robertocarter+FollowBig changes coming to Shelby County and HuntsvilleA $440 million data center is set to transform Columbiana in Shelby County, bringing new tech jobs and a major economic boost to the area. Meanwhile, Mountain Brook Village welcomes a new Chase Bank branch, reviving a spot that’s been empty since a fire in 2022. And for cocktail lovers, Birmingham’s award-winning Adios bar is expanding to Huntsville’s Lumberyard downtown, led by James Beard finalist Jose Medina Camacho. These moves signal exciting growth and fresh opportunities across Alabama—how do you think these changes will impact our communities? #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #AlabamaNews00Share
mary01+FollowWinn-Dixie exits Alabama: What’s next for shoppers?Winn-Dixie is closing its last 7 Alabama stores by March, ending a presence that’s lasted since the 1960s. For folks in Fairhope, Mobile, Millbrook, Opelika, Tuscaloosa, and Birmingham, this means big changes in where you’ll shop for groceries. Some locations will reopen under new brands like Food City or Piggly Wiggly, but it’s still a major shift for local routines and workers. How do you feel about losing a longtime neighborhood store? Will you stick with the new brands or look elsewhere? Let’s talk about what this means for our communities. #Food #AlabamaNews #WinnDixie00Share
John Nelson+FollowEmpire, Alabama cult raid raises big questionsA rural Alabama campsite became the center of a federal investigation after authorities raided a religious group whose leader claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus. The group, called “More than the Prophet Ministries,” had been living in Empire for months, drawing followers from across the country. The raid uncovered a firearm and marijuana, and three members were arrested for refusing to identify themselves. The involvement of Homeland Security hints at deeper concerns beyond local disputes. This situation really highlights the tension between unconventional communities and law enforcement. What do you think about the balance between religious freedom and public safety in cases like this? #Religion #AlabamaNews #CommunitySafety11Share
