Bidding Closes on Fairhope’s Round House Move, Setting Up City Council Vote
The City of Fairhope has closed bidding on relocating the historic Round House, or "Hermit Hut," clearing the way for a City Council vote on moving it to Flying Creek…
Mobile Council Approves GPS Geofencing System to Keep Golf Carts Off Sensitive Course Areas
The Mobile City Council approved a roughly $68,000 contract with Tagmarshal International for a GPS geofencing system that will beep or shut down golf carts that stray too close to…
Mobile Council Authorizes Mayor to Seek $200,000 Federal Grant for Homeless Outreach Team
Mobile City Council authorized Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis to apply for a $200,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to expand the city's homeless outreach team.
Daphne Council Rejects Rezoning of Randall Avenue Property From Residential to Business
Daphne City Council denied a request to rezone a Randall Avenue property from residential to business use after neighbors raised concerns.
Mobile Council to Weigh $200,000 Federal Grant to Expand Homeless Outreach Team
Mobile's city council will vote on pursuing a $200,000 federal microgrant to expand the Homeless Outreach Team pairing police with behavioral health specialists.
Prichard Data Center Moratorium Stalls After Company Files Development Application
A Prichard City Council vote to pause data center development collapsed after officials learned a formal project application had already been filed, pushing the debate to an Aug. 13 public…
Gulf Shores Council Approves $408,000 for Pedestrian Bridge Lighting
Gulf Shores City Council has approved roughly $408,000 for color-changing decorative lighting on the new Intracoastal Waterway pedestrian bridge, pushing the project's total cost to about $24.7 million.
Mobile Council Approves $61 Million Bond Package After Sharp Council Clash
The Mobile City Council approved a $61 million bond issue covering ThyssenKrupp obligations, an emergency radio system and the downtown Mardi Gras park, but the vote exposed a bitter clash…
Bay Minette City Council Confirms Al W. Tolbert Jr. as New Police Chief
The Bay Minette City Council has unanimously confirmed Al W. Tolbert Jr. as the city's next police chief, with Tolbert set to take over Nov. 20 following Chief Clarence Crook's…
Orange Beach Moves to Award a $1.3 Million Burn Tower for Its New Fire Training and Surf Rescue Center
The Orange Beach City Council takes up a $1.3 million burn tower contract for a new facility behind Fire Station No. 1 that will house fire training, surf rescue operations,…