Jacksonville State faculty members form union
Some members of Jacksonville State University’s faculty have formed their own union local, following in the footsteps of the University of Alabama and Auburn University. The union’s goals include upping the minimum wage for campus workers and eliminating graduate student fees. – Associated Press
5 in Alabama added to historic places register
Five spots in Alabama have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. They are Noojin House in Gadsden, Selma University in Selma, Automobile Alley Boundary Increase in Mobile, Campsite 3: The Gardner Farm in Lowndes County, and St. Paul Baptist Church and Armstrong School in Tuskegee. – Bama Buzz
ASU’s first MBA cohort completes program
A cohort of 37 students is the first to complete Alabama State University’s MBA program. The students finished their work this summer, but they will officially graduate during the fall commencement ceremony. – The Birmingham Times
S&P ups Jefferson County’s bond ratings
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded two series of bonds in Jefferson County. The ratings for General Obligation Refunding Warrants were raised from AA- to AA, and Limited Obligation Refunding Warrants were raised from AA to AA+. – Jefferson County
Lightspeed Restoration launches in Baldwin County
Lightspeed Restoration, which provides 24/7 service to address water and fire damage and indoor air quality improvements, has opened in Daphne in Baldwin County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held today at 4 p.m. at the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. – Patch
