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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Elba

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.

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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

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