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.
Alabama
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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.
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Orange Beach planning panel to hear comprehensive plan, Pirates Voyage and AC Hotel requests
The Orange Beach Planning Commission is scheduled to hold public hearings Aug. 10 on a comprehensive plan, a Pirates Voyage development request and changes to the AC Hotel project.
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Muscle Shoals school board approves $60 million bond for new elementary school
The Muscle Shoals Board of Education unanimously approved a 30-year, $60 million bond on May 7 to finance a new elementary school behind Webster Elementary School.
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Pell City proposes fully rewritten zoning ordinance, schedules July 27 hearing
Pell City has proposed a fully amended and restated zoning ordinance covering districts, development standards, land uses and zoning administration. A public hearing is scheduled for July 27, 2026.
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Chelsea council approves two U.S. 280 rezonings for residential and business development
The Chelsea City Council approved two rezoning requests along U.S. 280 on July 7, 2026, allowing residential and business proposals to move into later planning and permitting reviews.
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Citronelle Water System Gets $12 Million for Meters, Well and Water Main
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management made $12 million available for South Alabama Utilities’ Citronelle drinking-water modernization project.
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Rainsville posts current subdivision-development submission process
Rainsville’s June 2 notice directs subdivision applicants to submit a property’s legal description to City Hall, but names no specific project.
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Scottsboro approves shared full-time school resource officer position
The Scottsboro City Council approved one new full-time school resource officer position, with the city and Scottsboro City Schools splitting the cost equally.
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Fyffe man faces four felony charges after shots hit occupied vehicle and gas-station window
Caleb Andrew Ashley, 19, of Fyffe, was arrested June 29 after investigators said gunfire struck an occupied vehicle and a nearby gas-station window.
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ALDOT announces $1.8 million US 84 resurfacing project through Cowarts
The project will resurface and restripe US 84 from Jester Street to Broad Street, with work scheduled to begin July 13, weather permitting.
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Littleville made eligible for up to $9.32 million in water infrastructure financing
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced up to $9,322,870 in financial assistance for Littleville through Clean Water State Revolving Fund and American Rescue Plan Act financing.
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Dothan Police Increase Enforcement of Juvenile Curfew
Dothan police are increasing enforcement of the city’s juvenile curfew, with officers checking exceptions, contacting parents and referring repeat violations to court.
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Montgomery Mayor Proposes $375 Million Momentum 2040 Bond Program
Mayor Steven Reed has proposed up to $375 million in bonds for Montgomery projects, with City Council approval still required before the plan can advance.
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Birmingham approves 20-condition zoning rules for data centers
Birmingham’s City Council approved new zoning conditions for data centers, covering site size, neighborhood setbacks, water use, power, noise and public notice.