Poll: South Alabama Voters Want BP Settlement Money Spent on Coastal Restoration
A new Gulf Coast poll shows strong bipartisan support for spending BP oil spill settlement funds on restoring beaches and coastal ecosystems.
Jerry Carl Takes Over as Mobile County Commission President
Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl has taken over as commission president, a rotating role that adds new board duties tied to BP settlement funds.
Byrne Points to Gulf Energy Revenue as Funding Source for I-10 Bridge
Rep. Bradley Byrne says Gulf oil and gas revenue sharing could help pay for the proposed I-10 Bridge and Bayway expansion in Mobile.
BP Settlement Money Offers Rare Shot at Saving Mobile Bay’s Last Wild Marshes
Coastal advocates say BP oil spill settlement funds may be Alabama's only realistic chance to permanently protect remaining Mobile Bay marshland.
Baldwin County School Tax Referendum Draws Heated Debate at Commission Meeting
Baldwin County residents clashed over a $350 million school tax referendum during a heated county commission meeting.
Baldwin County Seeks Private Operator to Revive Live Oak Landing
Baldwin County commissioners want a private company to run Live Oak Landing's general store, boat launches and a future campground.
Gulf Coast Exploreum Faces Funding Crisis After Losing City Support
The Gulf Coast Exploreum in downtown Mobile faces a funding crisis after losing city support and a BP settlement grant, cutting its budget nearly in half.
951 Government Street Sells for $275,000 With Eight-Story Apartment Conversion Planned
A landmark downtown building is headed for a residential future. Vallas Realty recently sold the property at 951 Government St. — an eight-story, 75,000-square-foot structure on the corner of Government…