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Orange Beach Interior Firm Promotes Off-Season Makeovers for Beach Properties
Off-season upgrades can help boost rental income next year. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Southern Palms Furniture & Decor in Orange Beach, Alabama, is encouraging coastal property owners to refresh their beach homes and vacation rentals this fall. The studio specializes in transforming condos, beach houses, and rental properties into polished, functional spaces. Owner and lead designer Freda Butler leads the team. The business offers full-service interior design tailored to Gulf Coast properties.
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New gas station becomes Gulfport’s first along beach since Katrina
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — A new gas station is open across from Gulfport beach just in time for Cruisin’ the Coast. Beth’s is the first gas station along the beach in Gulfport since Hurricane Katrina. Owner Jody Thind said he saw an opportunity to bring a needed...
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Why Seniors Are Flocking to This Affordable Alabama Retirement Haven
The kayak is not supposed to spend retirement in the garage. Neither are the walking shoes. Yet that is what happens in plenty of places once winter arrives and everyday costs start eating into the budget. This Alabama retirement community offers a different setup. Mild weather keeps outdoor plans alive...
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Foley To Crack Down On Door-To-Door Sales With New Ordinance
New rules require permits, badges, and background checks for solicitors. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is implementing new rules to give residents more say over who may knock on their doors for commercial purposes. The Foley City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance governing commercial door-to-door solicitation. The new regulations include permit requirements, background checks, and city-issued identification badges. They also limit solicitation hours.
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Perdido Key Lighted Market Coming To Town Centre
Perdido Key, Fla. — (GSN) — The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host a Lighted Night Market at The Villagio, Perdido Town Centre in Perdido Key, Florida. This free, public event brings together local vendors, artisans, and entertainers for an evening of shopping and community fun. Guests are encouraged to stroll through a market of decorated tents and unique goods. The event promises an experience that highlights what makes Perdido Key a distinctive Gulf Coast destination.
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Roberts Brothers Real Estate Celebrates Lorena Gregorius as Recipient of Baldwin REALTORS® Lifetime Achievement Award
Fairhope, Alabama (August 28, 2026) – Roberts Brothers, Inc. is proud to congratulate Lorena Gregorius on being recognized as the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award winner. This honor is a reflection of her strong relationships, extensive knowledge and commitment to her peers and community. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented...
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Job fair scheduled for Oct. 7 at Mobile Convention Center
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 30, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Oak View Group, which handles Regions Arena, Saenger Theatre and the Mobile Convention Center, is hosting a job fair and inviting other businesses to set up as well. According to a news release, the job fair will be Wednesday, […]
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Prichard data center gets site plan approval as developer addresses community concerns
After weeks of debate, the proposed Edged data center in Prichard now has site plan approval. The approved site plan is the latest step toward development of the proposed $93 million data center on Telegraph Road. The planning commission gave the project the final green light Tuesday afternoon. Real estate...
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Stalled Prichard data center back on, lawyer says
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - A proposed data center that has sparked controversy is back on, according to a lawyer for the company that plans to build the facility. Edged Energy wants to build the facility off Telegraph Road. The proposal has generated fierce opposition from some citizens. Earlier this month, an attorney for the company threatened to sue Prichard after city officials determined the company had not first received a go-ahead from the Planning Commission.
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Prosecutors now reviewing case involving two Mobile businesses
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - FOX10 Investigates has learned the Mobile Police Department has handed over the All Weather Roofing & Construction/ Window Depot USA of Mobile case to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office. Once prosecutors review the case, they will decide whether the business owners, Ward and Theresa...
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The Navy adds three shipyards to build its LCU 1700 landing craft, with $280.5 million in initial agreements
Three Gulf Coast builders are now on contract to build the Navy’s next-generation landing craft. The Navy has awarded prototype agreements for the LCU 1700 class to Conrad Shipyard of Orange, Texas; Master Boat Builders of Coden, Alabama; and Saronic Technologies of Brownsville, Texas, with an initial construction obligation of $280,521,389. The Landing Craft, Utility […]