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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 · 23h
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OpinionGive Alabama’s small businesses a place on your holiday shopping list

Some people are easy to shop for. Others can leave you wandering the aisles or scrolling online, hoping you’ll find something to put under the tree. But here’s a tip: Shop small. If you shop at a local business, you might find something you hadn’t thought of, and you’ll definitely help the community.

Alabama · 1d
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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 · 1d
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Workforce Alabama awards $2.5M to Broad Metro LLC for Stadium Trace Village

The Alabama Department of Workforce has awarded Broad Metro LLC a $2.5 million federal grant to reclaim abandoned mine land and support infrastructure work for Stadium Trace Village’s second phase, Secretary Greg Reed announced Monday. The grant, awarded through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization program, will support work...

Jefferson County, AL · 1d
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XKIG: HTC Acquisition Expands Utility Vegetation Management And Storm Response Operations In Alabama

XKIG, a provider of critical infrastructure services for electric and natural gas utilities, has acquired HTC, an Alabama-based company specializing in vegetation management, line clearance, forestry mulching, and land preparation. The acquisition strengthens XKIG’s operating presence in the Southeastern United States and expands its capacity to support utilities, municipalities, and commercial customers.

Alabama · 1d

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Alabama credit union to buy in-state bank

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 close in 2027, would expand MAX’s mortgage, wealth management, insurance and business lending services into Alabama’s largest metro area. The...

Montgomery, AL · 1d

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Davidson Homes, loanDepot launch in-house mortgage JV

LoanDepot and Davidson Homes have launched Davidson Mortgage, a mortgage joint venture serving buyers in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and Arizona. The move reflects a broader builder trend toward affiliated mortgage operations to reduce fallout, manage incentives and improve closing predictability in a volatile rate environment. AI Summary.

Arizona · 1d

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9 Alabama Meat Markets Where Locals Fill Their Freezers Without Emptying Their Wallets

One butcher shop on this list makes its own hot dogs, bacon, and brats on site, with no preservatives. Another sells pig tails, chitlins, and tripe right beside the steaks. I love that kind of range. These aren’t fancy boutiques with tiny portions. They’re Alabama butcher counters built for people...

Alabama · 5d

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Alabama ABC distribution issues affect local businesses

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)— Alcohol distribution issues with the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board are creating challenges for some businesses across the state, leaving some struggling to keep products in stock while others say they’re having to put in extra effort to keep up with demand. Alabama is one of 17 alcohol control states, meaning restaurants, […]

Alabama · 4d

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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 · 2d

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Montgomery Inventory Grows but Homes Are Spending More Time on the Market

Montgomery buyers found more choices and extra time to compare, as listings grew and moved off the market more slowly.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

Yellowhammer News

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Alabama farmers celebrate election wins, prepare to work with leaders

Alabama Farmers Federation members celebrated FarmPAC victories Tuesday night while vowing to stay engaged with elected officials to strengthen agriculture, forestry and rural Alabama. “Although national races reflected a shift toward more liberal candidates, the majority of Alabama voters affirmed their support for common sense, smaller government and conservative values,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. […] The post Alabama farmers celebrate election wins, prepare to work with leaders appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 2d

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The Entrepreneurial Community Editorial: Making Divided Government Work

With Democrats poised to control Congress and Republicans holding the White House, America faces a choice: make divided government work, or endure another season of political warfare.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

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Bernard’s Honored as Alabama’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year

When Rusty Richardson accepted the Alabama Retail Association’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year award on November 5, he could have spent his time reflecting on decades of business success. Instead, he talked about the people. He thanked his wife, Elizabeth, who had nominated him for the award without...

Jasper, AL · 5d

Yellowhammer News

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Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network works to keep the farmers behind Alabama’s food from being overlooked

Everyone at the table is amazed by the chef. Alan Gurganus wants you to look at the vegetables on the plate instead—and at the farmer who made them possible. Before the menu was planned, the farmer was already thinking several steps ahead. “They had to know months in advance what the chef wanted to do,” […] The post Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network works to keep the farmers behind Alabama’s food from being overlooked appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 4d

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The 10 Richest Cities in Alabama: Where the Money Lives!

One thing is certain: Alabama has more than its fair share of beautiful communities where people are doing exceptionally well.

Alabama · 15d

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NexPoint Materials Shutting Lowndes County Plastics Plant, Shifting Work to Indiana

NexPoint Materials plans to close its polycarbonate resin and compounding plant in Lowndes County, Alabama, near the end of the first quarter of 2027, shifting that production to its facility in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The move will see the company transfer its Lexan-brand polycarbonate materials production out of the state entirely, ending decades of manufacturing at the site.

Lowndes County, AL · 5d

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Alabama Power routinely bills ratepayers for its ads. State regulators want that stopped

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. On a busy election day, the Alabama Public Service Commission requested that Alabama Power voluntarily stop billing customers, effective...

Alabama · 5d

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Fort Point Capital Recapitalizes Gulf Pride Paving To Support Infrastructure Services Expansion Across Gulf Coast

Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm, has completed a recapitalization of Gulf Pride Paving, a Gulfport, Mississippi-based provider of paving, civil construction, soil stabilization, and concrete services. The investment was completed in partnership with Gulf Pride CEO Michael Jenner and founder BJ Sellers and is intended to support the company’s continued expansion across the Gulf Coast.

Gulfport, MS · 3d

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32 homes on the market now in Alabama

Are you looking for a new home across Alabama? We’ve got 32 new and coming soon listings for you to check out this weekend – you’re sure to find the perfect home for you. Enjoy!. For more info, contact Roxanne Hale at 205-352-7742 or email rhale@realtysouth.com. For...

Guntersville, AL · 5d