Madison council approves funds for stadium improvements; Austal hosts naval chief; Coffee blend honors Black businessman; Wharf Casual Seafood opening in Alex City

Madison council approves money for Toyota Field improvements

The Madison City Council has approved money to make improvements to the 2-year-old Toyota Field, home of the minor league baseball Trash Pandas. The council approved up to $300,000 for the first phase of improvements needed to adhere to new Minor League Baseball standards.   – News 19

 

Austal hosts chief of naval operations

Admiral Michael Gilday, U.S. Navy chief of naval operations, visited Austal USA in Mobile last week. Gilday toured the shipyard’s facility and discussed the company’s design and shipbuilding contracts. – Austal USA

 

Coffee blend honors legendary Black businessman

A.G. Gaston, the pioneering Black businessman, is being honored with the new Legacy coffee blend at Modern House Coffee Shop. A portion of sales of the 1,000-bag limited edition blend will go to the A.G. Gaston Business Institute. – Bham Now

Wharf Casual Seafood opening in Alex City

Wharf Casual Seafood will open in Alexander City on Feb. 1. It’s the restaurant’s fifth location in Alabama.  – Bama Buzz