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The Alabama Town So Affordable, You Can Live On Social Security Alone

Here’s a sentence you don’t hear very often: your Social Security check might actually be enough. Not enough to survive with careful rationing and a lot of crossed fingers. Enough to actually live, comfortably, in a real community with real amenities, real food, and real neighbors who know...

Russellville, AL · 13d
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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 · 3d
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This Alabama Town Is One Of The Best Places To Live In The South And It’s Incredibly Affordable

Some towns just have a way of making you feel like you’ve been missing out on something wonderful your whole life, and Cullman, Alabama is exactly that kind of place. Tucked into the rolling hills of north-central Alabama, this charming city has quietly been earning a reputation as one of the most livable, lovable, and surprisingly affordable places in the entire South.

Cullman, AL · 6d
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This Jasper men’s store has dressed generations of Alabamians for 77 years

Named the Alabama Retail Association’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year, Rusty Richardson has spent decades preserving the values that made Bernard’s a downtown Jasper institution.

Jasper, AL · 4d

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Central Alabama Water board hikes rates 3.4%, bars public from speaking during meeting

Customers of Alabama’s largest water utility, which serves the Birmingham metro area, will see their rates increase by 3.4% in January, with an additional increase possible later next year. The rate hike will increase most residential customers’ bills by up to $3.38 per month. In addition, a change in...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Montgomery apartments ​for rent saw slight price increases since last October

Renters in Montgomery saw apartment listing prices slightly increase from October 2025's median of $1,275, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,305 in October. Median listing prices in Montgomery are trending 5% downwards from the previous month's $1,368 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.montgomeryadvertiser.com Out of 712 rental listings in Montgomery, eight are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $1,322. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $884, slightly lower than September, when they were $904. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices dropped 12% from $1,000. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were basically flat to September at a central price of $1,048, compared to $1,054. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly rose from $999. Statewide, Alabama rental listing prices are unchanged

Montgomery, AL · 1d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Children’s Place to close 5 Alabama stores, distribution center

The Children’s Place is closing stores and warehouse operations in Alabama as the children’s clothing retailer works through bankruptcy and looks for a buyer. Five Alabama stores are on the closure list. The list also includes a distribution center and five warehouse properties. The closures could significantly impact Alabama workers. A state WARN notice lists 593 employees affected by a planned closure involving Children’s Place Distribution in Fort Payne. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Nov. 8, 2026, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the retailer is going out of business . The Children’s Place is seeking a buyer and says its stores and online operations remain open during the process. Here’s what to know about the Alabama store and warehouse closing list and what’s next for the retailer. Is the Children’s Place closing all stores? The Children’s Place is undergoing a major restructuring after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 8. The company is pursuing a sale of its business but has acknowledged that some store closures will be necessary as it evaluates its operations. All the company’s stores and e-commerce sites remain open for now, according to the retailer’s bankruptcy announcement. The company says its goal

Alabama · 3d

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Get Alabama job training now with 60+ skills courses

Curious about Alabama job training and not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Beyond the positive stats like record-high job totals in July 2026 and the most recent unemployment rate at 3.5% (September 2026), labor participation rates show some Alabama residents are not working or actively seeking work. Statewide, education leaders are digging into why and teaming up to help people find careers to thrive.

Alabama · 2d

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Best Small Cities in the US

(This content was created with the help of AI.) Those drawn to small-town life in a place where the mortgage doesn't eat your paycheck apparently might want to take a peek at Alabama. The state logs the top three spots in a ranking from Livability.com. The site rolled out its first-ever "50 Best Small Cities in the US" list, built with help from Applied Geographic Solutions and more than 100 data points spanning the economy, housing costs, amenities, safety, health, schools, and transportation. Extra emphasis went to affordability, with every pick capped at a median home value of about $550,00...

