Tag: October 2026
Retrospect: Walker County’s Manchester Lumber Co.
Cutting its first logs in October 1907, the Manchester Lumber Co. was logging until 1926.
Career Notes: Personnel moves from across the state
New hires, promotions, retirements and more.
Huntsville’s Polaris develops imaging technology for military and civilian uses
Polarization imaging captures the direction of light wave vibrations revealing detail that standard thermal systems miss.
Historic Alabama: Press On
The Old Newspaper Plant in Wilcox County.
List: Alabama’s Bank Performances 2026
Ranked by total assets 2026. Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Some Alabama banks are consolidating, but only under heavy regulatory watch
Regulations governing bank mergers are designed to protect consumers and their money.
Spotlight on Lauderdale & Colbert Counties
The Shoals, celebrated for its music production, is attracting advanced manufacturing facilities.
Spotlight on Colbert & Lauderdale Counties: Economic Engines
From power transformers to submarine parts, the Shoals is attracting a variety of industry.
Spotlight on Colbert & Lauderdale Counties: Healthcare
Three hospitals provide care to the residents of Colbert and Lauderdale counties.
Spotlight on Colbert & Lauderdale Counties: Movers & Shapers
The individuals who shape the communities in the Shoals, including Kevin Jackson, president of the Shoals Economic Development Authority.