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Tax break for Lowndes County data center draws backlash

An Alabama resident and organizations, including the NAACP, voiced opposition Thursday to a tax abatement granted to developers of a proposed data center in Lowndes County. The Lowndes County Commission voted Tuesday to approve a 20-year tax abatement for Project Red Clay, a proposed 800-acre hyperscale data center. The abatement provides more than $1.1 billion in tax relief to the proposed center’s developer, Cloverleaf Infrastructure.

Lowndes County, AL · 23d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Crumbl Cookies permanently closes Montgomery location

A popular dessert chain abruptly closed its doors in Montgomery this week. Early in the week of Oct. 13, the Crumbl Cookies bakery on Zelda Road featured handwritten signage noting that the location was permanently closed, prompting customers to go to the company's other bakery on Vaughn Road instead. The Zelda Road location has only been in operation since 2023 . The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment to clarify the reason for the closure, but the move appears to be official. The Zelda Road location no longer appears on GPS services such as Apple Maps or Google Maps, nor is it listed on Crumbl's official store locator . Business news: Starbucks closures hit Alabama. These 5 stores permanently shut The Utah-based brand has been in a period of struggle, according to recent reports of dwindling company profits. Founded in 2017 after co-founders Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley believed they created the "perfect chocolate chip cookie," the brand gained huge popularity online over the past four to five years. Influencers on apps such as TikTok can be seen making videos weekly where they purchase, try and review each of the six exclusive cookies Crumbl curates each

Montgomery, AL · 24d

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Corey Savoie Named CEO of Aldridge Borden

Aldridge Borden, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 400 firm based in Montgomery, AL, has announced that Corey Savoie took over as CEO on Oct. 1. Aldridge Borden, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 400 firm based in Montgomery, AL, has announced that Corey Savoie took over as CEO on Oct. 1.

Montgomery, AL · 24d

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Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board works to protect storm victims from scammers

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board is working to keep storm victims from being taken advantage of twice — first by the hurricane, then by scammers. Hundreds of families across Alabama are now picking up the pieces after the hurricane tore through the state. Executive...

Alabama · 23d

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Crumbl Cookies closes 1 of its Montgomery locations

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Just over three years after the ribbon was cut on Montgomery’s first Crumbl Cookie location, the doors are now permanently closed. No specific reason for the abrupt end to the business was given, but this is not the first closure for the trendy cookie company, which exploded with hundreds of new stores in recent years as it rotated through different cookies on a weekly basis.

Montgomery, AL · 24d

256 Today

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North Alabama’s Parker Moore named to national energy security advisory board

State Rep. Parker Moore has been named a founding leadership member of a new bipartisan advisory board bringing together more than 50 state lawmakers from across the country to address […] The post North Alabama’s Parker Moore named to national energy security advisory board appeared first on 256 Today .

Alabama · 25d

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The Cold Snap Alabama Gardeners Fear Delivers The Secret Ingredient Their Greens Were Missing

Will a surprise cold snap damage your tomatoes and okra overnight? You will see frost in northern Alabama weeks before it reaches the Gulf Coast. Cover your peppers, basil, and okra before sunset, since freezing temperatures blacken their leaves. Your collards, kale, and spinach tell a different story. Cold converts...

Alabama · 25d

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7 Massive Antique Malls In Alabama Where You Could Easily Spend All Day Treasure Hunting

Ready to go treasure hunting at antique malls in Alabama?. These 7 antique malls offer endless browsing and amazing finds for every kind of collector!. 1. Angel’s Antiques & Flea Mall (Opelika) That big blue building on Columbus Parkway is hard to miss, and trust us, you don’t want...

