Mobile and Baldwin County News
Coverage of community engagement from South Alabama News, the local news source for Mobile, Baldwin and the surrounding counties of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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…
The Mobile Arts Council has named Alex Lofton, known as “Huggy Bear da Poet,” as the city's 2026-2027 Poet Laureate to promote literary arts and community engagement.
Prichard's latest 100-Day Plan performance update details progress across community engagement, economic development, government operations, infrastructure and public safety.
The University of South Alabama completed a $250,000 Navy-funded grant with Northeastern University aimed at strengthening the Gulf Coast maritime workforce.
Leadership Atmore graduates gathered at The Publican Monday night for a class reunion featuring food, music, and drinks, celebrating a civic program that has shaped local leaders for years.
Mobile's Department of Public Safety will host Figures Park Community Day on July 30, featuring a youth basketball game with Mobile Fire-Rescue and a gun violence survivor as speaker.
Gulf Shores Police is accepting applications for its free, eight-week 2026 Citizens Police Academy, giving residents a behind-the-scenes look at K9, SWAT, Marine Unit and narcotics operations.
After seven months of discussions, mock-ups and community feedback sessions, architects and city staff have revealed the finished design for the new Africatown Welcome Center, presenting it to residents at…
Some of Mobile’s most recognizable faces traded their official duties for a kickball field this week, all in the name of connecting with the city’s young people. Day four of…
Pensacola residents have a chance to give their input on the search for the city’s next police chief during virtual community forums this week, part of a national recruitment effort…