Funding supports growth of 125-acre industrial area in Opelika

Investment in Opelika’s Industrial Growth The Opelika Industrial Development Bureau has received a Seeds Grant, part of a broader initiative by Governor Kay Ivey, aimed at enhancing industrial site readiness throughout Alabama. This grant is part of a larger allocation of $23.5 million from the state’s Industrial Development Authority, which is designed to stimulate economic […]

SEEDS funding sets the stage for economic development in the Montgomery area

Alabama Grants $1.27 Million for Montgomery Development The Alabama Department of Commerce recently awarded a $1.27 million seed grant to the Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Industrial Development Board (IDB). This funding, part of the State Department of Industrial Development Site Assessment and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, will facilitate the purchase […]

Patagonia area zinc mine moves forward

Patagonia, Arizona (KGUN) – A large new mining project is gathering near Patagonia. The developers of the South 32 Hermosa mine near Patagonia say it’s great for the economy, with lots of work, lots of material important for national defense, and can power electric vehicles if they choose. However, environmentalists in the area are worried […]

New cold case unit tackles unsolved mysteries in Flagstaff area

Flagstaff, Arizona (azfamily) – Flagstaff’s new cold case unit is working to find the answer in unresolved cold cases, which are often overlooked. According to the report, roughly 346,000 cases have become colder and remain unresolved in the US. Project Cold Case. They can often sit for decades without answers, some never resolved. Jonathan Mosher […]

3 arrested for stealing trailers, Walmart merchandise in Prescott area

Yabapai County, Arizona (Az Family) – Three people face accusations after allegedly stealing goods from Walmart and stealing two Prescott area trailers. Chase Cooper, 25, Britney Hill, 35, and Jesse Pistoll, 49, all suspected of being charged with theft of transportation on Wednesday. Prescott police said the investigation began on Jan. 22 when the department […]

Arizona DOT releases plan for Maricopa / Chandler area interchange

Independent NewsMedia The Arizona Department of Transport has announced the final design choice for a future interchange to carry the bridge to carry the state’s Route 347 across Riggs Road, southwest of Chandler, north of Maricopa. This design requires the removal of the current ground level stoplight intersection of the two roads. The Diamond Interchange […]

Evacuation status downgraded to ‘READY’ for Pine Flat area

PRESSCOTT, Ariz. – Evacuation status for residents north of Pine Flat south of Prescott was downgraded to “ready” Wednesday night. On Monday, authorities said the Brady fire threatened the area and urged evacuation orders. Officials say the Brady fire is “estimated to 400 acres, burning brushes and grass.” This fire is old Goodwin Fire Burns […]