Historic Marker Unveiled for Loxley’s Old L&N Railroad Depot
The Museum of Loxley unveiled a historic marker Thursday honoring the former L&N Railroad Depot, funded by an America 250-Alabama grant and celebrated by city and state officials.
Amtrak Rolls Through Mobile on First New Orleans-to-Mobile Training Run
A passenger train rolled through Mobile this week for the first time in years, and Gulf Coast rail advocates are calling it a milestone on the long road to restored…
Mississippi Export Railroad marks 100 years connecting George County to the Port of Mobile
LUCEDALE, Miss. — Community leaders gathered in Lucedale on Thursday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Export Railroad, founded in 1922 by Gregory Luce to serve his mill…
Alabama ranks as nation’s most car-dependent state, study finds
Alabama tops the nation in dependence on personal vehicles, according to a study released Tuesday by the auto-shopping platform CoPilot, a ranking that puts the state ahead of every other…
Anti-toll group urges members to attend Wednesday MPO meetings on Bayway project
MOBILE, Ala. — Toll opponents are asking their supporters to show up Wednesday to remind leaders on both sides of the bay that they remain ready to fight tolls on…
Pedestrian killed by freight train in Atmore
ATMORE, Ala. — An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a CSX freight train in Atmore on Wednesday afternoon. The fatal incident occurred along the…
Senate pro tem says Alabama must address gas tax, eyes Port of Mobile
When the Alabama Legislature convenes in March, Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh says a gas tax is likely to come up “a lot” — and he thinks it is vital…