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Building Donated to Selma Area Food Bank

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma Area Food Bank has provided food to thousands of people since COVID-19 hit. And it’s all thanks to a timely donation. “My wife and I, and my brother and his wife, and a gentleman from Birmingham named Harry Kampakis, we all owned this building together,” said Joe Mussafer of Montgomery. “And so, it’s…

Gov. George Wallace’s Name Removed Off UAB Building Due to 1960s Support of Racial Segregation

FILE – In this June 11, 1963 file photo, Gov. George Wallace blocks the entrance to the University of Alabama as he turned back a federal officer attempting to enroll two black students at the university campus in Tuscaloosa, Ala.  (AP Photo/File) The University of Alabama at Birmingham has removed the name of four-term governor and presidential candidate George C….

U.S. Construction Spending Rose to Nearly 11-year High

U.S. developers ramped up construction spending in February to the largest amount in nearly 11 years, led by more building of homes, highways and schools. The Commerce Department says construction spending rose 0.8 percent in February to the highest level since April 2006, after two months of declines. Builders are rapidly putting up more homes in response to strong demand…

New Building in Greenville Could Bring in Business

The new building is set right on the edge of Sherling Lake, next to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. A new building near Sherling Lake in Greenville could potentially attract new businesses. Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon is excited to show off what he touts as one of the best views the city has to offer. “It’s an opportunity for…