Spanish Fort Police to Get Body Cameras, Tasers and a Drone Under New Axon Agreement
Spanish Fort City Council approved an agreement with Axon to equip police officers with body cameras, new tasers and a drone, in a deal worth more than $75,000.
Spanish Fort’s New $7.8 Million Community Center Nears Long-Awaited Opening
After construction delays, Spanish Fort's new community center, city hall and first public library are expected to open under budget this fall.
Spanish Fort Council Rejects $769,000 Artificial Turf Project at Toros Stadium
The Spanish Fort City Council voted down a new artificial turf field at the high school stadium, with the mayor citing lingering tax referendum fallout.
Spanish Fort Opens Search for Council Seat, Backs Traffic Study and Ballpark Drainage Fix
Spanish Fort is seeking applicants for a vacant council seat while funding a regional traffic signal study and a school drainage project.
Spanish Fort Approved Its First-Ever Gas Tax and a Higher Business License Fee
The Spanish Fort City Council unanimously created a one-cent gas tax and raised the business license fee in September 2014, moves projected to bring in more than $95,000 a year.
Spanish Fort Advances $90,000 in Road and Drainage Repairs After Historic April Flood
Spanish Fort council approves nine emergency road and drainage repair projects totaling $90,615 after historic April 2014 flooding.
Spanish Fort Mayor Expected to Step Aside, Clearing a Path for Mike McMillan
With Mayor Joe Bonner not expected to seek re-election, Spanish Fort City Councilman Mike McMillan confirmed his own run for mayor, backed by the endorsements of three former mayors.