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Baldwin REALTORS Multiple Listing Service reports significant year-over-year increases from August 2023 to August 2024 in average days on market for both the “Traditional Residential” and “Resort” areas, meaning listings across the county typically stayed in “Active” status longer before going under contract. Additionally, total closed sales decreased across both submarkets in comparison with the…
As construction of the University of South Alabama’s (USA) new Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine building continues, the project has received its largest gift from an individual. Native Mobilian and local businessman Elliot B. Maisel has committed $5 million to the $200-million facility that will allow the university to graduate more physicians and accelerate…
Austal USA was recently awarded a $450-million contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat to expand submarine module production capacity in Mobile in support of the U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base. This contract award will fund Austal to enhance its existing infrastructure by designing, constructing and outfitting a new module fabrication and outfitting facility to support…
Lucy Buffett, founder and owner of LuLu’s restaurants in Gulf Shores; Destin, Florida; and North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has announced Johnny Fisher as the new president and chief operating officer. A native of Mobile, Fisher has an extensive background in the restaurant industry, including being the general manager of LuLu’s in Gulf Shores from…
As the Agency of Record for the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, Lewis Communications of Mobile has rebranded the Kentucky Bourbon Trail’s brand and website. The launch of the rebrand coincides with the trail’s 25th anniversary. The association began with seven distilleries and now has 46 distilleries and attracted more than 2.5 million visitors last year. Lewis…
Kinetic Capital Holding, which develops manufactured housing and RV campgrounds across the Southeast, is to transform 78 acres in Baldwin County into a community with approximately 240 manufactured homes. “This initiative not only addresses the housing crisis with affordable options for residents, but also capitalizes on Baldwin County’s rapid growth and appeal as a desirable…
The Alabama Port Authority has announced that the final phase of the Mobile Harbor Modernization Project has begun. The six-phase project commenced in May 2021 and is expected to be completed in the first half of next year. “Once complete, this project will provide a major advantage to shippers, creating even more opportunity for economic…
Mobile Ballet has announced its 2024-2025 season. Performances begin with A Midsummer Night’s Dream on October 6 at 2 p.m., which will feature choreography by Artistic Director Katia Garza. Next is The Nutcracker on December 21 at 2 and 7 p.m. and December 22 at 2 p.m., which will feature guest artists joining the Mobile…
The Mobile Chamber Music Society has announced it is offering free admission to all students throughout its 2024-2025 concert season thanks to a grant renewal from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and The Caring Foundation. The five-concert season begins on September 29 with the Grammy Award-winning Imani Winds and runs until March 16,…
Work has started on Fairhope’s Working Waterfront, FOX10 reports. What had initially been bid as a $6-million project will now take approximately $10 million to complete. The city’s share is almost $1.2 million. Most funds are from the RESTORE Act. The project has several goals, including repairs on the damaged seawall and improvements to the…
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