Recent population data from the U.S. Census shows that Huntsville, the most populous city in Alabama, continues to grow. Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile continue to lose population to surrounding suburbs, but that decline is slowing. – Alabama Political Reporter
Westervelt acquires nearly 300-acre mitigation bank
Westervelt Ecological Services, a division of the Tuscaloosa-based Westervelt Company, has acquired the Enon-Sehoy Mitigation Bank between Phenix City and Union Springs. The 283 acres add to WES’ portfolio of 35,000 acres of restored and perpetually managed lands. – PR Newswire
Austal USA recognized for safety
Austal USA, a shipbuilder based in Mobile, received the Shipbuilders Council of America’s Excellence in Safety award for the 17th time. The award came after the company reduced its recordable incident rate by more than 10% last year. – Austal USA
Mobile Ballet buys building in Daphne
Mobile Ballet has purchased a 5,600-square-foot building in Daphne. The ballet plans to renovate the building for additional studio space. – AL.com
