Category Archives: Development

Forever Wild Land Trust Secures 3,518 Acres on Tallapoosa River’s Yates Reservoir

Posted on January 22, 2010 by SPHogan

January 22, 2010 The State of Alabama’s Forever Wild Land Trust has recently completed a significant land purchase in east-central Alabama. The week of January 4, Forever Wild concluded a lengthy negotiation for the purchase of 3,518-acres on the western … Continue reading →

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Governor Riley Calls on Legislature to Take Action on the Economy

Posted on January 22, 2010 by SPHogan

MONTGOMERY – Governor Bob Riley says news that Alabama’s unemployment rate increased to 11 percent in December should stimulate the Alabama Legislature to vote on proposals that use tax incentives to help the private industry create jobs. In his State … Continue reading →

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Final Date Approaching for the EQIP, WHIP, and GRP Programs

Posted on January 19, 2010 by SPHogan

Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett reminds landowners that January 29, 2010, is the cutoff date for three Farm Bill Programs.  Applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP), and the … Continue reading →

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Leeds Planning Commission Coverage

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Justin Hogan

By Justin Hogan The Leeds Planning Commission convened for their regular meeting on January 14, 2010, 6:00 p.m. at the Leeds Civic Center. Present were Chairman Brett Isom, Eddie Cook, George Cussick, Councilor Ross Bartee, and Michael Hall. Wellington Development Corporation … Continue reading →

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Sessions Comments on Army Contracting Command Headquarters move to Redstone

Posted on January 8, 2010 by David Hogan

U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) made the following comments Thursday after the Army’s announcement to relocate the Army Contracting Command and Headquarters, Expeditionary Contracting Command from Fort Belvoir, Va. to Redstone Arsenal, Ala: “I am delighted with the Army’s announcement … Continue reading →

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Blasting Tonight on I-20 in Leeds

Posted on December 29, 2009 by David Hogan

LEEDS, AL (Dec. 29, 2009) - Blasting continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress 20 road construction project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County. Weather permitting, blasting will … Continue reading →

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Water on Moon Could Mean Extended Lunar Visits, Says UAB Astrophysicist

Posted on November 14, 2009 by David Hogan

 BIRMINGHAM, AL – NASA scientists confirmed the existence of water on the moon Friday, and University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) astrophysicist Perry Gerakines, Ph.D., says the discovery could make extended-stay bases for human exploration on the Lunar surface a … Continue reading →

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Shelby Announces Funding for Birmingham Area Commerce, Justice, and Science Projects

Posted on November 12, 2009 by David Hogan

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), ranking member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee (CJS), announced Senate approval of the fiscal year 2010 CJS Appropriations bill.  The legislation includes funding for several projects in Alabama. … Continue reading →

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Governor Riley Leading Economic Development Mission To Colombia This Week

Posted on November 2, 2009 by David Hogan

 MONTGOMERY – Governor Bob Riley will lead a delegation of business and government leaders on an economic development mission to Colombia from Monday-Wednesday this week.  During the visit, the Alabama delegation will meet with top business prospects and senior government officials, … Continue reading →

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Bright Spots in Alabama’s Economy

Posted on October 14, 2009 by David Hogan

 1.  EADS Opens Aircraft Maintenance Center in Mobile EADS North America formally opened a $6 million aircraft maintenance center earlier this month at Mobile Regional Airport.  The 30,000-square-foot facility is designed to maintain and repair EADS CASA aircraft in use by government customers … Continue reading →

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