Mobile River Bridge Project Clears Key Funding Hurdle as Costs Rise to $2.6 Billion
The Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization approved key funding revisions for the Mobile River bridge Wednesday, pushing the total project cost past $3.5 billion.
I-10 Mobile River Bridge Project Shows Visible Signs of Progress as Financing Nears Finish Line
Construction staging has begun on the $3.2 billion I-10 Mobile River Bridge project, with ALDOT officials saying financing details and a construction start could come this fall.
Grove Hill Council Hires Local Business Owner Zachary Hughes as New Police Officer
Grove Hill hired lifelong resident Zachary Hughes as a new police officer, while the council also approved a 22.5% jump in its insurance premium and several community fundraisers.
Daphne Opens New Roundabout at County Road 13 and Milton Jones Road
The city of Daphne has opened its new County Road 13 and Milton Jones Road roundabout to through traffic, with a western connector to Friendship Road expected to open within…
Mobile Council Authorizes $200,000 Federal Grant Bid to Expand Homeless Outreach Team
The Mobile City Council authorized Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis to apply for a $200,000 U.S. Justice Department microgrant to expand the city’s two-person Homeless Outreach Team, which pairs police with behavioral…
Sheriff Paul Burch Endorses Jerry Carl Ahead of Aug. 11 Special Primary
Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch has endorsed former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl for Alabama's 1st Congressional District ahead of the Aug. 11 special Republican primary.
Gulf Shores Council to Weigh Shrimp Festival Permit, Annexation and Zoning Changes
Gulf Shores City Council will discuss a Shrimp Festival assembly permit, an annexation request on Oak Road West, and a walking district zoning amendment at its Aug. 3 work session.
Gulf Shores Council Reviews ACAMP Renewal, Zoning Changes and Shrimp Festival Permit
Gulf Shores City Council reviewed a coastal management contract renewal, a Walking Area Overlay District expansion, an annexation request, and permits for the National Shrimp Festival and Bloody Mary 5K…
Orange Beach Council Set to Tighten Rules for Golf Cart Rentals, E-Bikes
Orange Beach City Council will vote on new safety rules for golf cart and scooter rentals, plus speed limits and helmet requirements for e-bikes on city trails and paths.
City of Mobile Seeks Engineering Firm for McNally Park Marina Overhaul
Mobile is seeking an engineering firm to overhaul the boat launch, jetties and canal at McNally Park, the city's only public boat launch into Mobile Bay, with bids due Aug.…