Decatur City Council approves expansion to create North Alabama STEM Center
The Decatur council voted 4–1 to move forward with the Cook Museum expansion, sparking debate over costs and transparency.
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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.
August 22, 2024
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.
May 24, 2024
Conecuh Sausage expanding to Andalusia in $58 million growth project
The expansion will create 110 jobs.
February 15, 2024
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.
October 27, 2023
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.
August 22, 2023
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.
August 16, 2023
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.
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.
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.
June 29, 2023