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UA College of Arts and Sciences gets new name

The college will be named for J. Frank Barefield Jr. after a $35 million gift.

Regions, Vulcan on Fortune 500 list for 2025

Two Alabama companies – Birmingham-based Regions Bank and Vulcan Materials – are once again on the Fortune 500 list of corporations ranked by revenue.

Deon Gordon’s vision for Birmingham’s tech future

Gordon, as president and CEO of TechBirmingham, is guiding Birmingham's tech growth with a vision rooted in community, equity and storytelling.

Historic Alabama: Beginnings of an industry

Birmingham's great industry of the late 1880s.

Retrospect: The story of Kymulga Grist Mill

Kymulga Grist Mill started producing ground flour in the late 1800s and continued into the 1970s.

Spotlight on Blount, Etowah & St. Clair Counties

These three counties benefit from proximity to transportation arteries and major metropolitan areas.

Spotlight on Blount, Etowah & St. Clair: Economic Engines

These three counties are home to automotive suppliers, agriculture, tourism and more.

Spotlight on Blount, Etowah & St. Clair: Movers & Shapers

The individuals who help shape the communities in Blount, Etowah & St. Clair counties, including Philip Hall, CEO of the Etowah Chamber.

Spotlight on Blount, Etowah & St. Clair: Higher Education

Three institutions of higher education serve the residents of Blount, Etowah and St. Clair counties.

Spotlight on Blount, Etowah & St. Clair: Community Development

These three counties and their municipalities are attracting industries and retailers to their areas.

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