Unemployment rate drops in Alabama’s top metro areas
📊 ALABAMA UNEMPLOYMENT: The labor force participation rate and the unemployment rate are improving in major metro areas across the state.
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Business stories relevant to the state of Alabama.
Jimmy Buffett exhibit sets opening date at National Maritime Museum
⚓ JIMMY BUFFETT EXHIBIT: The Maritime Museum's new featured exhibit is set to open later this summer.
12 private companies in Alabama named best in America by TIME
🚨 A Birmingham company just ranked 3rd best private company in ALL of America — and 11 other Alabama businesses made the list too. 🙌 Here's who made the cut.'
East Alabama Medical Center renovations among new $1M+ building permits
🚧 $1M+ BUILDING PERMITS: Take a look at these high-dollar construction projects recently approved across the state.
#OpelikaAL #NewConstruction
New tax district proposed for $6 billion Eli Lilly facility
SUPPORT FOR ELI LILLY: The $6 billion Eli Lilly manufacturing facility in Huntsille may be getting some support from the city.
#EliLilly #HuntsvilleAL
2A USA to invest $32 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Auburn
⭐️ DIE-CASTING FACILITY: 2A USA is expanding operations in Auburn for the second time, investing $32 million into the facility.
New $20 million community library opens in Foley
📚 FOLEY'S $20M LIBRARY: The new 40,000-square-foot library + community center has officially opened.
See inside historic Tutwiler Hotel after $7M renovation
🎉 TUTWILER'S BACK: Birmingham's historic hotel is almost entirely finished with its transition to DoubleTree by Hilton.
Rural King opens 9th Alabama store in Lincoln
🚨 NOW OPEN: Rural King has opened 5 new stores across Alabama since March 2025.
These 7 Alabama Petsense stores are closing — is yours on the list?
🐶 🐱 Seven Petsense stores in Alabama are shutting their doors — and if you've been a regular for pet food, grooming, or adoptions, you'll want to check if your location is on the list.