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February 25, 2024

Alabama Business Today

From the Lede

Country music star Luke Bryan bringing cold beer and hand-rolled cigars to Orange Beach

Wawa, Lartigue Seafood and Nothing Bundt Cakes are all among real estate news of note in recent days in Mobile and Baldwin counties.

By Kathy Jumper

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News

Buyer’s market: Mobile Boat Show hot spot amid post-pandemic cooling for boat sales

The 72nd Mobile Boat Show might be one of the oldest boat shows in the United States. And despite a cooling for boat sales nationally, the coastal Alabama show is drawing its typical 12,000 attendees this weekend.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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From the Lede

‘Las Vegas Strip on steroids’: Why lawmakers are looking to block casinos at Alabama’s beaches

Two lawmakers in Baldwin County believe the coastal county that is the state's tourism attraction doesn't need casinos. But there are questions as to the level of that opposition.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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From the Lede

Huntsville’s Big Cove residents want their own post office, zip code

Owens Cross Roads post office overwhelmed by population growth.

By Scott Turner | sturner@al.com

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Business

Own one of these chargers from IKEA? They are being recalled

Ikea is recalling a brand of USB chargers because the cable can become damaged or break over time, posing burn and electric shock hazards.

By Shauna Stuart | sstuart@al.com

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Business

Birmingham’s Motion Industries to acquire two Canadian companies

The transaction is expected to be finalized at the end of February.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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