Bay Business News

02/07/2025

Gulf States Engineering, Inc. (GSE) has announced that Dr. Partha Sarker, a member of its electrical engineering team, received a Doctor of Philosophy in systems engineering from the University of South Alabama (USA) in December 2024. GSE also promoted Timothy G. Morris Jr. to structural department manager.

Gulf States Engineering, Inc. (GSE) has announced that Dr. Partha Sarker, a member of its electrical engineering team, received a doctorate of philosophy in systems engineering from the University of South Alabama (USA) in December 2024. Originally from Bangladesh, Sarker has been with GSE for almos...

02/07/2025

Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS) teachers Nicole Bolton and David Dai were recently recognized among the nation’s top math and science teachers by the White House and National Science Foundation. Read more.

Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS) teachers Nicole Bolton and David Dai were recently recognized among the nation’s top math and science teachers by the White House and National Science Foundation. Both teach at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies in Downtown Mobile. Bolton teaches c...

02/07/2025

The Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) Mobile chapter is hosting its next luncheon on February 27 at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Innovation Portal in Mobile. It will feature Bri Burrell, Miss Alabama 2023 and TRIO Project specialist at Coastal Alabama Community College. Burrell will share insights on media training and interview tips specifically tailored for public relations professionals. Whether an attendee is prepping for an interview or helping clients navigate the media, this meeting aims to provide practical advice to boost media communication skills.

The Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) Mobile chapter is hosting its next luncheon on February 27 at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Innovation Portal in Mobile. It will feature Bri Burrell, Miss Alabama 2023 and TRIO Project specialist at Coastal Alabama Community College. Burrell will share insights....

02/07/2025

Jes & Gray Living recently held a grand opening for its newest location at 30500 Highway 181, Suite 600 in Spanish Fort. This marks the third location for the brand in just two-and-a-half years. Read more.

Jes & Gray Living recently held a grand opening for its newest location at 30500 Highway 181, Suite 600 in Spanish Fort. This marks the third location for the brand in just two-and-a-half years. Jes & Gray Living was founded through a partnership between two families united by their shared passion f...

02/07/2025

Malouf Carpet One recently held grand opening of its new location in Baldwin County at 7745 Highway 59 South in Foley. The family-owned and -operated company opened its first location in Greenwood, Mississippi, in 1946. Read more.

Malouf Carpet One has announced a grand opening of its new location in Baldwin County for February 6 at 4 p.m. at 7745 Highway 59 South in Foley. The family-owned and -operated company opened its first location in Greenwood, Mississippi, in 1946. In 2000, Gardner Malouf took his grandfather’s orig...

02/07/2025

The City of Foley recently kicked off construction of its new library and community center at 230 East Orange Avenue. The building will be almost 40,000 ft2, approximately twice the size of the current facility next to City Hall. Read more.

The City of Foley recently kicked off construction of its new library and community center at 230 East Orange Avenue. The building will be almost 40,000 ft2, approximately twice the size of the current facility next to City Hall. It will have a meeting space, an auditorium, computer labs and study r...

02/07/2025

Democratic leadership has announced that U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures will serve as the vice ranking member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Read more.

Democratic leadership has announced that U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures will serve as the vice ranking member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. This makes Figures the No. 2 Democrat on the committee that will be at the center of addressing key infra...

02/07/2025

Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Executive Director Heath Harmon recently announced the future sites for the Super 7 state football championships for the next four years, and Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama is one. The plan calls for the 2025 and 2027 Super 7 to be in Birmingham and the 2026 and 2028 Super 7 to be in Mobile. Read more.

Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Executive Director Heath Harmon recently announced the future sites for the Super 7 state football championships for the next four years, and Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama is one. The plan calls fo...

02/07/2025

The Lewis Communications :30 video created to celebrate the Kentucky Bourbon Trail 25th anniversary and the unveiling of its new identity and rebrand won gold in the categories of “Brand Launch Video” and “Outdoor” at the Graphis Awards. The campaign also won the following: gold for “Airport Duratran,” platinum for “Posters” and gold for “Print Advertisements.” Additionally, World Beverage Innovation named Lewis’ Kentucky Bourbon Trail Brand Campaign its Marketing Campaign of the Year.

The Lewis Communications :30 video created to celebrate the Kentucky Bourbon Trail 25th anniversary and the unveiling of its new identity and rebrand won gold in the categories of “Brand Launch Video” and “Outdoor” at the Graphis Awards. The campaign also won the following: gold for “Airpo...

