Governor Ivey awards $1 million grant to assist new industry in Kellyton Monday, February 14 by Michael GiddensMONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will be used to provide infrastructure needed for Alabama Graphite Products to open a processing facility in Coosa County.
[PHOTOS] Flashback to 1951: “Industry on Parade: Sylacauga Saga!” Tuesday, January 18 by Lee PerrymanSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Episodes of the television series Industry on Parade, first broadcast in 1950, highlighted American manufacturing and business, and the first seven minutes of the third show in July 1951 focused on Sylacauga and Avondale Mills.
Wellborn Cabinet to create 200 new jobs with $15 million Clay County expansion Thursday, August 26 by Lee PerrymanASHLAND, Ala. - Federal, state, and local representatives and officials joined Ala. Gov. Kay Ivey today in Ashland in celebrating a groundbreaking ceremony for a newly-announced $15 million Wellborn Cabinet expansion."It is a pleasure to be with all of you today as we celebrate... Read More.
Signature green industry brand produced at Sylacauga fertilizer plant sold Friday Monday, November 18 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamSYLACAUGA, Ala.- A distinguished brand in the fertilizer industry produced right here in Sylacauga has been purchased by Harrell's, a national leader in supplying innovative and effective agronomic products to professional growers.
Governor Ivey Announces GE Appliances to create 255 jobs with expansion in Decatur Friday, June 29 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamDECATUR, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that GE Appliances plans to invest $115 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Decatur that will add 255 full-time jobs, bringing the plant’s total employment to nearly 1,300.
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.
Heigl’s plans for Sylacauga: paving roads, new business, litter patrol Friday, January 20 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Mayor Jim Heigl is a Sylacaugan through and through. He has lived in the city his whole life, excluding his four years of active duty in the armed forces."This city has been good to me," said Heigl. "Now, I just want... Read More.