Clarke County Commissioners Say They Have No Power to Block Data Center Near Thomasville
Clarke County commissioners told a Thomasville-area resident the county has no zoning authority to stop a proposed data center from locating nearby.
Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon Served Notice of October Ethics Commission Hearing
Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon has been served notice that the Alabama Ethics Commission will hold an October hearing on a complaint filed by three City Council members.
Semmes Mayor, Mobile County School Board Member Trade Accusations After Heated Confrontation
Semmes Mayor Brandon Van Hook filed a police report alleging Mobile County School Commissioner Johnny Hatcher threatened him after a personnel hearing; Hatcher disputes the characterization.
Foley City Council to Consider Data Center Moratorium, Nuisance Hearings Aug. 17
The Foley City Council meets Aug. 17 to consider a temporary moratorium on data center and cryptocurrency mining applications, along with nuisance hearings and other business.
Mobile Closing All Community Centers Monday for Staff Training
All City of Mobile Community Centers will close Monday, Aug. 17, for mandatory staff training and reopen Tuesday under normal hours.
Prichard Call Volume Pushes Mobile County Dispatchers to the Breaking Point, Sheriff Says
Since taking over law enforcement in Prichard in June, the Mobile County Sheriff's Office has fielded more than 2,400 calls, straining an already short-staffed dispatch team. Sheriff Paul Burch says…
Gulf Shores Council to Review Coastal Management Agreement, Honor Public Safety Award Winners
Gulf Shores City Council will weigh a coastal management agreement and honor public safety award winners at its Aug. 10 meeting.
‘How Would You Tether a Snake?’ Mobile’s Animal Ordinance Heads to Committee After Residents Pick It Apart
Mobile's proposed animal ordinance overhaul is headed to the Public Safety Committee on Aug. 25 after residents and business owners criticized its breed-specific rules and broad 'high-risk animal' definitions at…
Mobile Public Pools Move to End-of-Summer Rotating Schedule
Mobile's public pools are shifting to a rotating end-of-summer schedule, alternating between Kidd/Dotch and Figures/Hillsdale pools through early September.
Mobile City Council Set to Vote on Lana Pafenbach as Next City Clerk
The Mobile City Council is poised to appoint Lana Pafenbach as the city's next clerk, succeeding Lisa Lambert after her 32-year tenure with the municipality.