,” … Continued
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June 25, 2018

MARC panel reviews primaries, looks ahead to general election

Saturday, June 9 a panel of political experts addressed the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC) at the Vestavia Public Library. Former State Rep. Steve Flowers said, “I think we are still a very red state. The election results showed that Doug Jones was an anomaly.” Flowers is a noted political commentator, whose column appears weekly in … Continued
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June 15, 2018

Kay Ivey continues to lead in fundraising battle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) continues to lead the field in campaign fundraising ahead of the 2018 primary.  The Governor closed October with a reported ending balance of $1,616,029.87 in her campaign account, more than any of her competitors, from either major party, for the state’s highest office. Gov. … Continued
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November 6, 2017

David Carrington addresses Etowah County Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington addressed the Etowah County Republican Party in Rainbow City, Alabama, at the Western Sizzlin. Carrington had previously announced that he was running for governor; but after incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she would seek a term, he announced that he would not … Continued
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October 24, 2017

David Carrington drops out of Governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington announced that he was ending his campaign for Governor of Alabama. Carrington said in a statement to supporters, “After prayerful consideration, I’ve decided it’s time for me to end my campaign for Governor.” Carrington said, “My six-month journey has been fascinating – one … Continued
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September 14, 2017

Autocar selects site in Birmingham, Centerpoint for Truck Assembly Plant

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Autocar will invest $120 million to expand and open a manufacturing plant in Jefferson County. The company will build heavy-duty cab-over-engine trucks in an existing one million-square-foot complex located in both Center Point, Alabama, and Birmingham. The development is expected to create … Continued
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September 14, 2017

Stacy George announces book release

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy George announced that his book, “Corruption in the Heart of Dixie,” should come out in November. Commissioner George said in a statement, “Our goal is to complete my book by November of 2017 and do book signings through the remainder of the year.” George said, … Continued
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September 13, 2017

Gov. Ivey now tops pack in fundraising despite having yet to announce her campaign

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has accepted more than $1 million in donations and major contributions to her gubernatorial campaign committee, leading the pack of announced candidates despite having not yet officially announced her campaign. Ivey has only been fundraising since Aug. 25 when she filed paperwork organizing her campaign … Continued
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September 6, 2017