CFM is set to invest $7 million in a facility in Heflin, which will create jobs and stimulate growth in Cleburne County.
Contour Manufacturing and Mechanical (CFM), which specializes in mechanical maintenance and reel renovation, has opened a new facility in Cleburne County. This marks a significant development in Alabama’s rural industrial scene. This initiative involves a $7 million investment and is anticipated to create 20 to 30 jobs, significantly benefitting the local economy and enhancing service […]
Ginn Family Foundation commits $30 million to create a new engineering scholarship program at Auburn University
Auburn University Announces New Scholarship Program Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is set to launch a new scholarship initiative, thanks to a $30 million donation from the Gin Family Foundation. This marks the largest scholarship commitment in the university’s history, allowing for the establishment of 40 awards each year, which will cover tuition, […]
‘A gun in a knife fight’: The Democratic leader vows to create a more aggressive party in additional states
Democrats’ Strategy Shift Needed, Says DNC Chair PORTLAND, Oregon — Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin emphasizes the need for Democrats to become more active in organizing and campaigning to win back the working-class coalition that has increasingly shifted toward President Donald Trump. In a recent interview, Martin noted that over the years, the party […]
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces in an $85 billion agreement to create the first transcontinental railroad in America.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have reached a significant merger agreement aimed at creating the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. The merger will combine the two freight rail giants’ coast-to-coast operations, forming a cohesive 50,000-mile network that spans 43 states. This new system will connect approximately 100 ports, tap into 10 international interchanges, […]
Bakery company plans to create 400 jobs in Fayette County within five years
Vibrant Health Products, a subsidiary specializing in baked goods from Canada, is set to invest $48.5 million in its inaugural U.S. manufacturing facility located in Fayette County, aiming to create 394 jobs over the next five years, as announced on Friday. Rossville, a small town of around 1,200 residents straddling the southwest border of Fayette […]
Military to create a national defense zone in Yuma to enhance border safety
Yuma, Arizona – National Defense Zone in the Works The U.S. military is gearing up to create a national defense zone in Yuma as part of a larger initiative to bolster security along the southern border. While there’s no set timeline for this, officials from the Yuma Border Patrol have indicated that the new area […]
MR6 Tech plans to create a $1.5 million facility, creating jobs in rural Alabama
New Facility Planned in Chambers County The Chambers County Development Bureau has announced that MR6 Technical Services, which focuses on roll forming and repairing sheet metal machines, is set to establish a facility at Huguley Industrial Park. This project, involving a $1.5 million investment, is expected to generate 15 to 20 jobs in the rural […]
Researchers create improved model for wildfire evacuations
I live at the edge of the forest In many western communities, homes are situated where buildings come into contact with wildfire fuels. Interestingly, the number of residents fluctuates throughout the year—places like Truckee, California, see a lot of second homes, and during fire season, the Tahoe Basin attracts numerous visitors. Research led by Dr. […]
Alabama girls create lemonade to inspire hope for St. Jude patients
Two young women from Madison, Alabama, Maelin-Kate Carlson and her best friend Landri Kruse, have some meaningful plans today. For the third consecutive year, they’re setting up a lemonade stand to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The stand, which opens at 9 AM and runs until they run out of lemonade, is […]
How Francis Galluppi Sold a House to Create “The Last Stop in Yuma County”
Francis Garuppi: Rising Director in Hollywood Francis Garuppi has become a notable figure in Hollywood after his impressive debut film, The Last Stop in Yuma County, topped VOD charts and made it onto several “best of 2024” lists. He’s now set to direct Evil Dead, produced by Taylor Sheridan’s Boske Ranch. Garuppi is not a […]