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$24 million redevelopment of Birmingham’s American Life building passes halfway mark

The 12-story building is being converted into 140 affordable apartment units in a model opportunity zone project.

Feb 27, 2020

January home sales in Montgomery area up 17.6% from one year ago

Sales in January were 11% above the five-year January average.

Feb 27, 2020

Power of Leadership Birmingham event brings focus to diversity in the workplace

Roy Wood Jr. moderated a panel that discussed the challenges minorities face in securing careers and effective ways business leaders can help.

Feb 26, 2020

Power Moves: DiversityInc CEO Carolynn Johnson tells why diversity and inclusion benefit businesses

DiversityInc’s CEO tells why diversity and inclusion build strong companies.

Feb 26, 2020

T-Bone’s brings a bit of Philly to Birmingham’s Southside

“Cheesesteaks, not mistakes” is the motto of this restaurant, but there’s more on the menu.

Feb 26, 2020

2020 James Beard Award semifinalists include Alabama restaurants and bars

First-time nominees are among those considered among the nation’s best.

Feb 26, 2020

Mobile-area home sales up sharply in January from one year ago

January sales were were 22.3% above the five-year January average.

Feb 26, 2020

Exports of Alabama-made autos, aerospace parts rise in tough trade year

Transportation equipment remains the state’s largest export category by far.

Feb 25, 2020

Alabama Power Foundation, Altec and Regions contribute to Birmingham Promise

The tuition assistance program seen as ‘investment in the future.’

Feb 25, 2020

GE Appliances adds 255 jobs, ‘smart’ tech with $125M Alabama project

Expansion makes the Decatur plant a super site for producing GE’s top-freezer refrigerators.

Feb 25, 2020

Worlds of Work showcases career opportunities in Alabama’s Wiregrass

Thousands of students learn about various career paths available in the state.

Feb 25, 2020

Birmingham-area home sales up 17% in January from one year ago

Total sales were 23% above the five-year January average.

Feb 25, 2020

Black G.R.I.T.S. is an Alabama Maker of the Southern experience and ‘black unicorns’

Artist Lynthia Edwards uses bright colors to reflect her own personality.

Feb 24, 2020

First class of community college lineworker students nearing graduation

Community, students benefit from new lineworker training program at Bishop State Community College.

Feb 24, 2020

Alabama film industry set for blockbuster year after record 2019

Twenty film and TV productions spent nearly $72 million in the state last year.

Feb 24, 2020

Alabama begins 2020 with large gain in statewide home sales

January sales were up 23% from the same month a year earlier.

Feb 24, 2020

Renowned AU finance scholar James R. Barth comments on record low unemployment

Barth talks about the challenges employers face filling jobs.

Feb 23, 2020

University of South Alabama graduates bring artistry to Mobile Carnival

Artists work long hours in the heat and cold to preserve Mobile’s papier-mâché float tradition.

Feb 23, 2020

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