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Whiskey Riff

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An Alabama Landowner Is In A Standoff Against A Power Company That Wants To Build Transmission Lines On His Property

We’ve got a true David vs. Goliath situation unfolding down in Alabama. A property owner in Alabama is standing up – literally – to a power company trying to install a transmission line on his land, physically blocking employees from entering his land. The disagreement started back in 2023, when Alabama Power notified 60-year-old Fenn Church that the company planned to acquire through eminent domain an easement across a portion of his 400-acre land in Calera, Alabama to install a […] The post An Alabama Landowner Is In A Standoff Against A Power Company That Wants To Build Transmission Lines On His Property first appeared on Whiskey Riff .

Calera, AL · 1d

WSFA

SABIC Plant to close in 2027

NexPoint Materials plans to close its Burkville manufacturing site in Alabama near the end of the first quarter of 2027.

Burkville, AL · 1d

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montgomerychamber.com

National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics names Montgomery’s Greg Jones a 2026 ‘Top Lobbyist’

The Jones Group is proud to announce that our Founder, President & CEO, Gregory “Greg” Jones, has been recognized as one of the nation’s 2026 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics. Selected from more than 500 nominations nationwide, Jones joins a distinguished group...

Montgomery, AL · 3d

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NewsChannel 5 WTVF

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Proposed 470 mile natural gas pipeline stretches through ten counties in Tenn.

Kinder Morgan's Southern Natural Gas Company is proposing a $7.6 billion pipeline to be built through Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia.

Tennessee · 3d

aginfo.net

Tiny Pest, Big Pasture Problems Across the Southeast

A tiny insect is creating some big concerns for cattle producers across the Southeast. Pasture mealybugs were first detected in Florida in May. Since then, infestations have been confirmed in more than two dozen Florida counties, and Georgia recorded its first detection in August. Alabama wasn't among the states with...

Florida · 1d

SoulGrown

partner publisher · 646 followers

Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association announces 2026 Stars of the Industry winners

From chefs and restaurateurs to the employees who keep restaurants and hotels running, the annual awards recognize excellence across Alabama’s hospitality industry.

Alabama · 3d

lowndessignal.com

NexPoint to shutter Burkville operation in February

NexPoint Materials plans to close its Burkville plant in early 2027 and shift production to Indiana, putting a major source of Lowndes County tax revenue at risk. NexPoint Materials, owner of the former SABIC American and European Engineering Thermoplastics business, announced in May that it will shutter its Burkville manufacturing site as part of a broader restructuring effort.

Lowndes County, AL · 2d

materialhandling247.com

Wolter acquires North Carolina forklift dealer WMH Solutions

Materials handling equipment and service provider Wolter has acquired WMH Solutions (Wheeler Material Handling), a Linde forklift dealer headquartered in Charlotte, NC. The acquisition brings together Wolter’s more than 800 employees with WMH’s network of over 200 employees, with 11 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The combined organization will operate more than 40 locations across 15 states with over 1,000 employees, offering customers an unmatched breadth of products, services, and technical expertise under one unified Wolter brand.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

southeastagnet.com

ACA Wants to Hear Producers Feedback

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) wants to hear from you. Kayla Greer with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association sat down with us to discuss their checkoff survey. “So it’s officially Q4 of 2026, which means that our checkoff team here at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has entered into planning mode as we turn our attention to fiscal year 2027,” explained Greer.

Alabama · 1d

newsnetmedia.com

Harvard Grace Capital Announces Appointment of Alyssa Mediate, J.D. as Director of Capital Formation and Investor Relations

New leadership role supports continued growth and investor relationships across Middle Tennessee and North Alabama. NASHVILLE, TN / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2026 / Harvard Grace Capital, a private equity firm focused on commercial real estate investments across Middle Tennessee and North Alabama, today announced the appointment of Alyssa Mediate, J.D. as Director of Capital Formation and Investor Relations.

Alabama · 21h

cpapracticeadvisor.com

Smith + Howard Adds Hagler & Brocato in Alabama, Byrne|Zizzi in Mississippi

The top 75 firm is expanding its presence in the Southeast by acquiring Hagler & Brocato, a CPA firm headquartered in Hoover, AL, and Byrne|Zizzi, an accounting and advisory firm based in Tupelo, MS. Top 75 accounting firm Smith + Howard is expanding its presence in the Southeast by acquiring...

Hoover, AL · 2d

mhwmag.com

Carolina Handling expands renewed Forklift Program with more options

Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida’s Central Time Zone, has expanded its Renewed Forklift Program to provide customers with more options when selecting professionally refurbished equipment. The expanded program features three clearly defined tiers: Premier, Advantage, and...

Florida · 3d

AgWeb

Power Company Threatens to Arrest Alabama Landowner for Protecting His Property

A private landowner handcuffed and arrested on his own ground for refusing to allow utility company bulldozers to wield eminent domain and clearcut his timber? A helluva showdown is erupting in the most significantly hot property rights case in the U.S. “This is still America,” says Fenn Church, standing beside...

Alabama · 4d

alreporter.com

Alabama’s Cane Brew lands major retail breakthrough

The Bay Minette-based company Cane Brew announced that its sweet tea and unsweetened tea products are now being carried in 618 Walmart stores, marking the biggest retail milestone yet for the Alabama company. For Cane Brew, the Walmart rollout is said to represent much more than another place to sell...

Alabama · 4d

mindfullyamerican.com

6 Things Alabama Pecan Growers Do Every November That Shoppers Never See

Freshly harvested pecans go into drying trailers hooked up to big fans long before they’re anywhere near your pie. With Thanksgiving coming, Alabama growers are busy with work most Americans don’t realize. Here’s what Alabama pecan growers do every November that shoppers never see. 1. Reading the...

Alabama · 4d

Alabama Pulse

partner publisher · 295 followers

Port of Mobile Logistics Network Draws Notice in JOC and AJOT Features

Port of Mobile logistics gets national attention as JOC and AJOT feature Mobile America Express and the Montgomery Inland Rail Port opening in spring 2027.

Mobile, AL · 4d

WSFA

"Main Street Wetumpka" is back for the holiday season

This Saturday small businesses in downtown Wetumpka is getting ready for the Holiday season with discounts, sale deals, and goodies.

Wetumpka, AL · 4d

montgomerychamber.com

The Cone Company Welcomes John Lewis Kitchens as New Property & Casualty Insurance Agent

Montgomery, AL – November 10, 2026 – The Cone Company is excited to announce the addition of John Lewis Kitchens to its team as a Property & Casualty Insurance Agent. In his new role, Kitchens will work across both personal and commercial insurance lines, helping individuals, families, and businesses identify insurance solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Montgomery, AL · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

You Could Spend Hours Wandering Through This Massive Fabric Warehouse In Alabama

There are stores you visit, and then there are stores you experience, and Wilson’s Fabric in Boaz, Alabama falls so firmly into the second category that the first category barely applies. Clearing your afternoon schedule before you go is not optional, it’s just good planning. Let’s be straightforward...

Boaz, AL · 11d

tradeandindustrydev.com

AL: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing, Officials Celebrate $450 Million Expansion at Montgomery Facility

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama is investing about $450 million to expand production at the Montgomery facility. Company officials and state and local leaders celebrated the expansion at an event recently. “Since its founding in Montgomery 24 years ago, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing of Alabama has become synonymous with cutting edge design...

Montgomery, AL · 5d