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AL ratepayers feel energy costs as national groups claim midterm wins

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Alabama's utility regulators were not on this year's ballot. In fact, two seats on the Alabama Public Service Commission were up for election on November 3. Republicans Matt Gentry and Jim Zeigler won those races. The story has been updated to reflect this. (12:19 PM ET, November 6, 2026) Environmental groups said energy costs are among the concerns driving voters to the polls this week and they are claiming victories in state races nationwide. In Alabama, lawmakers this year passed the Power to the People Act to expand the Public Service Commission and freeze base retail rates through 2029. Supporters said it eases frustration over high bills but critics argued it was gutted. Pete Maysmith. president of the League of Conservation Voters, said energy issues helped Democrats' success in the midterms. "This was a wave, and what that means is that where we went on offense, deep into Trump territory, and where the margins were razor thin, that energy-bill voters who we targeted made the difference. And this movement played a really big role in making that happen," Maysmith asserted. The groups said they invested more than $125 million reaching

Alabama · 5d

Troy Messenger

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Lost Pizza Co. cuts ribbon on Troy location

Lost Pizza Co. cut the ribbon on its Troy store on Thursday as patrons lined up to order fresh baked pizza. During the hustle and bustle of opening day, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce and business partners Mike Cole, Scott Powell, Patrick Kirkland and Cain Conway cut the ribbon to celebrate the Troy location’s opening.

Troy, AL · 5d
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PSC Asks Alabama Power to Drop Ad Costs From Bills

TL;DR: Alabama regulators voted 3-0 to ask Alabama Power to stop passing advertising costs to customers before a 2029 State restriction begins. The request depends on the company’s consent, and the amount customers could save remains unclear. Alabama’s Public Service Commission wants Alabama Power to stop charging customers for...

Alabama · 4d
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Spring Creek Farm Christmas Trees ready to part of your Christmas

TROY, Ala. (WSFA) - It’s almost time for the great holiday debate, real or fake?. “I always had a real tree growing up,” said Ken Smith with Spring Creek Farm in Troy. Ken Smith is kind of retired. He and his wife Jennifer moved back to Troy about 5 years ago. They’re living on a huge piece of family land off Highway 29 near Troy. They wanted to do something to stay busy and maybe bring in some extra income. That’s when Jennifer had an idea.

Troy, AL · 4d
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Alabama: Propelling Growth

From aerospace and advanced manufacturing to automotive and technology, companies continue to expand their operations across Alabama, bringing new investment and jobs throughout the region. In 2025, Alabama recorded a record $14.6 billion in capital investment from 234 new and expanding projects, highlighting the state’s continued momentum in attracting businesses and strengthening its workforce.

Alabama · 5d

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Natalie Fox, CEO of USA Health, was elected chair of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board of Trustees

Natalie Fox, chief executive officer of USA Health, was elected chair of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board of Trustees on Oct. 22, succeeding Mike Warren as the statewide residential high school enters its next phase of growth. Fox brings experience in nursing, health care administration and medical education...

Alabama · 5d

Main Street Dollars

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Seniors 65 and older in Alabama’s Blount and Covington counties vote Tuesday on freezing their homes’ assessed value for property taxes

Voters in two Alabama counties decide Tuesday, Nov. 3, whether homeowners 65 and older can freeze the assessed value of their homes for property tax purposes. The questions are on the ballot in Blount County and in Covington County. Each is a separate constitutional amendment, and each is worded almost the same way. What a […]

Blount County, AL · 8d

luvernejournal.com

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Pate requests federal fuel relief for Alabama loggers

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner Rick Pate has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allow loggers to participate in the already approved $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief (HFR) Program to help offset rising fuel costs and provide relief to Alabama’s logging industry.

Alabama · 5d

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Two Credit Union Associations Vote to Merge, Creating a 458-Member Network Across Six Regions

Say you run a mid-sized credit union in Richmond, and you’ve spent years wishing your trade association had more muscle when regulators or legislators come calling. Or maybe you’re in Mobile, wondering why peer connections seem to stop at the state line. A newly approved merger is aimed squarely at both problems.

Florida · 8d

alreporter.com

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Georgia lender who funded Alabama politicians gets 15 years

Chief U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May ordered Edwin Brant Frost IV to serve 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Frost, 69, of Newnan, Georgia, founded First Liberty Building and Loan. He must also pay $76,454,374.39 in restitution after pleading guilty to wire fraud on May 12.

Alabama · 8d

Calhoun Journal

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Alabama Attorney General Warns Consumers About Unlicensed Engineers Advertising on Freelancing Websites

MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Alabama Board for Engineers and Land Surveyors are urging consumers to verify professional credentials before hiring engineers through online freelancing platforms, citing concerns about unlicensed individuals misrepresenting their qualifications. The warning applies to websites such as Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer, where individuals can advertise professional […] The post Alabama Attorney General Warns Consumers About Unlicensed Engineers Advertising on Freelancing Websites appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Alabama · 6d

AVweb

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Missed Maintenance Check Cited in T-38 Accident

A U.S. Air Force investigation has attributed a May 12 T-38C Talon crash in Alabama to improperly secured horizontal stabilizer hardware and maintenance inspection failures. According to the investigation report, released Oct. 30, a loose actuator attachment allowed the aircraft’s horizontal stabilizers to develop aerodynamic flutter and separate during a training mission. Both pilots ejected and sustained minor injuries.

Alabama · 7d

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Early Freezes a Concern for Alabama Strawberry Producers

Alabama’s strawberry crop is planted for the 2026-27 season, says Edgar Vinson, assistant research professor and Extension specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Auburn University. One immediate concern he has is the potential impact of cold temperatures in the next few weeks. With all the strawberry plants still...

Alabama · 6d

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Lambda announced as data center builder

Lambda, Inc., an AI infrastructure company also known as Lambda Labs, announced plans Wednesday to build the proposed Red Clay Technology Center Campus in Burkville. Developed by Cloverleaf Infrastructure, the project is estimated to yield a $33.1 billion investment and created more than 1,000 construction jobs. According to Cloverleaf, the...

Lowndes County, AL · 6d

madeinalabama.com

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Techstars EnergyTech Accelerator brings new innovators to Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama — Since launching in 2019, Techstars Alabama EnergyTech has quietly built a bridge between early-stage founders and the industrial backbone of the Southeast. . Now entering its seventh year, the 13-week program is run in partnership with Alabama Power, Innovate Alabama and the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama....

Alabama · 5d

Greenville Advocate

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Pate requests federal fuel relief for Alabama loggers

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner Rick Pate has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allow loggers to participate in the already approved $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief (HFR) Program to help offset rising fuel costs and provide relief to Alabama’s logging industry.

Alabama · 6d

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Gumptown Spotlight Patricia Thomas- From Lemonade Stand to Fashion Destination

Some entrepreneurs stumble upon a business opportunity. Others have been preparing for it since childhood. For Patricia Thomas, owner of Patricia’s Boutique, the entrepreneurial spirit showed up early—at just five years old, when she started selling lemonade. Growing up as one of eight siblings, Thomas quickly learned the...

Montgomery, AL · 15d

alreporter.com

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Auburn business owner Jessica Pittman wins 2026 retail award

The Alabama Retail Association has named Jessica Pittman, owner of J. Pittman Interiors in Auburn, the winner of its 2026 Emerging Retailer of the Year “Gee Award.”. Pittman launched her interior design business four and a half years ago and opened a storefront a year later. The business offers home decor, furnishings and gifts that reflect her design aesthetic.

Auburn, AL · 7d