Tag: Spotlight
Spotlight on Talladega, Calhoun, Clay & Cleburne Counties
These four counties in northeast Alabama share much natural beauty—from birding trails to the Talladega National Forest. And with some of their major...
Cross Section of an Alabama Mainstay
From church pews to utility poles to executive toys, Alabama’s wood and wood products industries are hanging on during a tough economy....
Community Development
LIMESTONE COUNTY Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks says the city’s focus is on public safety, economic development, public education and quality...
Spotlight on Limestone, Morgan and Lawrence Counties
Limestone, Morgan and Lawrence counties in north Alabama are blessed with an abundance of natural resources and beauty, along with a quality of life...
Extravagant Bargains
Investor Warren Buffet is known for his house nearly as much as his billions. According to Forbes, Buffet is the third-richest person...
Economic Engines
Metals With the ThyssenKrupp Carbon Steel Mill on U.S. 43 less than an hour from Thomasville in Clarke County, the area...
Grass-Grown Prime Prices
Randall Hastings is a third generation South Alabama cattle rancher. “My dad and grandfather worked our land from this very house, ” he...
Spotlight on Coastal Gateway
The Coastal Gateway region—Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe counties—has an abundance of natural resources, a key location on the...
Our Newest Capital Immigrants
During the past several years, international companies have made major investments in Alabama, helping to transform the state’s economic landscape. For...
Still Rolling—On a Four-Year Streak
It’s been a long time coming, but—little thanks to the white men on the hill—the Creek Indian tribe in Atmore has been...