Jefferson County refinances $2.2 billion in sewer warrants
Jefferson County has completed refinancing $2.24 billion in sewer revenue warrants, which will save $1.17 billion as the county pays off the sewer debt. The transaction comes a little more than a decade after the county came out of bankruptcy. – Birmingham Times
UAW says union has reached milestone at Mercedes plant
About 1,500 workers at Mercedes-Benz’s Vance auto facility have joined the United Auto Workers of America. The union calls that number a “major milestone” for UAW, which is trying to organize in non-unionized auto plants. – AL.com
Saban retiring as UA football coach
Nick Saban is retiring as coach of the University of Alabama football team. Saban-led teams, which included stints at LSU, the Miami Dolphins and, for the last 17 years, UA, have won seven national titles and 11 SEC titles. – Bama Buzz
Hangout Fest announces headliners
Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey and Odesza will headline the 2024 Hangout Fest. The event takes place May 17-19 along the beach in Gulf Shores. – News 5