Harbert wins weapons generation facility contract
Birmingham-based B.L. Harbert International has been awarded a $210 million construction contract for a weapons generation facility at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. The work is expected to be completed by January 2026. – Defense Daily
Gulf Shores shares plan for Coastal Gateway Park
The City of Gulf Shores has released its master plan for the new Coastal Gateway Park. The 127-acre park will include a fire station, elementary school and recreation opportunities. The park is planned along Coastal Gateway Boulevard. – OBA
Steve Forbes to speak at Samford
Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will speak at Samford University on Oct. 24 as part of the school’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences Colloquium on American Citizenship. Forbes’ lecture will be on “A Model for Leadership.” – Samford University
Auto diversity conference planned for today
The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association is holding its annual Supplier Diversity Conference in Huntsville today. The day-long meeting of manufacturers, suppliers and infrastructure professionals will focus on the future of electric vehicles in Alabama. – News 19
