Tyson settles Black Warrior River lawsuit
Tyson Farms Inc., accused of discharging thousands of gallons of partially treated wasteawater into the Black Warrior River’s Mulberry Fork, has agreed to pay a little over $3 million to the affected communities. The settlement doesn’t prevent private suits against Tyson from proceeding, the state attorney general’s office says.  – NBC 13
Amtrak one step closer to Gulf Coast return
The Surface Transportation Board dismissed objections from CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway, allowing Amtrak to continue with its plan to gain access to freight lines for passenger trains, which could result in passenger service returning to the northern Gulf Coast in January. – Alabama Daily News
The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce has been accredited by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama through 2025. Of 102 chambers in the state, only 21 have received accreditation from the CCAA. – Dothan Eagle
Birmingham restaurant week begins
More than 60 restaurants, bars and food trucks will participate in Birmingham Restaurant Week, beginning today and running through Aug. 29. Restaurants will offer multiple deals for both dine-in and to-go orders. – Birmingham Restaurant Week