02/07/2025

Thomas Hospital held a groundbreaking of its new patient tower on January 29. The new patient tower will include on-call physician and employee handicapped parking on the first floor, 25 medical-surgical beds on the second floor to increase inpatient care capacity and shell space on the remaining two floors designed for future use to accommodate the hospital’s growing services. Read more.

Thomas Hospital held a groundbreaking of its new patient tower on January 29. The new patient tower will include on-call physician and employee handicapped parking on the first floor, 25 medical-surgical beds on the second floor to increase inpatient care capacity and shell space on the remaining tw...

02/07/2025

Green Health Laboratories has announced a testing facility in Foley, which is to create up to 50 high-paying jobs over the next three years. It represents approximately $3.4 million in capital investment for the City of Foley. Green Health Laboratories is a fully licensed and accredited laboratory that specializes in advanced testing for the cannabis and h**p industries. Read more.

Green Health Laboratories has announced a testing facility in Foley, which is to create up to 50 high-paying jobs over the next three years. It represents approximately $3.4 million in capital investment for the City of Foley. Green Health Laboratories is a fully licensed and accredited laboratory t...

02/07/2025

Sunny 105.7 has announced the launch of the‬‭ first Heroes of the Gulf Coast‬‭ campaign, which benefits the Sea Glass Initiative. This‬ ‭community-driven effort aims to honor individuals in the Gulf Coast area who have performed‬‭ extraordinary acts of heroism.‬ Read more.

Sunny 105.7 has announced the launch of the‬‭ first Heroes of the Gulf Coast‬‭ campaign, which benefits the Sea Glass Initiative. This‬ ‭community-driven effort aims to honor individuals in the Gulf Coast area who have performed‬‭ extraordinary acts of heroism.‬ Sunny 105.7 is call...

02/07/2025

The Wharf at Orange Beach has announced that applications are open for its fifth annual $10,000 scholarship that will be awarded to one graduating high school senior who resides and attends school in Baldwin County in 2025. Read more.

The Wharf at Orange Beach has announced that applications are open for its fifth annual $10,000 scholarship that will be awarded to one graduating high school senior who resides and attends school in Baldwin County in 2025. The scholarship is awarded through The Wharf’s Anchor Campaign, the missio...

02/07/2025

The Mobile Arts Council has announced its upcoming 2025 District 1 Visual Arts Achievement Program and Young at Art exhibition, showcasing the talents of young artists from across the region. The program, which includes public and private schools from Baldwin and Mobile counties, offers students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions to the visual arts. Read more.

The Mobile Arts Council has announced its upcoming 2025 District 1 Visual Arts Achievement Program and Young at Art exhibition, showcasing the talents of young artists from across the region. The program, which includes public and private schools from Baldwin and Mobile counties, offers students in....

02/07/2025

We were honored to attend the USA By the Bay Speaker Series! During this series, attendees can listen to diverse lectures, performances, and more.

02/07/2025

USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital neonatologist Kelechi Ikeri has been named one of five national recipients of the American Academy of Pediatrics/Vermont Oxford Network Scholars Award. The award recognizes future leaders in newborn care who exemplify dedication to data-driven quality improvement in the care of infants and families. Read more.

USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital neonatologist Kelechi Ikeri has been named one of five national recipients of the American Academy of Pediatrics/Vermont Oxford Network Scholars Award. The award recognizes future leaders in newborn care who exemplify dedication to data-driven quality imp...

02/07/2025

The Mobile Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is performing “Modern Romance” on February 8 at 7:30 p.m. and February 9 at 2:30 p.m. at Saenger Theatre Mobile. The concert is a blend of Philip Glass’ contemporary timpani concerto with Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet. Read more.

The Mobile Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is performing “Modern Romance” on February 8 at 7:30 p.m. and February 9 at 2:30 p.m. at Saenger Theatre Mobile. The concert is a blend of Philip Glass’ contemporary timpani concerto with Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet. MSO’s Principal Timpanist Lau...

02/07/2025

The Ballyhoo Festival will be held at Gulf State Park on March 1-2, Mullet Wrapper reports. Celebrating fine art and culture, it will have 115 arts and crafts vendors from across the U.S. on display. Read more.

The Ballyhoo Festival will be held at Gulf State Park on March 1-2, Mullet Wrapper reports. Celebrating fine art and culture, it will have 115 arts and crafts vendors from across the U.S. on display. Focusing on the culture of different people and locations in the U.S., the event will feature the Po...