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.
Pine Rest Case Grows: About 30 Baldwin County Families Report Paid-for Funeral Services That Never Happened
About 30 families now report paying for funeral services or headstones at a Foley funeral home and receiving nothing, as the Pine Rest case heads to a grand jury.
Pamela Laffitte Back on the Ballot: Mobile County Democrats Restore Sheriff Nominee After Appeal
The Alabama Democratic Party's Appeals Committee reinstated Pamela Laffitte as the Mobile County sheriff nominee, restoring her to the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
Lillian’s Mullet Festival Marks 40 Years of Races, Tosses and Small-Town Tradition
The Optimist Club of Perdido Bay hosts the 40th Annual Labor Day Mullet Festival on Sept. 7, 2026, with a 5K, Mullet Toss, auctions and live music in Lillian.
Gulf Coast Forecast: Scattered Storms and Cooler Days Ahead as Tropical Storm Dolly Forms Far Out at Sea
Scattered showers and storms stay in the Gulf Coast forecast through the weekend with highs in the upper 80s, while Tropical Storm Dolly churns far out in the Atlantic.
University of Mobile Unveils Renovated J.L. Bedsole Library for New Academic Year
The University of Mobile has unveiled its renovated J.L. Bedsole Library, giving students a refreshed study and research hub as the fall 2026 semester begins.
PenAir Credit Union Promotes Ryan Vann to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer
PenAir Credit Union has promoted Ryan Vann to senior vice president and chief lending officer, overseeing consumer, mortgage, commercial and indirect lending.
Defense Lawyer Moves to Seal Filing in Ex-Sheriff’s Sgt. Holifield Federal Fraud Case
A new attorney for former Mobile County Sheriff's Sgt. Daniel Holifield asked a federal judge to seal a filing that references potential cooperation and uncharged individuals.