Alabama’s Oyster Shell Recycling Program Nears a Historic 31 Million Shells
The Alabama Coastal Foundation's Oyster Shell Recycling Program has collected more than 30.4 million shells since 2016 and is approaching the 31 million mark.
Alabama to Borrow Nearly $200 Million for $900 Million Escambia County Prison Project
The Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority approved borrowing up to $195 million for a new 4,000-bed prison in Escambia County, raising the project budget to $900 million.
Prichard Races the Clock to Rebuild Its Police Force and Pass a New Budget
Prichard has hired consulting firm POLIHIRE to help rebuild its police department and find a new chief, all while racing an October 1 budget deadline.
Gulf Shores Police Chief Defends Flock Camera Network and Promises Strict Oversight
Gulf Shores Police Chief Dan Netemeyer defended the city's 87 Flock Safety cameras, citing audit policies and a coming transparency portal as residents raise privacy concerns.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Student Named to Inaugural Statewide Youth Arts Collective
A St. Paul's Episcopal School student in Mobile has been selected for the inaugural statewide Youth Arts Collective, a first-of-its-kind initiative for young Alabama artists.
Prichard Prepares to Place Remaining Officers on Paid Leave During Full Police Review
Mayor Carletta Davis says about 15 remaining Prichard police officers will go on 30 days of paid administrative leave while the city conducts a comprehensive review of the department.
Prichard Mayor Puts Remaining Police Officers on 30-Day Administrative Leave
Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis has placed the city's remaining police officers on 30 days of administrative leave as the Mobile County Sheriff's Office continues its temporary takeover of law-enforcement services.
Theodore Apartment Residents Say Days Without Water Left Them ‘Suffering’
Spanish Oak Inn residents in Theodore say the complex went without running water for days, disrupting bathing, cooking and caring for children while calls to management went unanswered.
Alabama Activates Statewide ALalert System for Flood and Disaster Notifications
Gov. Kay Ivey announced the activation of Alabama's statewide ALalert emergency notification system, allowing residents to opt in for flood and disaster alerts by phone, text, TV and radio.
Reid State Community College Wins $101,800 Grant to Strengthen Rural Workforce Pipeline
Reid State Community College received a $101,800 Innovate Alabama Network Designation Grant to expand workforce development and career training across rural Southwest Alabama.