CSX, Amtrak feud heats up as hearing nears
In advance of a Feb. 15 hearing, CSX Transportation is asking shippers to voice their support regarding Amtrak’s request to launch passenger service on the Gulf Coast. CSX CEO Jim Foote asked shippers to sign a petition or to write the Surface Transportation Board regarding the potential negative impact Amtrak service would have on freight traffic. – Trains.com
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Todd Greer named Innovation Portal executive
Todd Greer has been named executive director of Innovation Portal, a Mobile-based nonprofit incubator and innovation hub. Greer, formerly vice president of Academic Affairs at the University of Mobile, takes the helm of Innovation Portal on March 1. – Alabama NewsCenter
UA plans $183 million basketball arena
The University of Alabama unveiled plans on Friday for a new $183 million basketball arena that would seat about 10,136 people. No timetable has been set, yet, but documents presented to the UA System board of trustees call for construction bids to begin in April 2023. –  AL.com
Austal built USS Savannah commissioned
The Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah was commissioned Saturday in Brunswick, Georgia. The ship was built at Austal USA in Mobile – Navy.mil
AA rating affirmed for Montgomery warrants
Fitch Ratings has affirmed a AA rating for some $20 million in general obligation warrants issued by the City of Montgomery. In addition, Fitch affirmed Montgomery’s AA Issuer Default Rating. – Fitch Ratings
