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Alabama health insurance rates to rise in 2027 as small business owners face mounting costs

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - North Alabama business owners say rising health insurance costs are forcing them to make tough financial decisions, with another round of rate increases coming in 2027. Janae’ Smith, owner of Yum Yum’s By Fork Knife Spoon, said her Affordable Care Act Marketplace coverage previously cost her...

Huntsville, AL · 13d
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Helix Comes to Alabama with 1.2M Sq Ft Facility

Who said only data centers, warehouses, and industrial facilities can be 1,000,000 square feet? Since contractors build them, why shouldn’t they have them?. Helix Electric, a $1+ billion national contractor, is coming to Alabama and building such a facility according to this press release:. Nation’s Leading Electrical Contractor Expands...

Hollywood, AL · 12d

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Drummond Company Honors Retirees, Celebrates Legacy of Service

For some, it was a reunion decades in the making. For others, it was an opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and reflect on careers spent helping build one of Alabama’s most recognizable companies. Drummond Company welcomed former employees for a retiree appreciation luncheon on October 22, honoring the...

Alabama · 13d
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Limited Oyster Harvest Opens November 2

From the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces that the state’s oyster season will open on Monday, November 2, 2026. Harvest will be limited to the Cedar Point East, Cedar Point West and Heron Bay grids Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. A season closure date will be determined based on results from daily reporting through MRD’s Oyster Management Stations.

Alabama · 12d
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Sewell accepting applications for Spring 2027 internships

U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, is accepting applications for Spring 2027 internships in her Washington, D.C., and district offices. College students and recent graduates interested in government and public service can apply to spend the semester working with Sewell’s staff on legislative, communications and administrative tasks. “My internship program...

Alabama · 12d

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Alabama agriculture commissioner asks USDA to include loggers in fuel relief program

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVM) - Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate has formally asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow loggers to participate in the already approved $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program. The request is intended to help offset rising fuel costs for Alabama’s logging industry.

Alabama · 13d

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Alabama Oyster Shell Recycling Program celebrates 10 years of helping industry, environment

A milestone is being celebrated in the oyster industry: the 10th anniversary of the Alabama Oyster Shell Recycling program. An ecological success story that not only helps grow oysters but keeps the shells out of landfills.

Alabama · 11d

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Hyundai announcing new investments in Alabama

The $450M investment is going towards several initiatives, including upgrading engine production and preparations for at least two new future Hyundai vehicles.

Alabama · 13d

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The Houseplants Collectors In Alabama Love To Search For At Plantmania In Daphne

Plantmania calls itself a traveling houseplant expo, and it rolls thousands of tropical plants into one indoor market. When the show comes to Daphne, Alabama, local collectors get a rare chance to shop many growers under one roof. I love how the tables mix easy beginner vines with pricey variegated...

Alabama · 12d

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Gestamp Launches Apprenticeship Program With Help From Marshall

Gestamp Manufacturing, one of the world’s largest auto parts manufacturing companies, is working with the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center to launch a collaborative apprenticeship program. This is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) registered tool-and-die apprenticeship at six plants in West Virginia, Alabama, Michigan, Tennessee and South Carolina. The...

West Virginia · 14d

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New ownership group taking over Jack Brown’s locations across Alabama

The Florida-based investment group Green Shoot Brands is purchasing all 22 locations of the popular Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint, including all four here in Alabama, according to The Tennessean. There are no significant changes expected to happen at any of the Jack Brown’s locations, just a behind...

Alabama · 15d

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Alabama asks USDA to include loggers in fuel relief program

Who requested loggers be included in the Harvest Fuel Relief Program?. Alabama’s agriculture commissioner is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to let loggers participate in an $8 billion relief program intended to help offset rising fuel costs. Commissioner Rick Pate formally requested that loggers be included in the...

Alabama · 13d

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Alabama agriculture commissioner candidates outline priorities ahead of Nov. 3 election

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama voters will choose the state’s next commissioner of agriculture and industries in the Nov. 3 general election, with Democratic nominee Ron Sparks and Republican nominee Corey Hill on the ballot. The agricultural commissioner is a statewide-elected constructional officer in the governor’s cabinet and is...

Alabama · 12d

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Bank of America plants its flag in Wisconsin

Bank of America opened its first Wisconsin retail branch Wednesday in Madison, followed by another branch Thursday in Milwaukee, with plans to open 17 more branches statewide through 2030, according to a spokesperson. The 19 new branches will create roughly 130 jobs throughout the state, the bank said in a...

Wisconsin · 13d

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New ownership group taking over Jack Brown’s locations across Alabama

The Florida-based investment group Green Shoot Brands is purchasing all 22 locations of the popular Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint, including all four here in Alabama, according to The Tennessean. There are no significant changes expected to happen at any of the Jack Brown’s locations, just a behind...

Alabama · 15d

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Culver’s coming to the Marketplace at 17 Springs in Millbrook

The Marketplace at 17 Springs Cooperative District is pleased to announce that Culver’s, known for its ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard, will join the growing lineup of businesses at the Marketplace at 17 Springs in Millbrook. The addition of Culver’s represents another step in the continued development of the...

Millbrook, AL · 14d

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Alabama Joins Federal Lawsuit Against Dollar General for Deceptive Pricing

Twenty states, including Alabama and Mississippi have joined the FTC in court against Dollar General, alleging the company repeatedly overcharged customers despite warnings and previous settlements in multiple states.

Alabama · 15d

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Hyundai announces $450 million in investments to Montgomery plant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing has announced a major investment to expand its’ Montgomery plant. Hyundai officials joined Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and other leaders on Wednesday to announce an investment of nearly $450 million to expand production. “Near a half billion with a B dollars...

Montgomery, AL · 13d

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Alabama health insurance rates to rise in 2027 as small business owners face mounting costs

For Huntsville food truck owner Janae' Smith, an extra $100 a month for health insurance means less money to invest in her business.

Huntsville, AL · 13d

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Some Alabama termite bond renewals rose by up to 1000 percent. Check your contract

Some Alabama customers faced annual termite-protection renewal increases of up to 1000 percent, according to the attorney general’s office. The office announced a $60 million state settlement over alleged practices. Its investigation found that annual premiums had been collected without the termite protection promised in customers’ contracts.

Alabama · 14d