Mobile and Baldwin County News
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The Mobile City Council will consider a $230,950 contract with Star Graphics to rebrand 62 vehicles for Second Line Transit, the system replacing WAVE Transit after Labor Day.
A Fairhope survey found 83% of respondents opposed forming a city school system, prompting Mayor Sherry Sullivan to cancel two remaining public meetings. Councilman Jimmy Conyers criticized the tone of…
Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis unveiled a $404 million budget proposal for Mobile that prioritizes public safety, employee raises and transit upgrades despite a projected drop in revenue.
Brewton officials have addressed resident concerns about debris on Belleville Avenue, downtown safety, and parking improvements near the city's stadium.
The Prichard City Council's five district representatives, led by Council President Traci D. Hale, work with the mayor to set policy and adopt ordinances for the city.
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.
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.
Thomasville is looking at annexing land near a proposed data center site as residents continue to raise concerns about the project's impact.
The Brewton City Council approved a development agreement with Brewton Holdings, a liquor license transfer and multiple audit and appointment items during its Monday meeting.
Orange Beach's Planning Commission meets Aug. 10 to hold a public hearing on the city's Comprehensive Plan and weigh two storage facility conditional use requests.