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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.
Muscatine launches sponsorship push for parks, sports tourism and wellness
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The City of Muscatine has launched its first formal community sponsorship initiative to support parks, recreation, sports tourism, public wellness and economic development.
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.
RefillGenie adds Spanish-language access for same-day prescription refills
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RefillGenie now offers Spanish-language access to its text-based prescription refill service across 49 states and Washington, D.C. The Jersey City telehealth company says it has treated 15,000 patients as it expands a 24/7 option for people who…
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers opens new Gulfport location
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has opened a new store at 12317 Hwy 49 in Gulfport, Mississippi, expanding its footprint in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area.
Gulf of America Alliance funds 20 resilience projects across the Gulf Coast
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The Gulf of America Alliance is backing 20 new and ongoing Gulf Star projects across Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas to support coastal resilience, habitats, water quality and environmental education.
Ten storage box and bag makers target eco-friendly demand in 2026
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A new roundup highlights 10 manufacturers supplying storage boxes, storage bags, and related home-organization products to global retailers and brands.
Louisiana swamps remain a defining force in the state’s identity
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Louisiana’s swamps continue to shape the state’s ecology, history and tourism economy as restoration and education efforts grow across the Gulf Coast.
ECBYO launches GulfShoresAlabama.com for Gulf Coast rentals
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ECBYO.COM has launched GulfShoresAlabama.com, a new destination site built to promote vacation rentals in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan while steering travelers toward direct booking.
A&R Group opens 98-room Hampton Inn in Gulfport
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A&R Group has opened Hampton Inn by Hilton Gulfport, a new 98-room hotel on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
Akima Intra-Data quality control manager Tabatha Thompson recognized for leadership and service
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Tabatha Thompson, a Quality Control Manager at Akima Intra-Data in Biloxi, Mississippi, is being highlighted for her work in government contracting, compliance, and operational oversight.
Genesis Energy joins Gulf Star marsh restoration program
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Genesis Energy, L.P. has joined the Gulf of America Alliance’s Gulf Star Program, backing a marsh restoration project at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge near Freeport, Texas.
Thriller Harmless lands at JXN Film Festival
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Panther Pictures’ independent feature Harmless has been selected for the JXN Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, running July 26-31, 2026. The film’s festival slot follows coverage in Super 8 Magazine and puts the small-format thriller in front…
Maureen Hughes featured on Close Up Radio for true-crime investigations
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Retired bodyguard, private investigator and author Maureen Hughes was featured on Close Up Radio in an interview aired June 25. The interview highlighted her books and decades of casework tied to mob history, political killings and other cold…
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Influential Women spotlights retired fire chief Kathy Weaver
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Influential Women is highlighting Kathy Weaver, a retired Deputy Fire Chief in Florida with more than 37 years in fire and emergency services.
Gulf Coast industrial boom lifts demand for workforce housing
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Expansion in LNG, energy and infrastructure projects across Texas and Louisiana is pushing more employers and contractors to look for scalable housing options.
Downtown Natchez Alliance names Chesney Doyle executive director
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The Downtown Natchez Alliance has appointed Natchez native Chesney Doyle as executive director, effective June 1, to lead downtown revitalization work with the city and local partners.
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