Magnolias to open new store in Chelsea; celebrates 25th anniversary Thursday, September 7 by Michael BrannonCHELSEA, Ala. - It's a place you are familiar with. It's a place where you've bought countless gifts for loved ones over the years: Magnolias Gifts & Accessories.
RadioAlabama welcomes newest team member: Account Executive Chris McLaren Tuesday, September 5 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. - RadioAlabama is growing. In August, the Sylacauga-based media organization hired its newest account executive Chris McLaren.McLaren graduated from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN with a Bachelor's of Science in Science. While at Christian Brothers, he was a member of Sigma... Read More.
BASF marks milestones with expansion of Alabama catalytic converter plant Monday, August 28 by Jeremy LawHUNTSVILLE, Ala. - BASF has completed an investment project to expand production at its Alabama mobile catalyst manufacturing site, which has been in operation for more than four decades.
Talladega Co. unemployment rate drops to 5.5% in July Monday, August 28 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. - The unemployment rate in the state of Alabama is at a near ten-year low. As recently announced by Governor Kay Ivey, Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 4.5%. This is well below July 2016’s rate of 5.8%.
Civic leaders participate to kick-off new “G.C.V. Leadership” class Thursday, August 24 by Jeremy LawCHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The 2017-18 Class of the Greater Coosa Valley Leadership program kicked off on Thursday, August 24th at the Chamber office in downtown Childersburg.
World travelers: Alabama-made vehicles crisscross the globe as exports surge Sunday, August 20 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - From the deserts of the Middle East to urban centers across Asia and villages dotting the European countryside, vehicles made in Alabama are making a lasting impression.
Sylacauga Planning Commission approves annexation requests and new residential uses in business districts Thursday, August 17 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. – In a Thursday evening public hearing held in Faye Hosey Chambers of the Municipal Complex, Sylacauga’s Planning Commission approved recommendations to bring four adjacent properties -- 103 and 333 Indian Valley Dr., 1335 Harper Springs Rd., and 77 Autumn Acres Ln.... Read More.
MainStreet Family Urgent Care officially opens in Talladega Monday, August 14 by Jeremy LawTALLADEGA, Ala. - MainStreet Family Urgent Care has now opened its newest location.
Sylacauga community organizations participate in new after-school homework initiative to launch in September Sunday, August 13 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - A new after school homework assistance program for students will launch the first full week of September. The initiative, coordinated by District 2 Sylacauga City Councilwoman Tiffany Nix, will be a full fledged effort between local charitable pillars of the community.
Sylacauga prepares to refinance debt, funding $7.4 million in improvements and long-term capital projects Wednesday, August 2 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council has initiated efforts to refinance some of the city's current debt to take advantage of low interest rates while also borrowing additional funds for upgrading roads, infrastructure, and other long-term capital projects.
Alabama’s Arista Aviation wins $111 million State Department contract Monday, July 31 by Jeremy LawENTERPRISE, Ala. - Arista Aviation Service LLC said the U.S. State Department’s Office of Aviation has awarded it a five-year contract with a maximum value of $111 million to perform maintenance on the agency’s UH-1 helicopters.The Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for UH-1 programmed... Read More.
Alabama Graphite Receives ADEM Permit for Final Infill Trenching Program for the Coosa Graphite Project Feasibility Study Friday, July 28 by Jeremy LawTORONTO, ONTARIO - Canadian-based Alabama Graphite Corp. is one step closer to beginning its planned mining operation in Coosa County near Weogufka.