Judge blocks rendering plant land sale
A judge has temporarily blocked the Gadsden Airport Authority from selling land for a proposed animal rendering plant that many in the community oppose. He says it would violate a 70-year-old agreement with the federal government that says the tract must be used for public airport purposes only. – U.S. News & World Report
UAB lands record research funding in 2021
The University of Alabama’s $849 million in research grants and awards for fiscal year ’21 is a record for the institution. That’s up from almost $638 million the previous year. – University of Alabama at Birmingham
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US Brick national expansion includes Alabama
US Brick Holdings LLC is expanding its family of companies to Alabama, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi and Michigan. The expansion includes US Brick purchasing Bessemer’s General Shale facility. – US Brick
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GRT Rubber buys Falkville-based company
GRT Rubber Technologies has acquired Valley Rubber, which is based in Falkville. The Falkville company manufactures custom rubber solutions for mining and industrial applications. – Yahoo Finance
Esquire: Birmingham restaurant among best of new eateries
Helen, a restaurant opened by Rob McDaniel, is third on Esquire’s list of 40 best new restaurants of the year. The restaurant, named for McDaniel’s grandmother, is known for its steaks. – Esquire
