Corporate War Stories
When rectifying wrongs in civil cases, sometimes it’s about defending the little guy and sometimes it’s about defending corporations. Alabama’s corporate defense...
Filling the News Void
Where do you turn if you live in Birmingham and can’t stand the loss of your daily print newspaper? Maybe turn west toward...
Yes to Incentives; Brighter Outlook for Schools
Alabama voters approved one of the largest bond issue programs in the nation on election day, second highest of all that were...
Three Hospitals Closing
Birmingham, Mobile and Clanton are all losing hospitals — all for different reasons. In Birmingham, Cooper Green Mercy is in...
ThyssenKrupp Wants More For Mills
German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp wants to sell its new mills in Alabama and Brazil, which are losing money, but — hoping to...
Two Big Dockings at Port of Mobile
An enormous shiploader and the biggest ship ever have made headlines at the Port of Mobile this fall. The $7.35 million shiploader arrived...
Speak for Yourself, Wall Street
Regional banks, including Birmingham-based Regions, are speaking out on their own behalf, distancing themselves from Wall Street and mega-banks and...
Bentley Pushes Early Retirement, Bronner Questions
Gov. Robert Bentley is proposing a plan to offer early retirement to state workers. If 500 workers opted for the plan, he...
EADS-BAE Pitch Ripples in Alabama
Boeing, a 50-year veteran of north Alabama’s aerospace scene, and Gulf Coast newcomer Airbus are local players in a multi-continent battle....
Midwest Wind Powers Alabama
Alabama Power has signed 20-year contracts with two Midwestern wind energy projects, expected to yield 404 megawatts of electricity — with some...