Alabama · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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ACES: Thanksgiving dinner costs rise, but savvy shoppers can save

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama families planning their Thanksgiving meals may notice higher prices this year on several holiday staples, but a few strategic substitutions could help keep costs in check. To gauge grocery prices going into the holiday season, Wendiam Sawadgo , an Alabama Cooperative Extension System economist, looked at data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service’s Grocery Store Feature Reports. It showed that the estimated cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal basket increased from about $68.38 in 2025 to $75.08 in 2026, or about 10%. The analysis compared average retail prices from the first three full weeks of October in both years. Fresh produce and turkey accounted for most of the increase, while some common holiday ingredients became more affordable. Sawadgo said changes in supply and demand drive shifts in food prices. “On the supply side, increased fuel and fertilizer prices, due to the situation in Iran, have increased the cost required to produce many agricultural products this year,” he said. “The higher fuel prices also increase transportation costs across the supply chain, ultimately affecting the prices consumers pay. And increased labor prices have an especially large adverse effect on fruit and vegetable production.” Turkey

Alabama · 2d

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Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-13-2026

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 13, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report:. At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- November 13, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled...

Georgia · 1d

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Freshwater Land Trust announces largest land acquisition

The Freshwater Land Trust announced its largest-ever land acquisition, an international $1 million grant to protect an endangered fish species and the official name of the Red Rock Trail System’s future 36-mile connected loop during its 30th anniversary gala Friday night. The trust recently acquired about 2,115 acres through...

Jefferson County, AL · 1d

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Bank Independent earns eighth straight spot on Best Banks to Work For list

For many Alabamians, going to work is a daily necessity. Finding a workplace where you feel valued can make it something you look forward to. North Alabama’s Bank Independent has […] The post Bank Independent earns eighth straight spot on Best Banks to Work For list appeared first on 256 Today .

Alabama · 5h

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Alabama credit union to buy in-state bank

This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsletter. Montgomery, Alabama-based MAX Credit Union has agreed to acquire Birmingham-area First Financial Bank for an undisclosed cash sum, according to a release issued Tuesday. The deal, set to...

Alabama · 3d

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North Alabama Ag Expo connects small farmers with resources

The North Alabama Ag Expo brought farmers and agricultural resources together Saturday, giving people interested in farming a chance to learn where they can find help.

Alabama · 21h

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Executive Perspective: Jud Blount, Founder and Owner of Vintage Hospitality Group

For Jud Blount, hospitality is deeply rooted in home. A Montgomery native whose family has called the city home for generations, Blount began his restaurant career in 1997 when he helped launch Derk’s Filet and Vine. After eventually selling his share of the business, he took over the historic Vintage Year and reopened it in 2015 following an extensive remodel, marking the beginning of what would become Vintage Hospitality Group. Today, Blount leads a growing collection of distinctive hospitality concepts while continuing to build on his passion for restaurants, memorable guest experiences and Montgomery itself. Through adaptive reuse, job creation and investments in historic and underutilized properties, his work reflects a belief that hospitality can play a meaningful role in strengthening the community and shaping the city’s future.

Montgomery, AL · 6d

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Wolter Acquires WMH Solutions, Adds 11 Southeast Locations

Why This Matters to Distributors: The acquisition expands Wolter’s equipment sales and service network across the Southeast. It also gives WMH customers access to additional warehouse automation, robotics, storage, and loading dock services. Wolter has acquired WMH Solutions, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based forklift dealer, adding 11 locations and more...

Georgia · 2d

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Costco-brand whipped cream recalled over potential presence of cleaning chemical

Costco members who love a whipped topping may consider going à la mode with their favorite dessert instead after the retailer's Kirkland-brand whipped cream was recalled. Cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31 are subject to a voluntary recall after some customers reported a chemical taste and smell. Alamance Foods, the manufacturer, said it has received no reports of serious effects requiring medical care.

Wisconsin · 1d

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The Underrated Alabama Town Where You Can Buy A Home For Under $100,000

Nobody put Haleyville, Alabama on a list of the hottest places to move, and that is precisely why the people who are moving there are getting such a good deal. There’s a particular kind of advantage that comes with being the town that everyone overlooks, and Haleyville has been quietly enjoying that advantage for a long time.

Haleyville, AL · 5d