$10 million gift will grow UAB’s criminal justice, entrepreneurship programs
A $10 million gift from J. Frank Barefield Jr. will fund the naming of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Criminal Justice as well as the university’s entrepreneurship program
California firm relocating to Alabama
After an investment from Alabama Futures Fund, Kaya Care, a company based in San Francisco, California, will be relocating to Alabama
O’Neal Steel to invest $2.6 million in new equipment
A $2.6 million investment in new manufacturing equipment will allow O’Neal Steel to expand capabilities of its Birmingham headquarters
New Orleans retailer opening first location in Alabama
New Orleans-based Tasc Performance will open its first store in Alabama later this year in Mountain Brook’s Lane Parke development
Spotlight: Calhoun and Talladega counties
Located in northeast Alabama, Calhoun and Talladega counties have plenty of natural resources, robust tourism and diverse manufacturing.
Spotlight on Calhoun & Talladega: Culture & Recreation
These counties feature biking, hiking and birding trails; a national forest; several parks and museums; festivals and a NASCAR superspeedway.
Spotlight on Calhoun & Talladega: Higher Education
These four institutions of higher learning provide students with credentialing classes to doctoral degrees.
Spotlight on Calhoun & Talladega: Community Development
Calhoun and Talladega counties are improving parks, trails and other attractions for visitors and residents alike, including the Talladega Walk of Fame.
Spotlight on Calhoun & Talladega: Movers & Shapers
The individuals who help shape the communities of Calhoun and Talladega counties, including Seddrick Hill Sr., city manager for Talladega.
Spotlight on Calhoun & Talladega: Health Care
These two counties have four hospitals serving their communities, including two campuses of the Regional Medical Center Health System.
