Daphne Planning Commission Approves New Dunkin’ Donuts, VW-Kia Dealership
Daphne planners approved a second Dunkin' Donuts location and a new Volkswagen-Kia dealership as commercial growth continues along Alabama 181.
Grant Brings State-of-the-Art Child Abuse Screening Tools to Mobile Clinic
An $11,000 grant funded new imaging equipment at USA's Midtown Pediatrics Clinic, upgrading child abuse screening capability across the region.
Mobile County School System Fends Off Two Cyber Attacks During Testing Week
Two denial-of-service cyber attacks briefly knocked out internet access at Mobile County schools during standardized testing week this year.
Orange Beach Officials Rebuke Wharf Over Widespread Panic Booking
Orange Beach leaders criticized The Wharf's decision to book jam band Widespread Panic, citing past strain on police and fire resources.
Mobile NAACP Launches ‘Mass Meetings’ on Policing and Community Power
The Mobile County NAACP launched a series of community meetings on policing, urging residents to pursue change locally through voter engagement.
House Budget Plan Keeps Three Littoral Combat Ships on Track for Austal USA
A House subcommittee budget proposal continues funding for three Littoral Combat Ships, sustaining work at Mobile's Austal USA shipyard.
Thomas Hospital Proposes South Alabama’s First Free-Standing ER in Daphne
Thomas Hospital has applied to build south Alabama's first free-standing emergency department in Daphne, backed by a unanimous city council endorsement.
Daphne Names Volkert to Lead Long-Awaited Parks and Recreation Overhaul
Daphne city council picked Volkert to lead a mixed parks and recreation overhaul, though funding and the full project scope remain undecided.
Eight Mile Family Struggles to Recover After Arson Guts Gas Station
A burglary-turned-arson destroyed a family-owned Eight Mile gas station, causing an estimated $200,000 in uninsured damage.
Baldwin County Weighs Merging Eastern Shore Transportation Planning Group Into Regional Commission
Baldwin County officials are considering folding the Eastern Shore's transportation planning organization into a Mobile-based regional commission.