Alabama Port Authority grants contract for new cranes at Montgomery intermodal site

Alabama Port Authority Partners with Konecranes The Alabama Port Authority recently revealed its contract with Konecranes for the provision of two rubber gantry cranes. This is a significant achievement as it paves the way for the anticipated terminal opening in early 2027, aimed at enhancing customer service. Construction efforts are already in progress for a […]

Cochise County residents give their opinions on the site for the new jail.

Update on the Cochise County Jail District Debate Tucson, Ariz. – The ongoing discussion about the Cochise County Jail District has seen a new development. Residents gathered for a special board of supervisors meeting in Bisbee to share their thoughts on potential sites for the new facility. After a lengthy conversation, the general consensus leaned […]

‘His Passion Was His Kids’: Man Allegedly Dies Buried Under Dirt At Construction Site

Tragic Incident at Goodyear Construction Site An Arizona construction worker lost his life due to a collapse on Monday. The worker, identified as Ronald Andrew Baquera Jr., was performing tasks approximately six feet underground when the incident occurred. According to police, firefighters quickly arrived on the scene after Baquera’s coworkers attempted to rescue him from […]

Butting chooses Alabama for its headquarters and first production site in the U.S.

Butting, a prominent stainless steel pipe manufacturer, has announced plans to set up its North American headquarters and a production facility in Baldwin County, as part of a substantial $61 million growth initiative. The project is expected to unfold in two phases and create nearly 100 high-quality jobs, with salaries surpassing the county’s average. Founded […]

Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft addresses immigration sweep at high school building site

Recently, federal immigration officials conducted a raid at the construction site of the new Gulf Shores High School, leading to the arrest of 37 individuals suspected of being in the country unlawfully. This action was part of a wider enforcement effort focusing on construction sites across Baldwin County. The site, situated along the Foley Beach […]

$23 million in new SEEDS funding will speed up site development throughout Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey recently shared that the application period for the third phase of the state’s seed grant program is set to begin on July 1. This round will offer $23.2 million aimed at enhancing site assessment and development efforts throughout Alabama. The seed program, which stands for site assessment and economic development strategy, is […]

Chattanooga Eastdale site removed as future hospital site as Rep. Hakeem pushes back

Rep. Yusuf Hakeem said he felt the new state hospital site for mental health was being “pushed” on him. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee officials are reopening searches for mental health facilities sites to replace moccasin bends after dropping consideration of Chattanooga’s Eastdale site. The State Department entrusted the site from a competition last week, […]