Lowndes County plant part of $450 million acquisition
The $450 million acquisition of the engineering thermoplastics business of a Saudi Arabian company reportedly includes a Lowndes County chemical plant. Munich-based Mutares SE & Co. announced its acquisition of the ETP business of Saudi-based SABIC, which owns a plant in Burkville. — AL.com
Madison school system opens new school
The Madison County School System has opened the $45 million Sparkman Intermediate School. The school has a 1,200-student capacity and will serve more than 800 students during the 2026-2027 school year. — Hville Blast
