Prichard Mayor Envisions Renovated Stadium as Youth Sports Tourism Draw
Prichard's brownfield push to revive its stadium echoes Mobile's long, costly history with Ladd-Peebles, even as the city grapples with police and water system challenges.
Clarke County Commission Tables Tax Break Request From Jackson Paper Mill
The Clarke County Commission tabled a tax abatement request for the PCA paper mill in Jackson, delaying action on an equipment upgrade while also handling other county business.
Grove Hill Council Hires Local Business Owner Zachary Hughes as New Police Officer
Grove Hill hired lifelong resident Zachary Hughes as a new police officer, while the council also approved a 22.5% jump in its insurance premium and several community fundraisers.
Gulf Shores Approves New Saturday Mardi Gras Parade, Leaves Door Open for Fat Tuesday
Gulf Shores approved a new Saturday Mardi Gras parade run by the Pleasure Island Revelers, but Mayor Robert Craft says the traditional Fat Tuesday parade could stick around too.
Prichard Council Says It May Lack Power to Act on Grand Jury’s Police Overhaul Demand as Mayor Stays Away
Prichard City Council members say Alabama law may require Mayor Carletta Davis' involvement to act on a grand jury's call to remove the police chief and rebuild the department, but…
Stuart Lang Named Interim Chairman of Mobile County GOP After Kvalheim’s Resignation
The Mobile County Republican Executive Committee has named prosecutor Stuart Lang as interim chairman following the resignation of Ken Kvalheim, with a permanent successor to be elected in October.
Mobile Council Approves Pay Raises for Mayor, Council Members Starting 2021
The Mobile City Council voted 5-2 to raise the mayor's salary to $125,000 and council members' base pay to $24,600 starting in November 2021, despite objections over the timing amid…
Mobile City Council OKs 2020-21 Budget After District Funding Fight
The Mobile City Council approved the city's 2020-21 budget 6-0 with one abstention, following a heated dispute over capital funding for District 1 and park projects across the city's seven…
Mobile, Baldwin Counties Under Seasonal Burn Ban as Hurricane Sally Debris Piles Up
Fire officials in Mobile and Baldwin counties are urging residents clearing Hurricane Sally debris not to burn it, citing a seasonal statewide burn ban in effect through October 31 and…
Prichard Swears In New Police and Fire Chiefs After Long Search
Prichard's mayor swore in Bernard Parrish as police chief and Fred Chambers as fire chief, ending a lengthy search for permanent department heads.