Spanish Fort’s Sam Wilder Vows Consistency in Bounce-Back Season
Senior defensive end Sam Wilder is pushing Spanish Fort to focus on consistency and fundamentals as the Toros aim to rebound from a 4-6 season.
New AHSAA Format Ushers In a ‘Different’ Local Football Season
The 2026 high school football season opens with a new AHSAA public-private split, state title games in Mobile, eight new local coaches and top college prospects.
Boat Strike Suspected in Manatee Death Near Orange Beach
A 1,200-pound manatee died from a boat strike near Orange Beach, and a second was injured in the same mating herd, prompting DISL to renew calls for boater awareness.
Crews Make Progress on Daphne’s Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Still on Track for Spring 2027 Opening
Construction continues on Daphne's $16 million Bayfront Park amphitheater, funded by offshore oil and gas lease money, with city officials confirming the project remains on track for a spring 2027…
New Data Shows Alabama’s Economy Is Growing, But Not Evenly Across Cities
New Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Alabama added jobs and raised wages statewide since 2022, but growth was uneven, with Huntsville and Auburn surging ahead while Gadsden lags roughly…
Daphne Police Detective Paul Blakely Marks Nearly Eight Years of Service
Daphne Police Detective Paul Blakely, who has served the city for nearly eight years, is being recognized for his work in the Criminal Investigations Division, on the SWAT team and…
Gulf Shores Opens Applications for New Citizens Academy, Deadline Aug. 31
Gulf Shores is accepting applications through Aug. 31 for Gulf Shores 101, a new seven-week citizens academy beginning Sept. 15 that gives residents and business owners an inside look at…
Mystics of Pleasure to Host 26th Annual $10,000 Drawdown in Orange Beach
Orange Beach's Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras krewe will host its 26th Annual $10,000 Drawdown on Aug. 28 at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf, featuring dinner, live…
MBNEP Leads Landscape-Scale Efforts to Restore Streams, Shorelines Across Coastal Alabama
The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program has completed more than 25 stream restoration projects and four shoreline and marsh restoration projects across Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Orange Beach Council to Weigh Bear Point Stormwater Plan, Micromobility Ordinance
Orange Beach's City Council will review a completed Bear Point stormwater master plan and consider new rules for bicycles, micromobility devices and electric motorcycles at its Aug. 18 meeting.