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The Admiral Hotel To Host Grand Reopening August 1
The newly renovated The Admiral Hotel at 251 Government Street in Downtown Mobile will hold an official grand reopening on August 1, Downtown Mobile Today reports. Originally opened in 1940, The boutique hotel reflects Mobile’s rich history, vibrant culture and lively atmosphere, and it is now owned and operated by Avocet Hospitality. With 156 guest rooms, an outdoor pool, extensive meeting spaces and an onsite restaurant, The Admiral Hotel has incorporated new furnishings that tie in bright purples, reds and golds, paying homage to the city’s Mardi Gras roots. Another new feature is Le Moyne’s Chophouse, which is slated to open August 19.
AAF Mobile Bay To Hold Forum On AI
American Advertising Federation (AAF) Mobile Bay is hosting an AI Forum panel discussion on August 28 at 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Innovation Portal in Mobile. The event gives attendees a chance to engage with a panel of local marketing professionals who are not only actively implementing AI in their lives, but are also passionate about navigating the world using AI. Panelists include Caleb Moore, production director, Good Giant; Josef Holloway, marketing manager, Gray Media; and Ashlie Anderson, brand manager, Blue Leopard. Attendance is free for AAF Mobile Bay Members and open to the public for $25.
Live at Rouses: Fairhope Snack Company
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - While live at Rouses, we got to highlight one local company, the Fairhope Snack Company, and their hit item: Mule Mix. Mule Mix is a combination of wheat squares, cheese squares, peanuts, corn squares, rice squares, toasted oats, and pretzel sticks all in a secret blend of spices. Mule Mix can be purchased at our local Rouses.
Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
The real story behind the perceived increase in HS transfer athletes: ‘It’s 100 percent out of control’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. Most Alabama high school football coaches believe the number of student-athletes transferring...
U.S. Senators Call on Mexican President to Halt Land Seizure of Alabama-Based Vulcan Materials Company
Washington D.C. – In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have urged Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) to cease his government’s attempts to confiscate land owned and operated by Vulcan Materials Company, an Alabama-based construction aggregates producer. Last week, the López Obrador […] The post U.S. Senators Call on Mexican President to Halt Land Seizure of Alabama-Based Vulcan Materials Company appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Valley Allstars lose Game 1 in World Series to good Team Georgia; look to start fresh against Tennessee
The Valley 10U AAA Allstars, also known as Team Alabama, made their debut at the Diamond Youth Baseball World Series on Thursday morning. However, the team fell to their opponent, Team Georgia, from Schley County, 10-3. The first game of the tournament is “pool play,” meaning their journey is not over. The boys will now […] The post Valley Allstars lose Game 1 in World Series to good Team Georgia; look to start fresh against Tennessee appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Three on News 3: Alabama lawmakers on prison change, New Georgia 2024 election poll, Local hair salon helps women with alopecia
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’S STORIES:
ADSFR Results Show Evidence of Flounder Rebound
Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Powers watched the southern...
New Apartment Complex Opens In Fairhope
The Flats at East Bay is composed of new luxury apartments at 9376 Twin Beech Road in Fairhope. The Flats at East Bay offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with classic finishes and modern luxuries such as spacious, open floor plans with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops and wood-style flooring. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, a dog park and more. There is quick access from them to Downtown Fairhope and Highway 98.
‘We’re looking at a miracle’: Alabama baby celebrates first birthday after being given a 1% chance to live
Herron Abney III, affectionately known as Tripp, is defying all odds despite being told he has a 1% chance of surviving. Tripp, who was born at barely 21 weeks and 3 days of gestation to parents Herron Abney II and Trashinda Gavin, recently celebrated his first birthday despite the doubts of the medical community.
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