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6 days ago | alabamanewscenter.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

By: Javacia Harris BowserLike most faith-based service organizations, Hope Inspired Ministries infuses prayer and Bible study into its program that’s designed to help unemployed individuals obtain, maintain and excel in jobs that are right for them. But as the Bible says in James 2:26, “Faith without works is dead.”That’s why the work of Hope Inspired Ministries (HIM) is not only fueled by faith but also powered by practical solutions.

6 days ago | alabamanewscenter.com | Jerry Underwood

The Alabama Department of Commerce joined forces with Alabama-based partners this week at The Battery Show South to highlight the state’s growing presence in the advanced battery and electrification sectors — a strategic move to attract future investment as the Southeast continues to solidify its reputation as the nation’s “Battery Belt.”Held in Atlanta, The Battery Show South brings together key players from across the evolving regional value chain in the battery industry.

1 week ago | alabamanewscenter.com | Jerry Underwood

A $2.7 million grant from Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will allow the Lawrence County Industrial Development Board (LCIDB) and local officials to expand an industrial site in the North Alabama county. The SEEDS program is a statewide initiative designed to assist local governmental entities with funding for the development of industrial property and the acquisition of land for industrial and business use.

1 week ago | alabamanewscenter.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

By: Javacia Harris BowserJones Valley Teaching Farm – in collaboration with NY Sun Works and Birmingham City Schools – recently announced a new initiative that will bring hydroponic farming to 3,700 Birmingham students. The project builds on Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s nationally recognized Good School Food education framework, which uses hands-on, food-based education to spark student interest in both agriculture and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

1 week ago | alabamanewscenter.com | Jerry Underwood

Jasper Lumber Co. is nearing completion on a transformative $135 million investment to modernize its sawmill facility, reinforcing its long-term commitment to its Walker County hometown of Jasper and the state’s thriving forestry industry. The upgrade, which began in 2020 and is expected to be completed in 2026, is equipping the facility with advanced, high-technology equipment that will significantly increase efficiency and production capacity.