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Catalyst replaces Accelerate Alabama as framework for state’s long-term economic growth

MONTGOMERY – Designed to guide the state’s growth through the next decade and beyond, Alabama officials unveiled a comprehensive economic development plan today. This comprehensive...

Norfolk Southern to make $200M investment in Alabama corridor

ATLANTA -- Combining infrastructure improvements and answering the needs of customers, Norfolk Southern has launched a massive project for a key rail line connecting...

Grant to upgrade Huntsville Madison County Railroad system called ‘game changer’

MONTGOMERY — The train is a'comin', comin' around the bend. And, with the help of a $1 million grant, the Huntsville Madison County Railroad will...

Residents asked to be ‘Trail’ blazers for statewide master plan

HUNTSVILLE – Have you ever had a desire to be a trail blazer? Well, Sweet Trails Alabama is offering Alabama residents that opportunity. The statewide economic/recreation...

Report: Area, state rents continue to climb

TUSCALOOSA — For the second consecutive month average rent is on the rise in North Alabama and statewide, according to new data from the...

Cost of living: Huntsville one of nation’s ‘most affordable’

HUNTSVILLE – The current price to buy a house or rent an apartment in Huntsville can be startling to longtime residents. “Greed-flation,’’ a term...

Alabama A&M joins governor’s strategic economic growth team

MONTGOMERY – Alabama A&M is among two universities and a consulting firm selected to help create a strategic economic growth plan that will guide...

We’re No. 2! Second in tourism good place among Alabama counties

HUNTSVILLE – Madison County assumed a place among its Alabama colleagues where it’ll likely be found for the foreseeable future.  But, while second isn’t always...

State economic impact report reveals 10% hike in tourism in North Alabama

DECATUR – In 2023, travelers spent more than $4.7 billion while visiting the 16 counties of the North Alabama region, representing a 10.1% increase...

Port of Huntsville marks another year of growth in intermodal transportation

HUNTSVILLE -- The International Intermodal Center at the Port of Huntsville is on track for sustained growth, according to recent statistics from the facility. North...