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Coverage of federal funding from South Alabama News, the local news source for Mobile, Baldwin and the surrounding counties of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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Illustration for the news story: Bishop State Lands $2.2 Million in One-Time Federal HBCU Funding

Education

Bishop State Lands $2.2 Million in One-Time Federal HBCU Funding

Bishop State Community College in Mobile will receive $2,197,586 as part of a one-time U.S. Department of Education investment that sends $21.3 million to…

Sep 23, 2026 Mobile

Illustration for the news story: Water Street Ramps Could Come Down as Mobile’s New I-10 Bridge Moves Forward

Transportation

Water Street Ramps Could Come Down as Mobile’s New I-10 Bridge Moves Forward

Sep 22, 2026 Mobile

Illustration for the news story: $2.52 Billion Federal Loan Closes the Financing Gap on the Mobile River Bridge; Construction Expected to Begin Next Month

Government

$2.52 Billion Federal Loan Closes the Financing Gap on the Mobile River Bridge; Construction Expected to Begin Next Month

Sep 19, 2026 Mobile

Illustration for the news story: Alabama Food Banks Seek Delay on SNAP Fees Tied to State’s Error Rate

Politics

Alabama Food Banks Seek Delay on SNAP Fees Tied to State’s Error Rate

Aug 20, 2026

Illustration for the news story: Tuberville Visits Alabama Port Authority as Officials Tout Record Revenue Growth

Business

Tuberville Visits Alabama Port Authority as Officials Tout Record Revenue Growth

Aug 17, 2026 Mobile

Illustration for the news story: Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council Opens Call for RESTORE Act Project Proposals Ahead of Oct. 1 Deadline

Government

Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council Opens Call for RESTORE Act Project Proposals Ahead of Oct. 1 Deadline

Aug 17, 2026 Baldwin County

Illustration for the news story: Mobile River Bridge Project Clears Key Funding Hurdle as Costs Rise to $2.6 Billion

Government

Mobile River Bridge Project Clears Key Funding Hurdle as Costs Rise to $2.6 Billion

Aug 6, 2026 Mobile

Illustration for the news story: Mobile Mayor Wants Water Street Interstate Ramps Torn Down as New Bridge Advances

Mobile

Mobile Mayor Wants Water Street Interstate Ramps Torn Down as New Bridge Advances

Jul 11, 2026

Illustration for the news story: Congressman Shomari Figures Says Federal Government Shortchanged the Mobile River Bridge

Transportation

Congressman Shomari Figures Says Federal Government Shortchanged the Mobile River Bridge

Jul 10, 2026 Mobile

Illustration for the news story: Sheriff’s Office Seeks $778,000 Federal Grant to Prepare for a Permanent Prichard Police Takeover

Crime

Sheriff’s Office Seeks $778,000 Federal Grant to Prepare for a Permanent Prichard Police Takeover

Jul 9, 2026 Prichard

Illustration for the news story: Rising Costs Split the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Into Two Phases

Transportation

Rising Costs Split the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Into Two Phases

Jul 9, 2026 Spanish Fort

Illustration for the news story: ALDOT Wants Local Voices in the Road Plan That Will Shape Mobile and Baldwin Through 2050

Mobile

ALDOT Wants Local Voices in the Road Plan That Will Shape Mobile and Baldwin Through 2050

Jul 9, 2026

Illustration for the news story: Mobile Plans $10 Million McGregor Avenue Expansion With Roundabout at Dauphin Street

Mobile

Mobile Plans $10 Million McGregor Avenue Expansion With Roundabout at Dauphin Street

Oct 13, 2022