Alabama reopens portions of Mobile Bay to oyster harvesting
Alabama reopened portions of Mobile Bay to oyster harvesting on October 16, but public reef and harvest-grid openings are announced separately.
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Alabama awards about $1.53 million for traffic safety in 19 counties
Five grants through the Mobile County Commission will fund traffic-safety work across the Southwest Region, including Mobile County.
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Alabama reports measles case, warns of Huntsville exposures
Alabama health officials reported one measles case and possible exposure periods at a Subway and Publix in Huntsville.
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Tuscumbia District 5 seat vacant; letters due Oct. 15
District 5 residents may submit letters of interest to the city clerk by noon Oct. 15. The seat will be filled by council vote.
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Auburn’s Eva Pattison earns first SEC defensive honor
Auburn senior Eva Pattison was named the SEC women’s soccer Defensive Player of the Week after a 2-0 win over Oklahoma.
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Georgia rises to No. 1 in AP poll after Alabama win
Georgia received 66 of 70 first-place votes after beating Alabama 20–17 in Tuscaloosa.
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Port of Mobile returns to regular scheduling after Isaias
Port operations returned to regular scheduling Saturday after vessel traffic stopped as Hurricane Isaias approached.
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Mobile council holds first evening meeting under annual approach
The Mobile City Council met at 6 p.m. Oct. 6, later than its usual Tuesday 10:30 a.m. meeting time.
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Census Test Enters Final Days as Selected Households Face Aug. 31 Deadline
Selected households in parts of Huntsville and Spartanburg have two days to complete an online Census Test that could shape preparations for the 2030 count.
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Alabama awards more than $144 million in rural health grants across every county
Alabama awarded 138 rural-health grants totaling more than $144 million. Projects target transportation, telehealth, mental health, equipment, technology and workforce access, but most services still require implementation.
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Alabama’s rural health program moves from planning to grant decisions
Five Alabama rural-health grant competitions closed at 5 p.m. Central on August 7. ADECA is now reviewing applications, with a cancer-program planning estimate pointing to possible decisions in late August or early September.
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Montgomery Reports Fewer Homicides, More Arrests in First Half of 2026
Montgomery officials reported 26 homicides in the first half of 2026, down from 32, while police made more than 3,700 arrests, a 44.5% increase.
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Mobile Plans $17 Million Repaving Program for 250 Streets
Mobile is moving ahead with a roughly $17 million repaving program covering 250 city streets, using local and transportation-related funding.
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Huntsville Advances Tax District Plan Focused on Von Braun Center
Huntsville is pursuing a nearly 3,700-acre tax district that could direct about $220 million toward Von Braun Center and other downtown projects.
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ADEM lists July 22 PSD permit action for Kronospan in Talladega
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management lists a July 22, 2026 Prevention of Significant Deterioration permit action for Kronospan LLC in Talladega.
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Hoover council to hear Valleydale ER, Lorna Road and school proposals
Hoover council will hold hearings Aug. 10 on a proposed emergency department, disability-services program and church-property de-annexation.
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FDA updates Cyclospora investigation tied to iceberg lettuce as prices pressure restaurants
The FDA identified iceberg lettuce as the leading food item of interest in a Cyclospora investigation and listed eight states in the distribution footprint of a Taylor Farms de Mexico recall.
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Winston County schools approve staff changes ahead of August start
The Winston County Board of Education approved two non-renewals, new hires, a transfer and more than $3.37 million in expenditures at its May 21 meeting.
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Florence One Schools plans August start for aquatic-center conversion
Florence One Schools plans to convert a former grocery store in Florence, Alabama, into an aquatic center, with construction expected to begin in August 2026 and completion targeted for August 2027.
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Birmingham Nebius Data Center Remains Under Legal Challenge
The proposed 300-megawatt Nebius data center remains under legal challenge after Birmingham approved a multibillion-dollar tax-abatement package.
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Mobile Mysticks Join SPHL as City’s New Arena Project Takes Shape
The Mobile Mysticks were announced as the Southern Professional Hockey League’s newest team, linking professional hockey to Mobile’s arena project.
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ADECA grant backs Athens development expected to create 100 jobs
A state-backed grant will support an Athens development expected to create 100 jobs, following earlier public funding connected to projects in the city.