Alabama · 26d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Bill Poole exits Alabama government for new career

Former Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole is returning to the private sector after ending a 16-year career in public office. He announced Oct. 5 that he has joined a Tuscaloosa construction company, taken a role with a Birmingham private equity firm and plans to launch his own consulting business. Poole, who stepped down Sept. 29 as Alabama finance director after serving five years as the state's chief fiscal officer, will join Tuscaloosa-based Harrison Construction as vice president of finance, legal and external affairs. In the newly created role, Poole will oversee executive management and strategy, including legal matters, finance and capital strategy, government relations, external affairs and growth opportunities. Before entering public service in 2010, Poole practiced law and represented Harrison Construction. “Harrison Construction is a longstanding and highly regarded company,” Poole said in a statement. “Joining the Harrison team allows me to use my legal, financial, governmental and executive management experience to help grow the company’s footprint and portfolio.” Harrison Construction President Tim Harrison welcomed Poole's addition to the executive team, citing his experience in government, finance and law. More: Tuscaloosa and UA prepare for major openings by 2028 Founded in 1996, Harrison Construction provides general contracting, design-build and

Alabama · 25d

FoodWorldNews

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Isaias Outages Left Gulf Coast Fridges Warm for Days: Which Groceries to Toss and Which to Keep

As electricity creeps back across the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama after Hurricane Isaias, thousands of households now face a second, quieter loss — the groceries that sat in warm refrigerators for a day or more. About 226,000 customers were still without power Sunday evening in the two areas, according to an Associated Press report citing outage tracker data, two days after the storm came ashore near Destin as a Category 2 hurricane.

Alabama · 25d

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Pike County DHR to host Career and Resource Fair Nov. 5

Pike County DHR is hosting its Career and Resource Fair on Nov. 5, at the Daniel “Dan” Keith Smith Recreation Center. The career fair is open to the public and hosted by the Pike County Department of Human Resources (DHR) with employers, job opportunities and local organizations offering resources and services.

Pike County, AL · 23d

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Alabama’s Convenience Store Industry Supports the Elimination of State Sales Tax on Grocery Items

From The Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama (P&CMA) Montgomery, AL - The Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama (P&CMA), a nonprofit trade association representing convenience retailers across the state, strongly supports the efforts of the Alabama Legislature, designed to remove all state sales tax on groceries, which was announced today in Huntsville, AL.

Alabama · 23d

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Blood Oranges Could Benefit Cold-Hardy Growers

Blood oranges are an enticing option to help cold-hardy citrus producers diversify their crop portfolio. Muhammad Shahid, assistant professor of horticulture at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, is researching the crop at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy. Nothing has deterred him from recommending it to growers in North Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama.

Quincy, FL · 24d

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Relief at the Register, Deficit in the Classroom

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (GSN) — The debate surrounding the elimination of the sales tax on groceries has been a central theme in political campaigns and election ads across Alabama. Understanding why the tax exists, how it compares nationally, and what shoppers pay locally provides key context to this ongoing discussion.

Alabama · 23d

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Alabama trucking leader Mark Colson tapped to lead national association

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mark Colson, who has led the Alabama Trucking Association since 2019, has been named president and CEO of the nation’s largest trucking trade association. The American Trucking Associations announced Thursday that Colson will take over Dec. 1, becoming the organization’s 10th president and CEO since...

Alabama · 23d

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Alabama Adds 24,300 Jobs as Workforce Participation Rises

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — Alabama added 24,300 wage and salary jobs over the past year as labor force participation among adults ages 25 to 54 increased, according to the Alabama Department of Workforce. The state’s prime-age labor force participation rate rose to 79.5%, up from 78.4% a year earlier....

Alabama · 23d

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Hurricane Isaias Destroys Up to 95% of Florida Panhandle Cotton Crop

Cotton farmers across the Southeast were looking for every opportunity to salvage a challenging growing season. But just as harvest was getting underway, Hurricane Isaias brought powerful winds that ripped cotton from plants before it could be picked, leaving producers across parts of Florida and Alabama facing significant losses. For...

Florida · 23d

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Watch: Big River Carwash marks 10th anniversary

Big River Carwash, headquartered in Selma with other locations in Alabama, is celebrating 10 years in operation. Todd and Cindy talk about the milestone in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.

Selma, AL · 23d

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Easy ways to save on your power bill during the Fall

Fall is here and the temperature swings can make it hard for you to manage energy use. But this is typically the time of year where you see lower power bills. "Many people will see lower power bills because you have milder temperatures and that means you don't have to use your air conditioning or heating as much," Anthony Cook with Alabama Power said.

Alabama · 24d