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South Alabama Homecoming: Aeriel Frazier, Kingsley Aliozor Named 2026 Queen and King Tennessee Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 90 East of Robertsdale Police Pursuit Near I-10 and Broad Street Ends in Crash; Mobile Man Faces Felony Eluding Charge Sight Savers America Grant Will Bring Eye Exams, Glasses to 40 South Alabama Preschoolers Foley Planning Director Shawn Mitchell Earns National AICP Certification Rep. Terri Sewell Plans Oct. 12 Meet-and-Greets in Evergreen and Monroeville Grit, Gold & Glory Pro Rodeo Returns to Bay Minette Oct. 23-24 to Benefit Elberta, Fairhope FFA Judge to Rule on Prichard Mayor-Council Dispute on Existing Record, With No More Testimony

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Illustration for the news story: Foley Planning Director Shawn Mitchell Earns National AICP Certification

Local Government

Foley Planning Director Shawn Mitchell Earns National AICP Certification

Foley Planning Director Shawn Mitchell has earned AICP certification from the American Planning Association as the city works to streamline permits and update its…

Oct 9, 2026 Foley

Illustration for the news story: Rep. Terri Sewell Plans Oct. 12 Meet-and-Greets in Evergreen and Monroeville

Politics

Rep. Terri Sewell Plans Oct. 12 Meet-and-Greets in Evergreen and Monroeville

Oct 9, 2026 Monroeville

Illustration for the news story: Grit, Gold & Glory Pro Rodeo Returns to Bay Minette Oct. 23-24 to Benefit Elberta, Fairhope FFA

Education

Grit, Gold & Glory Pro Rodeo Returns to Bay Minette Oct. 23-24 to Benefit Elberta, Fairhope FFA

Oct 9, 2026 Bay Minette

Illustration for the news story: Gunner Rivers Close to Return for St. Michael, Philip Rivers Says: ‘Don’t Blink’

Sports

Gunner Rivers Close to Return for St. Michael, Philip Rivers Says: ‘Don’t Blink’

Oct 9, 2026 Fairhope

Illustration for the news story: Mobile County’s $82 Million Pay-As-You-Go Road Program Goes to Voters for the 21st Time

Elections

Mobile County’s $82 Million Pay-As-You-Go Road Program Goes to Voters for the 21st Time

Oct 9, 2026 Mobile

Illustration for the news story: Alabama State Agencies Close Coastal Parks, Oyster Waters and Halt Lane Closures Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Weather

Alabama State Agencies Close Coastal Parks, Oyster Waters and Halt Lane Closures Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Oct 9, 2026 Hurricane

Illustration for the news story: Hurricane Isaias School Closures: Mobile, Baldwin, Catholic Schools Shut Friday; Some Close Thursday

Education

Hurricane Isaias School Closures: Mobile, Baldwin, Catholic Schools Shut Friday; Some Close Thursday

Oct 9, 2026 Chickasaw

Illustration for the news story: Mobile Civil Emergency in Effect as Hurricane Isaias Nears: Closures, Shelters and What to Know

Public Safety

Mobile Civil Emergency in Effect as Hurricane Isaias Nears: Closures, Shelters and What to Know

Oct 9, 2026 Eight Mile

Illustration for the news story: Ivey State of Emergency Covers 40 Counties as Hurricane Isaias Nears; Beach Visitors Ordered Out

Weather

Ivey State of Emergency Covers 40 Counties as Hurricane Isaias Nears; Beach Visitors Ordered Out

Oct 9, 2026 Dauphin Island

Illustration for the news story: Hurricane Isaias: How to Protect Your Insurance Claim and Avoid Storm Repair Scams

Business

Hurricane Isaias: How to Protect Your Insurance Claim and Avoid Storm Repair Scams

Oct 9, 2026 Hurricane

Illustration for the news story: Foley State of Emergency: Shelters, Closures and Free Sand as Hurricane Isaias Nears

Public Safety

Foley State of Emergency: Shelters, Closures and Free Sand as Hurricane Isaias Nears

Oct 9, 2026 Foley

Illustration for the news story: Isaias Closings and Cancellations: Schools, Festivals and Offices Shut Down Across Mobile and Baldwin

Weather

Isaias Closings and Cancellations: Schools, Festivals and Offices Shut Down Across Mobile and Baldwin

Oct 9, 2026 Fairhope

Illustration for the news story: Racing the Storm: Boat and RV Owners Head to the Coast as Vacationers Flee Hurricane Isaias

Public Safety

Racing the Storm: Boat and RV Owners Head to the Coast as Vacationers Flee Hurricane Isaias

Oct 9, 2026 Hurricane