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Tax credit program awards $2.7 million aimed at boosting jobs in Alabama’s biotech industry
Eight biotech companies have been awarded a combined $2.7 million through a new state tax credit program, aiming to boost job creation in the industry. Southern Research, a non-profit focused on green energy and medical advancements, announced the awards, expecting the initial investments to generate approximately two dozen high-paying jobs in the state. Southern Research itself received nearly $3 million through the 2023 Innovate Alabama Tax Credit to establish its Therapeutics Development Fund.
Crestwood renovations among new high-dollar building permits in North Alabama
Of the 28 new building permits issued statewide this past week for construction projects exceeding $1 million, seven are for projects in the Huntsville area. Here’s what we know about these new building permits:. Crestwood Medical Center renovations. Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville has had a busy year thus...
B&G opens Taco Bell in Alabama
B&G Food Enterprises LLC, the Morgan City-based franchisee of Taco Bell, announced the opening of its first restaurant in Alabama. The restaurant is in Grand Bay, Alabama, at exit 4 on Interstate 10. While this is its first restaurant in Alabama, B&G has restaurants across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. B&G...
Council for Leaders in Alabama schools honor Courtney Utsey
Selma City Schools Special Education Director Courtney Utsey was honored by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) on June 27. Entering her 22nd year in the special education field, Utsey said she’s grateful to receive the award. “This year has been profoundly humbling due to professional recognition,” Utsey said. “I was honored to […] The post Council for Leaders in Alabama schools honor Courtney Utsey appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
‘American Idol’ Star Still Hasn’t Watched Her Shania Twain Flub: “I’m So Sorry”
Mia Matthews made an impressive run on American Idol. The 19-year-old Alabama native brought the right combination of sweetness and sass to performances of Lainey Wilson’s “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” and “Over You” by Miranda Lambert. Viewers eliminated Matthews just shy of the Top 8 after she seemingly stumbled over the words to a Shania Twain song. Publicly, Matthews has taken the misstep in stride, poking fun at herself on social media. Recently, she took to Instagram to apologized to the “Come On Over” singer yet again.
Chicken Salad Chick opening new Alabama location
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its seventh location in north Alabama. The popular fast casual restaurant is opening this month at 101 Moon Shot Drive in Town Madison, the new mixed-use development with retail, residential and entertainment south of I-565. This company-owned restaurant has a drive-thru and a patio for...
Fuel advisory notification for all of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Forestry Commission is reminding you to stay safe when cooking out this Fourth of July week. Dry conditions are making it easier to accidentally start fires. The forestry commission has issued a ‘fuel advisory notification’ for the state. The state has seen a three-fold increase in wildfires in three weeks.
Alabama putting a stop to taxing hearing aids
ALABAMA, USA — Alabama is one of only three states in the country that puts a tax on hearing aids. However, it won't be that way for long. Lawmakers are listening and want to change how Alabamians pay for hearing aids. Representative Margie Wilcox for Montgomery explained that last...
Alabama native Gunnar Henderson to participate in 2024 Home Run Derby
Five years after being named as Mr. Baseball for the state of Alabama, Gunnar Henderson is making a name for himself at the professional level. Since entering MLB with the Baltimore Orioles, Henderson has won the American League Rookie of the Year, a Silver Slugger Award and he has now been named to the 2024 Home Run Derby.
St. Clair County Schools looks for solutions to keep Ragland High School open
RAGLAND, Ala. (WIAT) — The fate of Ragland High School for the 2025-2026 school year is currently uncertain, putting students and parents on edge for what the future holds. On the school’s campus, one building houses kindergarten through sixth-grade students while another serves the town’s seventh through twelfth grade. Roughly 380 students are currently enrolled, […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | July 2, 2024
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | July 2, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
‘Wonder’ No More Wigington Secures Oxford Win
Oxford, AL – Wigington allays own doubts, finishes strong to win Oxford City Championship and become fifth winner in five Calhoun County Golf Tour events this season. By Joe Medley Golfers play into old age, but age and doubt dance as partners into the mind. How long can one play at their highest level? When will […] The post ‘Wonder’ No More Wigington Secures Oxford Win appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Airport in Fairhope selected to receive funds for improvement
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The H. L. “Sonny” Callahan Airport in Fairhope is one of two municipal airports to selected to receive state funding for improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced today. According to ALDOT, the airport in Fairhope will receive $82,581 from the Federal Aviation Administration...
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