30 Years Later: Three 1996 Fires That Reshaped Clarke County
Three separate 1996 fires destroyed a Baptist church, a Presbyterian church and an academy in Grove Hill and Jackson, but all three institutions rebuilt and endured.
ALDOT Pipe Replacement on SR-605 Starts Monday, Aug. 24
ALDOT begins replacing two pipes on SR-605 in Rehobeth and Taylor on Monday, Aug. 24, weather permitting, with temporary closures and detours expected.
Gulf Shores Eco-Center Event Spotlights Coastal Marine Life
The Alabama Coastal Foundation and Healthy Gulf host a free marine life event Aug. 27 in Gulf Shores, featuring films, displays and a sea turtle nesting update.
Perdido Kids Park to Reopen Sept. 3 After Renovation
Perdido Kids Park reopens Sept. 3 with a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting, featuring new equipment and ADA amenities while preserving beloved original features.
TV Anchor Shelby Myers to Keynote Clarke County United Way Luncheon
TV anchor and Clarke County native Shelby Myers will keynote the United Way of Southwest Alabama's Clarke County annual meeting and awards luncheon on Sept. 10.
Public Official Kennon Declines Comment on Upcoming Ethics Hearing
A public official named Kennon has declined to comment ahead of an upcoming ethics hearing involving them.
Gulf Shores Opens Applications for New Citizens Academy, Deadline Aug. 31
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…
City of Mobile’s Back 2 School Bash Sends 1,000 Backpacks Home With Students at Mardi Gras Park
The City of Mobile and MPRD hosted the Back 2 School Bash at Mardi Gras Park Saturday, giving away 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies.
Clarke County School Bus Fleet Gets Final Checks Ahead of First Day Back
Mechanics at the Clarke County Board of Education's Grove Hill bus shop readied the district's fleet as Clarke County schools, Thomasville City Schools and Clarke Prep return for the 2026-27…
Covington County Police Chase Crosses State Line, Ends in Crash in Okaloosa County, Florida
A police chase that began with Covington County, Alabama, deputies ended in a crash in Crestview, Florida, after a PIT maneuver stopped the fleeing vehicle.