ALDOT begins work on Birmingham Northern Beltline; Huntsville approves $7.1 million urban park; Kimbrough is Talladega interim president; Austal USA wins safety awards

The Alabama Department of Transportation has begun work on the first section of the Birmingham Northern Beltline

ALDOT begins work on Birmingham Northern Beltline

The Alabama Department of Transportation has begun work on the first section of the Birmingham Northern Beltline. The bypass through northern and western Jefferson County will eventually encompass a 52-mile stretch. â€“ Bham Now

Huntsville approves $7.1 million urban park

The Huntsville City Council has approved a construction contract for a $7.1 million urban park in South Huntsville. Hays Farm Central Park will feature walking paths, a fitness court, gazebo, windmill, waterfall, lagoon, LED lighting and more. â€“ News 19

Kimbrough is Talladega interim president

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Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough has been named interim president of Talladega College. He replaces Dr. Edward L. Hill Jr., named acting interim president after the resignation of Dr. Gregory J. Vincent as president of the college.  â€“ Birmingham Times 

Austal USA wins safety awards

Mobile-based Austal USA has won three industry safety awards. The shipbuilder won the AEU Safety Award from America Equity Underwriters and both the Excellence in Safety and Improvement in Safety awards from the Shipbuilder’s Council of America. Â­â€“ Austal USA

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