Mobile Airport Authority acquires 272 acres
The Mobile Airport Authority has purchased 272 acres from the Mobile Housing Authority. The land, which will be part of the Mobile International Airport master plan, includes Boykin Towers, once a home for low-income senior citizens. – NBC 15
A&M says its BSC offer not accepted
Alabama A&M’s offer to buy the campus of Birmingham-Southern College was not accepted, the Huntsville university says. The school says it will shift its resources to focus on its Huntsville campus. – News 19
Alabama Fiber Network launches its service
The Alabama Fiber Network Wednesday officially launched its middle-mile broadband service. Officials say the network, spanning 5,000 miles across all counties in the state, will create more than 4,000 jobs and produce an economic impact of $657 million. – ABC 33/40
Gulf Shores restaurant closing
Hazel’s Nook, a fixture on the Gulf Shores restaurant scene for 67 years, is closing. The breakfast restaurant’s last day in business will be July 15. – AL.com
