Renasant merging with First Bank
Renasant Bank and First Bank, both based in Mississippi but with Alabama branches, are merging. Renasant’s acquisition of First Bank should close on April 1. – Business Wire
Huntsville company will upgrade Black Hawks
Huntsville-based Collins Aerospace has received an $80 million U.S. Army contract to upgrade the avionics system of Black Hawk helicopters. The upgrade will feature Collins’ Mosarc technology system. – PR Newswire
USA breaks ground on band facility
The University of South Alabama has broken ground on a 25,000-square-foot, $10 million facility for the Jaguar marching band. The complex is scheduled to be completed in January 2026. – Bama Buzz