Gulf Shores Police Chief Defends License Plate Cameras as Residents Raise Privacy Concerns
Gulf Shores Police Chief Dan Netemeyer defended the city's use of Flock license plate cameras after residents raised privacy and surveillance concerns.
Alabama Education Department Proposes Flat Staffing Again as Insurance, Tech Costs Climb
Alabama's education department is again proposing no new positions for its budget, even as insurance and technology costs rise, officials say.
Prichard Mayor Envisions Renovated Stadium as Youth Sports Tourism Draw
Prichard's brownfield push to revive its stadium echoes Mobile's long, costly history with Ladd-Peebles, even as the city grapples with police and water system challenges.
Alabama Port Authority’s $24 Million Upper Mobile Bay Marsh Restoration Moves Toward Construction
A $24 million, RESTORE Act-funded project to turn dredged material into 1,200 acres of marsh habitat in Upper Mobile Bay is moving toward construction, Port officials say.
Prichard Residents Rally Behind Data Center Moratorium at Public Hearing as Permit Question Lingers
Prichard residents packed a public hearing to back the city's 180-day data center moratorium, though officials say its effect on a pending permit is unclear.
Thomasville Considers Annexing Land Near Proposed Data Center as Residents Press for Answers
Thomasville is looking at annexing land near a proposed data center site as residents continue to raise concerns about the project's impact.
Sen. Britt, Commissioner Blankenship Honored by Alabama Wildlife Federation
The Alabama Wildlife Federation honored Sen. Katie Britt and ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship at its annual conservation banquet for their conservation leadership.
Clarke County Commissioners Say They Have No Power to Block Data Center Near Thomasville
Clarke County commissioners told a Thomasville-area resident the county has no zoning authority to stop a proposed data center from locating nearby.
National GOP, Democratic Committees Trade Fire Over Alabama’s 2nd District Race
National Republican and Democratic campaign committees released dueling statements over Alabama's 2nd Congressional District race following Tuesday's special primary.
PSC Candidate McNeil Proposes Alabama Data Center Accountability Plan
Democratic PSC candidate Robert McNeil is proposing an Alabama Data Center Accountability Plan with regional reviews and water conservation standards for large computing facilities.