Lori Chandler Pruitt

These four south Alabama counties offer quality of life amenities coupled with job opportunities in automotive, apparel, agriculture and retail sectors.

Automotive, aerospace, wood products, logistics and more make up the industrial base in these four counties.

Two colleges offer academic and aviation programs in this area.

The individuals who help shape the communities in Butler, Covington, Crenshaw and Lowndes counties, including Jim Byard Jr. of Byard Associates LLC.

Four medical facilities serve residents and visitors of these south Alabama counties.

These four counties are improving downtown areas, developing parks and supporting local schools.

Outdoor attractions, festivals and museums attract visitors to the area.

These five southwest Alabama counties offer quality of life amenities coupled with jobs in agriculture, forestry, automotive, metals and aerospace sectors.

Wood products, automotive, defense contracting, aerospace, solar and more make up the industrial base in these five counties.

Eight medical facilities serve residents and visitors of these southwest Alabama counties.