Grove Hill Parks and Recreation Hosts Two-Day Pickleball Clinic
The Grove Hill Parks and Recreation Department hosted a two-day pickleball clinic on July 15 and 16, introducing area residents to the fast-growing paddle sport.
Lowman Energy Center in Leroy to Add Second Gas Turbine in Major Expansion
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative is expanding its Lowman Energy Center in Leroy with a second gas turbine, a project expected to bring in more than 300 construction workers and boost winter…
Thomasville, Clarke County and Washington County Schools Set Orientation and Registration Dates
Schools in Thomasville, Clarke County and Washington County have released orientation, registration and Meet the Teacher dates ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year, which begins Aug. 3 in Thomasville, Aug.…
Breaking the Mold: 11 Women Try Their Hand at Welding in Thomasville
Coastal Alabama Community College hosted its second annual Women in Welding event in Thomasville, giving 11 women a hands-on introduction to welding fundamentals and sparking interest in the fall 2026…
Thomasville Launches Official Mobile App to Keep Residents Connected
The City of Thomasville has launched a new official mobile app that lets residents receive city announcements, track events, access resources and pay water bills, Mayor Sheldon Day says.
Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect for Mobile and Baldwin Central Counties Through Thursday Morning
The National Weather Service has a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties until 10 a.m. Thursday, with minor flooding possible in low-lying roads, parks…
Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon Apologizes to City Council as Meetings Turn Calmer
Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon apologized to the City Council for recent clashes with members over transparency and a disputed body camera video, and the board's next meeting passed without…
ARC of Baldwin County Withdraws Lawsuit as Administrative Appeal Moves Forward
ARC of Baldwin County's lawsuit against the state has drawn criticism from Judge William Scully, whose daughter was an ARC client, as a motion to dismiss remains pending.
Bertha Weakens, But Dangerous Heat Takes Its Place Across South Alabama
Tropical Storm Bertha is weakening as it heads toward Texas, but South Alabama still faces high surf, coastal flooding and rip currents through Thursday before dangerous heat takes over the…
Thomasville Chamber Prepares Annual Back to School Rocks Backpack Giveaway
The Thomasville Chamber of Commerce is preparing its annual Back to School Rocks event, hiding painted rocks around town for kids to trade for a free backpack, with a date…