Lawmaker Proposes Naming Mobile’s New Bridge for Dolly Parton
State Rep. Cindy Myrex wants the new Mobile River crossing named the Dolly Parton Memorial Bridge, citing the icon's Imagination Library work in all 67 Alabama counties.
ALDOT Moves Forward on $51.85 Million Bridge Over the Intracoastal Waterway in Baldwin County
The Alabama Department of Transportation is proceeding with construction of a new public bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Baldwin County, a $51.85 million project the City of Gulf Shores…
‘Buffett Bridge’ Push Gains Steam: Should Mobile’s New I-10 Crossing Honor Jimmy Buffett?
A coastal movement is urging officials to name the future I-10 Mobile River bridge after Jimmy Buffett, whose ties to Mobile and Gulf Shores run deep — including the first…
Atmore Municipal Airport Lands Grant for $594,000 Jet Fuel Storage Facility
A 50-50 state and FAA grant will fund a $594,000 double-walled Jet A fuel storage system at Atmore Municipal Airport in fiscal year 2027.
Downtown Mobile Sidewalks in Line for a $1 Million Overhaul, Starting on Church Street
The Mobile City Council votes Tuesday on a $1 million contract with Parten Smith Inc. to repair downtown sidewalks and ADA ramps, with Church Street work starting first.
Sen. Arthur Orr Says Alabama Should ‘Clamp Down’ on Flock Cameras in the Next Session
State Sen. Arthur Orr says Alabama's 2021 license plate reader law did not go far enough and lawmakers should consider whether to allow Flock cameras at all, or impose far…
Margaritaville or MAGA? Alabama Senator Says the New Mobile Bridge Should Honor Jimmy Buffett
State Sen. Chris Elliott says the new $3.2 billion Mobile River bridge should be named for Jimmy Buffett, countering Rep. Barry Moore's proposal to name it after President Donald Trump.
ALDOT Pipe Replacement on SR-605 Starts Monday, Aug. 24
ALDOT begins replacing two pipes on SR-605 in Rehobeth and Taylor on Monday, Aug. 24, weather permitting, with temporary closures and detours expected.
New Traffic Signal Installed on SR-14 at 17 Springs in Millbrook
ALDOT has installed a new traffic signal on SR-14 at the 17 Springs entrance in Millbrook, with the light set to run in flashing mode before reaching full operation on…
ALDOT to Temporarily Close SR-81 Bridge in Notasulga Starting Monday
ALDOT will temporarily close the SR-81 bridge over the railroad in Notasulga on weekdays for about two weeks starting Aug. 17, with a signed detour in place during repairs.