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 […]

USDA leader shares strategy to prevent China from owning farmland in the U.S.

President Donald Trump’s administration is aiming to prohibit Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland, with Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins stating this initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance agricultural safety. During a press event outside the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., Rollins was joined by various Cabinet officials, Republican governors, and Congress […]

FDA alerts on fake Ozempic discovered in U.S. drug supply chain

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding the discovery of counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injections within the American drug supply chain. This alert is directed at consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, and pharmacies. On April 3, Novo Nordisk, the producer of Ozempic, informed the FDA that numerous fake products had been circulated […]

Gary Palmer decides not to run for the vacant U.S. Senate seat in 2026 and evaluates President Trump’s first 100 days in office.

Political Insights from Senator Gary Palmer Senator Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) responded to speculation on Tuesday regarding the potential candidacy of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville for Alabama’s governorship. Palmer noted that if Tuberville declines the opportunity, he might consider running for a U.S. Senate seat in 2026. “It’s odd saying this, but, honestly, I’m probably too […]

As President Trump visits Alabama, Mercedes invests more in U.S. manufacturing.

On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz revealed significant plans to start producing new “core segment” vehicles at its facility in Tuscaloosa by 2027. “Tuscaloosa has played a crucial role for Mercedes-Benz for nearly three decades,” said Ola Kallenius, chairman of the Management Committee at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “It’s a logical move to bring additional models to Alabama as […]