Daphne Celebrates Opening of New Justice Center Annex With Ribbon-Cutting
Daphne officials and police leaders celebrated the opening of a new Justice Center Annex, adding patrol division office space and a state-of-the-art crime lab.
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…
Orange Beach Council to Review Recreation Campus, E-Bike Rules and Pay at Tuesday Work Session
Orange Beach City Council members will discuss park facility planning, an e-bike ordinance, a police drone request and elected officials' pay during Tuesday's work session at City Hall.
Escambia County, Florida Voters Approve Elected Superintendent Referendum
Escambia County, Florida voters approved a referendum Tuesday with 71.16% support and 27.32% turnout, meaning the school superintendent will now be elected starting in November 2028.
Gulf Shores Opens Applications for 2026-2027 Junior City Council
The City of Gulf Shores is accepting applications through Aug. 28 for its 2026-2027 Junior City Council, a leadership program for high school students in grades 10 through 12.
Orange Beach City Offices to Close Sept. 7 for Labor Day
Orange Beach city offices will be closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day, though trash and recycling routes will run as normal.
West Florida Public Library Book Drops Closed Until After Aug. 18 Primary Election
West Florida Public Library System book drops are closed until after the Aug. 18 primary election to avoid confusion with vote-by-mail ballot returns.
Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Helped Fairhope Track Sewage Leaks in Fly Creek, Officials Say
A Fairhope-funded program using specially trained dogs to sniff out sewage overflows in Fly Creek has proven successful, according to a report given to the city council.
Prichard Residents Rally Behind Data Center Moratorium at Public Hearing as Permit Question Lingers
Prichard residents packed a public hearing to back the city's 180-day data center moratorium, though officials say its effect on a pending permit is unclear.
Thomasville Considers Annexing Land Near Proposed Data Center as Residents Press for Answers
Thomasville is looking at annexing land near a proposed data center site as residents continue to raise concerns about the project's impact.