Published on: January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) has been in Birmingham since 1905 and is celebrating its 121st year. On Thursday, the Jefferson County Commission made sure the company won’t be leaving anytime soon.
The Commission voted unanimously to approve ACIPCO’s anticipated investment of $793.1 million in its North Birmingham facility that would switch over the company’s operations to electric-fired furnaces, reducing emissions by more than 90 percent.
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October 17, 2026 at 7:05 AM
A strong, dry cold front pushed through Alabama yesterday, and much cooler drier air been filtering into the state throughout the night. This weekend will feature highs and lows quite seasonable for this time of year with elevated winds today. As we head into next week, an upper-level ridge from the west will cause temperatures to increase each day. Alabama will remain rain-free through the 7 day period. Continue reading
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October 16, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Alabama Power restored service to about 90% of customers within 24 hours after Hurricane Isaias, mobilizing thousands of workers and advanced storm-planning tools to recover from widespread damage across south Alabama. Continue reading
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