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February 26, 2025

Alabama Business Today

Business

79 layoffs coming as Alabama steel plant closes to send work to Texas

The expected job cuts bring Alabama’s tally on employees impacted by mass layoffs already scheduled for 2025 to nearly 1,500.

By Hannah Denham | hdenham@al.com

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Birmingham Real Time News

Warrior Met Coal nearing production on $1.3 billion Blue Creek mine

The company expects the preparation plant to start in the middle of 2025 and the longwall to start no later than the second quarter of 2026.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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News

2 national chains dominate store closings

Two national chains are among those shuttering multiple stores so far in 2025.

By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com

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News

Update: Is Slack down? Issues reported with messaging app

Users started reporting problems this morning.

By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com

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Birmingham Real Time News

What’s the future for this historic Birmingham landmark? ‘A backbone for Birmingham’

After years of planning, Alabama Power is stepping back from redeveloping the Powell Steam Plant, which once powered the city's streetcars and downtown electricity.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Huntsville Real Time News

Updated historic marker to be dedicated honoring Huntsville Black business owners

Event to be held Friday at the Courthouse Square.

By Scott Turner | sturner@al.com

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