Mazda Toyota plant will pause some production
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, the joint production facility in Huntsville, will pause production of some of its CX-50 SUVs in response to President Trump’s automobile tariffs. The stoppage will affect only models intended for the Canadian market. – AL.com
Ditto Landing redevelopment to begin
Work is scheduled to begin in May or June on a $10 million redevelopment of Ditto Landing in Madison County after the county commission approved a construction contract. The project will convert 2.5 acres into an event destination. – Hville Blast
Bank Independent, UNA team for scholarships
A new program will allow eligible Bank Independent customers who enroll at the University of North Alabama to receive a 20% scholarship. The scholarship is available to new UNA enrollees only. – 48 WAFF
Singing River Trail Launch Tank winners named
Three startups in North Alabama won $27,000 in Singing River Trail’s 2025 Launch Tank Competition. Winners were Relax and Release Shampoo & Sleep Spa ($10,000), Welcome Home Magazine ($5,000) and Bare Bottom Farms ($3,000). Six finalists won $1,500 each. – News 19
Robins & Morton celebrates ribbon cutting at South Carolina ballpark
Birmingham’s Robins & Morton has completed construction of Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The 200,000-square-foot ballpark is home wo the Hub City Spartanburgers, a minor-league baseball team. – Robins & Morton
