Alabama reports 1,750 new COVID-19 cases ahead of July 4th
The seven-day average of cases per day surpassed 1,000 for the first time Friday.
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Ivey announces SiO2’s $163 million expansion in Auburn
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that SiO2 Materials Science plans to invest $163 million in an expansion at its Auburn facility. The announcement came just after securing a major contract to supply the federal government with vials to support the COVID-19 vaccine effort if and when an effective vaccine is developed. The project will … Continued
Alabama coronavirus cases continue upward trend
The Alabama Department of Public Health on Monday reported that an additional 1,718 Alabamians were diagnosed with the coronavirus. This breaks the record just set on Thursday of 1,129 cases, but the large increase on Monday was largely due to a data reporting delay that caused cases from Saturday and Sunday to be reported on … Continued
Auburn-based SiO2 receives federal funds to produce vials for potential COVID-19 vaccine
An Auburn-based company, Si02, seems to have resolved one of the main issues that Bill Gates has been speaking on surrounding the fight to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Si02 has received government funding of $143 million in BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority) investment money. Si02 will be able to produce the needed supply … Continued
2019 was record year in Alabama for low unemployment, total employment and wages
2019 will be remembered for both our bicentennial as a state and for the record low unemployment. Not only are more people working in Alabama than ever before but average wages are also at a record high. “I’m so proud to be able to close out this decade with record-breaking economic measures,” Alabama Governor Kay … Continued
Shinhwa Group will open Auburn operation with $42 million investment
Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that the Shinhwa Group is opening manufacturing operation in Auburn. “Shinhwa’s decision to invest $42 million and create 95 jobs in Auburn is great news for Alabama,” Governor Ivey said. “Alabama has become an important player in a changing automotive industry, and Shinhwa’s plans to open its first … Continued
Rogers: Terrorism remains a threat in our own backyard
Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said that terrorism remains a threat. This was following the arrest of Nayef Qashou, a Lee County resident charged with lying to the FBI and destroying records. The arrest was part of a years-long counterterrorism investigation. “Today’s arrest is a stark reminder that terrorism remains a threat in our own backyard,” … Continued
City of Eufaula is still assessing tornado damage
The City of Eufaula is still assessing the tornado damage from the tornado touch down on March 3. Eufaula municipal airport manager Eric Langham told the Alabama Political Reporter Monday that 27 aircraft were damaged or destroyed. The hangars were all destroyed, though the airport office is undamaged. Langham said that the airport is insured, … Continued
Tuscaloosa, Lee County homeowners made over $1 million with Airbnb during Football weekends
Airbnb reports that homeowners in Lee County and Tuscaloosa County earned over $1 million in combined supplemental income through home sharing on Airbnb during this year’s Auburn and Alabama home football weekends. This helped the counties significantly expand their lodging capacity and welcome the surge in visitors as hotels reached peak capacity during football weekends. … Continued
Fastest growth in Alabama: Baldwin, Lee Counties and the Greater Huntsville area
There are 383 metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) in the country. The Census Bureau estimates that only seven of the twelves MSAs in Alabama have experienced any growth since the 2010 census. From 2010 to 2017 the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley MSA has grown from just 182,265 in 2010 to 212,612 people in … Continued