Think You Know Alabama Business? Take the August 2026 Quiz
Test your knowledge of Alabama business news old and new, from a Luverne family company to a $1.5 billion data center deal and a Bayou La Batre shipyard's billion-dollar Coast…
Milton Weighs $4.2 Million ‘Mill District’ to Reconnect Downtown With Blackwater River
Milton city leaders are reviewing design plans for a $2.4-$4.2 million 'Mill District' near the Blackwater River, a two-phase project pairing a public plaza with a small retailer village downtown.
Britt Carves Out Middle Path on Data Centers, Rejecting Both Unchecked Growth and Statewide Moratorium
Sen. Katie Britt says Alabama needs a middle-ground approach to data centers, rejecting both unchecked development and a statewide moratorium as leaders like Tuberville and Doug Jones stake out opposing…
Clarke County Commissioner Moye Named to National Policy Panel
Clarke County Commissioner Tyrone Moye has been appointed to a National Association of Counties policy steering committee focused on economic and workforce development.
Push Underway to Open Downtown Mobile Transit and Amtrak Terminal
Work is underway to finish and open a downtown Mobile transit and Amtrak terminal.
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Gulf Coast Train Blows Past Ridership Goals
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Gulf Coast train drew 150,000 riders in its first year — nearly four times the projection — as officials weigh a permanent Mobile station.
New Data Shows Alabama’s Economy Is Growing, But Not Evenly Across Cities
New Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Alabama added jobs and raised wages statewide since 2022, but growth was uneven, with Huntsville and Auburn surging ahead while Gadsden lags roughly…
Mobile Seeks Public Input on Downtown Development District Code Update
Mobile will host a Sept. 2 community workshop at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf to gather public input on updating the Downtown Development District code first adopted in…
Mobile Arena Project to Host Matchmaker Meeting for Minority Contractors
The City of Mobile is hosting a Matchmaker Meeting to connect prime contractors with minority and disadvantaged business enterprise subcontractors interested in working on the Mobile Arena Project.
City of Mobile Unveils $300 Million Regions Arena to Replace Aging Civic Center
The City of Mobile has demolished the old Civic Center and begun building the $300 million Regions Arena, a concert, sports and event venue set to open in early 2027.