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Beachmate Shovel expands into 100 Walmart stores
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Beachmate said its Made-in-USA Beachmate Shovel is rolling out to 100 Walmart stores nationwide as the Charleston brand pushes its flagship beach tool into one of the country’s largest retail channels.
Timberline Glamping Huntsville wins 2026 Best of Alabama Regional Award
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Timberline Glamping Huntsville has been named a 2026 Best of Alabama Regional Award recipient, highlighting the rise of comfort-first outdoor stays in Alabama’s travel market.
Bark Mountain Pet Resort wins 2026 Best of Alabama Award
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Bark Mountain Pet Resort in Pelham, Alabama, has been named a 2026 Best of Alabama Award winner for its boarding, daycare, training, and grooming services.
Rosa Lee Boutique wins 2026 Best of Alabama Regional Award
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Rosa Lee Boutique in Anniston has been named a 2026 Best of Alabama Regional Award winner, spotlighting the women’s clothing store’s local profile and creative approach to fashion.
A&R Group Opens The Tutwiler Hotel as a DoubleTree by Hilton
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A&R Group has completed the conversion of Birmingham’s historic Tutwiler Hotel into a DoubleTree by Hilton, bringing a refreshed full-service brand to the downtown landmark.
Windemere Cove RV Resort wins 2026 Best of Alabama Award
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Windemere Cove RV Resort on Lake Guntersville has been named a 2026 Best of Alabama Award winner, a recognition that underscores its appeal for RV travelers seeking comfort, convenience and lakeside access in Alabama.
The Southern Outfitter wins 2026 Best of Alabama Award
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The Southern Outfitter in Oneonta, Alabama, earned a 2026 Best of Alabama Award for its mix of apparel, gifts, accessories and Southern lifestyle goods.
Wyland to unveil marine conservation mural at Clearwater Beach Surf Style
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Wyland will unveil a new conservation-themed mural at Surf Style’s Clearwater Beach flagship on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, as the retailer expands an exclusive Wyland Collection.
Corner Bistro wins 2026 Best of Alabama Award
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Corner Bistro in downtown Enterprise, Alabama, has been named a 2026 Best of Alabama Award winner for its farm-to-fork menu, popular brunch service and strong local following.
Wendy Payne builds Travel with Wendy around personal, niche travel planning
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Travel consultant Wendy Payne, founder of Travel with Wendy & Associates in Huntsville, Alabama, is being recognized for turning decades of hospitality and tourism experience into customized trips across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii….
Randi Johnson Hanson brings clinical expertise to Rocky Mountain College
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Influential Women profiled Randi Johnson Hanson, a clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana, highlighting her move from 27 years in practice to higher education.
Palmetto Moon opens first Missouri store in Branson
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Palmetto Moon will open its first Missouri store on Aug. 29 at Tanger Outlets Branson, marking the retailer’s expansion into its 10th state.
Cullman makes Hallmark’s Top 25 Christmas town finalists
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Cullman, Alabama, has advanced to the Top 25 in Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town Contest, putting the city in contention for a national holiday title.
U.S. grid buildout raises demand for workforce housing
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Rising electricity demand, data centers and industrial growth are driving a wave of U.S. transmission and grid-modernization spending that is also increasing the need for skilled construction labor and temporary housing.
Rosendin Electric raises more than $260,000 for Navy SEAL Foundation
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Rosendin Electric brought in more than $260,000 at its sold-out annual golf tournament in Dana Point, California, to support the Navy SEAL Foundation and military families.
The Dairy Alliance brings Tennessee farm stories to state fair
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The Dairy Alliance is using the Tennessee State Fair to spotlight three local dairy farms through an interactive booth, virtual reality and product sampling.
Summit Surgical earns top-tier patient experience ranking
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Summit Surgical in Hutchinson, Kansas, landed in the top 15% of more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals evaluated for patient experience, putting it among 10 Kansas hospitals in that tier.
Girls Soccer Network launches Season 5 of The BIG LIFE podcast
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Girls Soccer Network will premiere the fifth season of The BIG LIFE on Aug. 6, featuring new hosts Paige Thompson of Alabama and Jaiden Rodriguez of USC. The college soccer podcast will follow the duo through the 2026 season with weekly episodes,…
ArcelorMittal Calvert joins Gulf Star Program to fund school STEM and marsh restoration
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ArcelorMittal Calvert has joined the Gulf of America Alliance’s Gulf Star Program, becoming the first manufacturing-sector partner in Alabama.
Hellbilly Hollow heads to theaters Sept. 25 with soundtrack by Kurt Deimer and Roy Mayorga
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The horror film Hellbilly Hollow opens in select U.S. theaters Sept. 25 after being shot entirely at the real Hellbilly Hollow haunted attraction in Vincent, Alabama.
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