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.
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.
Empty Chair at City Hall: Prichard Residents Sound Off as Mayor Davis’s Council Absence Stretches Past Two Months
Prichard residents are split but largely united on one point: after more than two months without Mayor Carletta Davis at a single city council meeting, they want their mayor and…
Prichard Councilman to Show Data Center Tour Video Ahead of Permit Debate
District 5 Councilman Roy Smith II is inviting Prichard residents to a Wednesday afternoon video screening from his tour of an existing data center, as the city weighs a proposed…
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…
Gulf Shores to Hold Special Work Session on Proposed Mardi Gras Parade Changes
Gulf Shores will hold a special City Council work session Monday to discuss proposed changes to the 2027 Mardi Gras parade, with residents and business owners invited to weigh in.
Prichard Council Weighs 480-Day Pause on New Data Center Permits
Prichard's City Council is weighing a 480-day moratorium on new data center permits after residents objected to a proposed $93 million Edged Energy facility on Telegraph Road.
Mobile Mayor Proposes One-Time Bonus for Retired City Workers
Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis is sponsoring a resolution that would give eligible city retirees enrolled in the Retirement Systems of Alabama a one-time bonus tied to their years of service.
Fairhope City Clerk Lisa Hanks Named Alabama’s 2026 Clerk of the Year
Fairhope City Clerk Lisa Hanks has been honored as Alabama's 2026 Clerk of the Year by the Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks and Administrators for her leadership and mentorship within…
Mobile Opens Applications for Third Cohort of C251 Citizens Academy
Ever wondered how Mobile’s city government actually works? The city is giving 30 residents a closer look. Applications are now open for the third cohort of C251: Citizens Academy, a…