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 […]
Modular housing company reveals 110 new job openings at its new facility in Middle Tennessee
BuildEx Modular-Tennessee announced on August 6, 2025, plans to invest $23.3 million in its manufacturing facility located in Fayetteville, Tennessee. This investment is expected to create around 110 jobs. The modular home manufacturer is focusing on relocating to Lincoln County, committing funds to renovate existing structures and expand its workforce. According to the announcement, the […]
Nick and Terry Saban launch construction on The Saban Center, a new education and arts facility in Tuscaloosa with a statewide influence
Governor Kay Ivey, along with famous Alabama Crimson Tide football coaches Nick and Terry Saban, along with local officials and sponsors, took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Saban Center on Wednesday morning. The event expanded into community celebrations at the Tuscaloosa River Market, co-hosted by the city and the Saban Center. Speakers at […]
Lockheed Martin receives $9.5 billion missile contract, enhancing activities at Alabama facility
Lockheed Martin has landed a hefty $9.5 billion contract aimed at ramping up the production of two of the U.S. military’s cutting-edge long-range missiles. The contract focuses on boosting the production and delivery of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). Both weapons are precision-guided and meant to […]
Radioactive Wasp Nest Found at Nuclear Weapons Facility
Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered in South Carolina In an unexpected find, a radioactive wasp nest was spotted at a former nuclear weapons facility in South Carolina. This discovery occurred at the Savannah River Site (SRS), as reported by the U.S. Department of Energy. On July 3, staff members at the decommissioned plant came across a […]
UAB Hospital is recognized as the top facility in Alabama and the Birmingham area once more.
UAB Hospital Tops Rankings Again For the twelfth straight year, UAB Hospital has been identified as the best hospital in Alabama and within the Birmingham metropolitan area, according to the 2025-26 US News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings released on Tuesday. Dawn Bulgarella, CEO of UAB Health System, stated, “Being recognized as the top […]
Airbus hands over its 100th A220 from the Mobile facility, a significant achievement for Alabama’s aerospace sector.
Airbus Celebrates 100th A220 Aircraft Delivery in Alabama Alabama’s aerospace sector is experiencing noteworthy growth as Airbus marked the delivery of its 100th A220 aircraft from its Mobile manufacturing facility. This delivery signifies an important achievement for both the site and the state’s burgeoning aviation industry. The milestone aircraft, delivered to Breeze Airways, showcases the […]
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 […]
Group lawsuit: Immigrants seek attorney access in state detention facility
Immigration Detention Center Faces Legal Action On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, President Donald Trump is set to tour an immigration detention facility dubbed “Crocodile Alcatraz” located in O’Copy, Florida. This comes as detainees held at the Everglades facility recently filed a lawsuit against both the Trump and DeSantis administrations, seeking access to legal representation. The […]
Cochise County marks the launch of a new border facility
Tucson, Ariz. – New Measures for Border Security in Sierra Vista Sierra Vista is preparing to enhance how law enforcement agencies manage border security. The Border Operations Center will allow local, state, and federal officials to oversee the entire 370 miles of the Arizona-Mexico border around the clock. “We needed Kochise County, Kochise County,” remarked […]