north Alabama

Congress

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama

The move followed complaints of delayed deliveries, misrouted packages and prescription mail problems, while Skyline’s long-sought ZIP code request remains under review.

Mary Claire Wooten

April 24, 2026

Launch Regional Partnership names Jim Page as interim executive director

Launch, founded in 2015, completed a new strategic plan known as the Roadmap for the Region, expanding its scope through collaboration.

September 24, 2025

Food Bank of North Alabama to participate in NALC National Food Drive

The Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers and other partners will be teaming up to fight food insecurity.

May 6, 2025

EPA funding to revitalize sites in North Alabama

TARCOG revives sites in Athens, Fort Payne, and Gurley, funded by EPA, which promotes community and addresses environmental concerns.

Mary Claire Wooten

June 10, 2024

Opinion

Population and political power now rests in North Alabama

All eight of the most powerful members of the legislature are from Birmingham north.

Steve Flowers

March 27, 2024

Nucor Corp. plans $125 million facility in Decatur

Nucor has committed to creating 200 full-time jobs at the facility in Decatur.

February 23, 2023

3M to stop making PFAS chemicals that contaminate North Alabama water supply

New EPA regulations, not supported by Alabama's GOP congressmen, are one of the factors that have affected the decision.

Jacob Holmes

February 6, 2023

First Solar to open $1.1 billion Alabama facility, creating over 700 jobs

The new project will create over 700 new clean energy manufacturing jobs in North Alabama.

November 17, 2022

North Alabama legislators, educators, entrepreneurs discuss challenges at roundtable

Leaders at the roundtable discussed shared challenges and opportunities for collaboration across sectors.

Jacob Holmes

October 17, 2022

Statewide political consulting firm launches in North Alabama

A statewide political consulting firm is being launched in North Alabama. Smith Strategies & Solutions, LLC is officially announcing it is beginning operations offering public relations and governmental affairs services to the business community and non-profit organizations. The main operation of the firm will be performing campaign consulting services to candidates seeking public office. The … Continued

November 20, 2019