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The Highland Group recently announced the completion of two new Longleaf Recovery & Wellness facilities in Spanish Fort and Madison, Alabama. This expansive, multisite project is to significantly enhance treatment options for Alabamians who suffer from primary substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Longleaf Recovery Baldwin facility in Spanish Fort recently celebrated its grand opening…
Activity on the Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration Project began last week to maintain the access channels and degrade dredged material berms built last fall, the Mobile County Commission announced. The access channels were created at the beginning of the Dauphin Island Shoreline Restoration Project construction so barges could be brought into position to build…
The Highland Group has announced it was awarded a new renovation project for the historic Centennial Bank branch building, located at 24989 State Street in Elberta. This renovation encompasses 4,856 ft2 and aims to modernize and enhance the existing branch bank building. The project will involve significant interior and exterior architectural and mechanical, electrical and…
The Mobile County Commission recently awarded a $23.1-million contract to construct the new Mobile County Aquatic Center. Designed by Williams Blackstock Architects and awarded to Persons Services Corp., construction is expected to begin in September, with completion anticipated in approximately 12 to 18 months. The center will be developed in phases. The 40,000-ft2 facility’s Phase…
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) has announced that the National Marine Educators Association recognized Dr. Tina Miller-Way’s dedication to enhancing marine science lessons with the 2024 Individual National Marine Education Award. Miller-Way serves as Discovery Hall Programs chair at DISL and helps develop materials and activities used by educators nationwide. She helped grow DISL’s…
Amtrak’s passenger rail service is set to make its return to Mobile after Josh Woods, who represents District 6 on the Mobile City Council, recently changed his mind to support a funding agreement and ground lease with Amtrak, AL.com reported. Now that it has the needed votes on the council, a vote on the funding…
The Mobile Airport Authority has announced the launch of BuildBFM.com, a dedicated website designed to keep the public informed about the ongoing construction of the new terminal and parking garage at Mobile International Airport (BFM). The website includes construction updates, project milestones, frequently asked questions, and community engagement and job opportunities. Scheduled to open in…
The I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project in South Alabama has received a $550-million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bridge Investment Program, AL.com is among outlets to report. The funds will go directly toward the estimated $3.5-billion project that includes the construction of a new six-lane, 215-ft-tall, 7.4-mi.-long cable-stay bridge in Downtown…
Mobile-based Austal USA has begun construction on the company’s newest final assembly facility south of its current waterfront facility. Its design includes a new assembly building, waterfront improvements and a new shiplift system. The construction continues the expansion Austal began in March 2021 with the groundbreaking of its steel panel line. It will provide a…
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors has opened an office location at 7101 Highway 90, Suite 200 in Daphne. Baldwin County’s aerospace community, robust manufacturing and distribution sector, and strong retail and hospitality environment are three industries Warren Averett says it specializes in serving with its accounting and advisory services. Cyndi Warren, CPA, managing member of…
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