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Rock N Roll Sushi names Rick Gestring CEO
Rock N Roll Sushi has named Rick Gestring its next CEO, succeeding Craig LeMieux, the chain of around 80 casual-dining restaurants based in Mobile, Alabama, said Monday. Most recently, Gestring was brand officer of franchisee Tasty Restaurant Group, leading its KFC and Taco Bell restaurants. Prior to that, he was senior vice president of franchise operations for Honey Baked Ham, and before that was chief restaurant officer of Blaze Pizza. He also has held operations leadership roles at Dunkin’, Arby’s, Starbucks, Peet’s Coffee, and Taco Bell.
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Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts Navy Future Commission for Industrial Base Review
Members of the National Commission on the Future of the Navy tour the Arleigh Burke class destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division on Sept. 24 in Pascagoula, Miss. Commissioners Arthur H. “Trip” Barber III, left, and Mitchell Waldman, right, speak with Ingalls leadership as part of the commission’s nationwide review to develop recommendations for strengthening American seapower. (Credit: HII)
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Triton Stone Group Celebrates 20 years of Service
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Triton Stone Group started in 2006 and began as a way to help rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Katie Jensen, co-founder of Triton Stone Group, joined WKRG News 5’s Take 5 to share the mission of Triton Stone Group and what drives the company today.
gulfcoastjourneys.com
Cotton Bayou Condominiums - Orange Beach
Cotton Bayou Condominiums in Orange Beach, Alabama, have a great outdoor pool with a tiki bar, bbq area, fishing dock, boat slips, tennis court, and picnic area. Cotton Bayou Condos has 68 units that are spread between different buildings. The community is located across the street from the beach close to the Cotton Bayou Beach Access.
takingthekids.com
This Warehouse-Sized Mississippi Thrift Store Takes A Whole Saturday To Walk Aisle By Aisle
Rain was coming down sideways on the Mississippi coast, and the plan for the day fell apart before lunch. What saved it was a wide, plain building off a side street with a parking lot full of cars and no hint of what was inside. Behind those front windows sat...
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Master Boat Builders launch third Suderman & Young escort tug
Master Boat Builders, Inc., Coden, Ala., recently launched the Titan, the third RApport 3000-class escort tug in a four-tug series for the for Suderman & Young Towing Company. “Titan reflects the continued strength of our partnership with Suderman & Young, and our team's ability to deliver high-performance escort tugs that meet the needs of today's harbor operations,” said Garrett Rice, president of Master Boat, in announcing the delivery. “We're proud to launch the third vessel in this four-tug series and look forward to continuing this important program."
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The Grounds stops booking certain events, citing insurance
A decision by The Grounds to stop hosting certain types of events is drawing attention and criticism on social media. At the center of the conversation: new restrictions tied to the venue’s insurance policy. Josh Woods, Executive Director of The Grounds and the Greater Gulf State Fair, says the nonprofit recently renewed its insurance, and with that renewal came exclusions affecting what kinds of events it can host.
WLBT
Biloxi native Christine Powell named new Stennis Space Center director
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Since the dawn of America’s space program, Mississippi has been present. Less than a month after John F. Kennedy declared America’s lunar destiny, the plans for Stennis Space Center were announced. When the U.S. looks to touch the stars, the mission has...
alabamagazette.com
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Daphne metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Daphne metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
baybusinessnews.com
Premium Plate To Build $20-Million Axis Facility
Premium Plate, a TF Warren Co., is investing more than $20 million in a new facility and equipment at 217 Salco Road in Axis to expand its steel processing capabilities and establish a permanent operation. Premium Plate is a supplier of mill-certified plate and structural steel products in a variety of grades, serving customers across industries including construction, oil and gas, power generation, pressure vessels, marine, transportation and tank manufacturing. The company has previously operated from leased facilities in Mobile County, including a location along Highway 43 and its current operation in Chickasaw. The new Axis facility represents a significant long-term investment in a purpose-built operation designed to support the company’s continued growth. The project is expected to create 12 new jobs over the next two years. The facility is expected to open in January 2027.
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Barnes & Noble opens new store in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Barnes & Noble officially reopened in Mobile on Wednesday, 16 years after closing its former Springdale Mall location. The new bookstore is located in McGregor Square on Airport Boulevard. The store covers more than 20,000 square feet, offering books, games, gifts and a cafe. Local author...
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Master Boat Awarded Navy Contract For LCUs
Master Boat Builders, Inc. of Coden has been awarded an Other Transaction agreement by the U.S. Navy to build the Landing Craft, Utility (LCU)-class crafts and an option to manufacture an additional craft, with work to continue through 2029. Master Boat says the award marks a significant milestone for it as the company’s first defense shipbuilding contract as a prime shipyard. It also said the award demonstrates the value of leveraging shipyards of all sizes and capabilities across the U.S. industrial base to ultimately expand domestic production capacity, strengthen the skilled maritime workforce and support the shared objective of delivering more vessels to the fleet faster. The LCU program is a critical component of the Navy and U.S. Marine Corps’s efforts to modernize expeditionary logistics capabilities and maintain operational readiness in contested maritime environments. Designed to transport troops, vehicles, equipment and supplies, the vessel can carry up to 152 light tons of cargo. Equipped with a bow ramp, stern gate and specialized cargo-handling capabilities, the LCU supports force projection, expeditionary operations, humanitarian assistance and logistics missions around the world.