Alabama Local Pulse

Shelby County is seeing clear retail momentum with new openings and major upgrades.

• Chipotle opened July 15 in Alabaster at Shoppes at District 31,...

Alabama's economy shows strong momentum through major sector investments and record employment.

• Record jobs: Wage and salary employment hit...

ALDOT is fixing guardrail damage from an earlier FedEx truck crash, causing Parkway delays near Governor's Drive.

• Outside northbound lane and...

Fairfield residents can learn about and give feedback on a proposed colocation data center at a July 28 town hall from 6-8 p.m. at the Civic Center...

The Birmingham VA Health Care System received federal funding for expanding its sterile processing department, renovating hallways, and removing...

Infrastructure and Revenue Policy Pressures

• 🔥 Jones Calls for Data Center Moratorium: Former Sen. Doug Jones presses for an immediate...

Alabama counties that raised criminal fines and fees saw jail populations grow, with every additional $100 in fees tied to 34 more people incarcerated...

Former Sen. Doug Jones is calling for an immediate moratorium on new Alabama data centers, citing lack of local input and hidden impacts on power and...

A Helena couple has grown their family garden into Mid Valley Farm, opening a new farmstand in early August to give residents mid-week access to fresh local produce. Beyond sales, they aim to connect the community with where their food comes from.

The Jefferson County court hearing on the lawsuit challenging Nebius's hyperscale data center in Oxmoor Valley will resume August 12 after two days of...

Economic Development Opportunities

• BOLD Funding Program: Birmingham Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity is accepting proposals for...

Jones Bearing Co. in Pelham, with a history spanning more than a century, has been acquired by Indiana-based Standard Locknut. The deal signals strong...

Birmingham is now accepting proposals for its 2027-28 BOLD program to drive local economic growth.

• Funding available: Up to $1.5 million allocated,...

Four arrests followed a major cocaine seizure in Huntsville during a significant North Alabama drug investigation. The operation directly targets regional trafficking networks and strengthens local public safety efforts.

Helena City Council Member Cathy Hammann played a vital role in installing the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station No. 2, which opened June 23, and is...

• Positive interactions: Youth like Jamarian Johnson felt comfortable approaching officers after casual conversations
• Resource hub: Dozens of groups...

Food City expands retail options in the Huntsville metro with its newest north Alabama location opening July 22 in Athens.

Birmingham positioned itself as a national hub for municipal leadership by hosting the NBC-LEO Summer Conference kickoff at the Museum of Art, where...

State Rep. Rex Reynolds argues against a statewide ban, insisting local communities decide data center projects based on their needs.

• Multiple...

Housing Nuisance Declaration

• 🔥 Park at Hoover Apartments: Hoover City Council declared the Park at Hoover Apartments a public nuisance on...