Wiregrass Farmers Adjust to Shifting Peanut and Cotton Markets
Farmers across the Wiregrass region are adjusting planting decisions and financing strategies as peanut and cotton markets shift, with input costs remaining a persistent concern.
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Dothan Brides Turn to Local Beauty Teams for Wedding-Week Preparation
Salons and independent beauty professionals in Dothan are building structured, multi-day service packages for brides ahead of wedding weekends.
ReadTroy University Sees Steady Growth in Online Workforce Programs
Troy University's online degree programs aimed at working adults continue to draw students across southeast Alabama, including many balancing jobs and military service.
ReadDCH Health System Sharpens Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Storm Season
DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa has conducted a series of disaster preparedness drills, testing its ability to respond to severe weather and mass casualty events.
ReadTuscaloosa Developer Bets on Student Housing Boom Near Campus
Crimson Gate Properties is developing a new student housing complex near the University of Alabama, wagering that off-campus demand still has room to grow.
ReadMarion Leads New Rural Development Push in Alabama's Black Belt
Community leaders in Marion and surrounding Perry County are pursuing infrastructure and small-business investment aimed at reversing decades of rural population decline.
ReadShoals-Area Credit Unions Report Steady Membership Growth
Credit unions serving Florence and the Muscle Shoals area are reporting steady membership growth as residents look for lower fees and more personalized service.
ReadAlabama A&M Partners with Rural Districts to Train Future Teachers
Alabama A&M University is expanding partnerships with rural school districts to place education students in classrooms earlier and address statewide teacher shortages.
ReadTuscaloosa Volunteer Network Grows to Meet Rising Community Needs
A Tuscaloosa-based volunteer coordination network is recruiting more community members to support food distribution, home repair, and elder assistance programs.
ReadState Agency Hiring Push Lifts Montgomery's Job Market
Montgomery's economy continues to lean on government employment, with several state agencies expanding staff and boosting demand for office space downtown.
ReadDothan Farmer Diversifies Peanut Operation With Agritourism Venture
Walton Pryce is adding a corn maze, farm store, and fall festival to his family's longtime peanut farm near Dothan to build a second revenue stream.
ReadUSA Health Broadens Cancer Treatment Access With Oncology Expansion
USA Health is expanding oncology services in Mobile, adding treatment capacity and clinical trial options for cancer patients across southwest Alabama.
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