Local Business
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Decatur
Mobile Port Braces for Cruise Boom Amid Carnival Pause
Alabama's Port of Mobile faces mixed tides in 2026 cruise tourism: a national record of 21.7 million American cruisers clashes with Carnival Spirit's six-month suspension. New itineraries from other lines could still deliver economic lift to the Gulf Coast hub. Local leaders eye upgrades to sustain momentum.
Carpenter Technology Picks Limestone County for $500M Alabama Plant
Carpenter Technology Corp. is investing $500 million in a massive new manufacturing facility near Huntsville, Alabama, targeting aerospace and energy demand. The 400,000-square-foot plant on 230 acres in Limestone County promises hundreds of high-tech jobs. This move bolsters Alabama's Rocket City as a hub for premium alloys.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GE Appliances Invests $28 Million in Decatur Plant, Opens On-Site Clinic
GE Appliances will pour $28 million into its Decatur plant to install new production technology and an on-site health clinic for workers.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026