Medical Properties Trust sells hospitals for $457 million
Birmingham-based Medical Properties Trust is selling three Connecticut hospitals to Prospect Medical Holdings to the tune of almost a half-billion dollars. The hospitals will sell for about $457 million.  – Medical Properties Trust
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Manufacturing awards announced
Winners of the Business Council of Alabama, in partnership with the Alabama Technology Network, 2022 Manufacturer of the Year Awards were Douglas Manufacturing, small manufacturer of the year; Aker Solutions, medium manufacturer of the year; Bridgewater Interiors, large manufacturer of the year; and YKTA, emerging manufacturer of the year. – Alabama Political Reporter
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A Publix has opened adjacent to Auburn University’s campus, the first grocery in downtown Auburn since a long-closed A&P and Super Foods. Birmingham-based Daniel Corp. is the developer of the Publix shopping area called Shops on Gay Street.  – Opelika-Auburn News
Cullman’s Downtown Grill reopens after fire
The Downtown Grill and Side Bar has reopened in Cullman more than a year after a fire that shut it down. The restaurant on Fourth Street Southwest will be open for lunch and dinner every day but Sunday. – Cullman Tribune