Poarch Creek Indians donate $50K to hospital
The Poarch Creek Indians have donated $50,000 to the USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Mobile. The gift will go toward two new pediatric monitors for operating rooms. – Fox 10
Alabama Port Authority names 2 to leadership posts
The Alabama Port Authority has named Alex King as chief operating officer and Jason Crick as chief professional engineer. Their appointments are effective March 1 and Feb. 1, respectively. – Alabama Port Authority
Homewood Piggly Wiggly closing to remodel
The Piggly Wiggly grocery store, at the corner of Oxmoor Road and U.S. 31, is closing Jan. 3 for major remodeling. A larger store, with more parking, is expected to open by the end of 2026. – BhamNow
New hemp law takes effect, but no stores have licenses
A new law requiring licensing to sell hemp products has taken effect, but no licenses have been issued. Numerous challenges have prevented licensing from moving forward. – Alabama Political Reporter
