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.
Prichard Data Center Moratorium Stalls After Company Files Development Application
A Prichard City Council vote to pause data center development collapsed after officials learned a formal project application had already been filed, pushing the debate to an Aug. 13 public…
Mobile Mayor to Revive Annexation Push as City Council Finishes Redistricting Fight
Mayor Sandy Stimpson's office plans to unveil a new annexation proposal for West Mobile next month, arriving just as the City Council works to finalize a contentious redistricting plan before…
Albritton Unveils New Bills to Bring Casino, Lottery Vote Before Alabama Voters
State Sen. Greg Albritton has introduced new constitutional amendment legislation that would let Alabama voters decide on a state lottery, expanded casino gambling and sports betting, with Mobile County's greyhound…
Alabama approves medical cannabis as gambling debate stalls in 2021 session
Alabama is poised to become the 37th state to allow medical cannabis after the Legislature sent a bill to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk, even as a separate push to legalize…
Mobile Mayor Teases Possible Return of Carnival Cruise Line
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson hinted at bringing a Carnival cruise ship back to the city after visiting the cruise line's Miami headquarters this week.
Mobile Residents to Question Arc Terminals Officials on Waterfront Storage Tanks
Mobile's City Council delayed a decision on waterfront storage tank appeals until residents could question Arc Terminals officials at a community meeting.
Mobile Reaches $7.1 Million Settlement With BP Over Oil Spill Losses
The city of Mobile has agreed to a $7.1 million settlement with BP to resolve claims of lost tax revenue tied to the 2010 Gulf oil spill disaster.
Baldwin County Leaders Question Why Tax Revenue Isn’t Climbing Faster
Commissioners pressed officials on why Baldwin County property tax revenue lags population growth, as neighboring counties post larger gains.
Daphne Names Volkert to Lead Long-Awaited Parks and Recreation Overhaul
Daphne city council picked Volkert to lead a mixed parks and recreation overhaul, though funding and the full project scope remain undecided.