Mobile County launches Alabama’s first repeat violent offender docket
A specialized Mobile County court docket takes effect August 1, 2026, aiming to bring qualifying cases to trial within 12 months while preserving defendants’ due-process rights.
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Moody gets approved $328,671 grant for 2.36 miles of resurfacing
Moody has approved state and local funding for resurfacing 11 city streets covering 2.36 miles, but records do not set a construction start date.
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Hoover-Area Gas Eases; Birmingham Diesel Averages $5.161
Hoover-area regular gas averaged $3.747 in AAA’s Birmingham metro check July 31, while diesel averaged $5.161, shaping costs for drivers and businesses.
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Birmingham gas slips to $3.747 as diesel rises to $5.161
AAA’s July 31 Birmingham metro check shows regular gas easing to $3.747 while diesel rises to $5.161, keeping costs mixed for drivers and businesses.
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Mobile Gas Holds Steady While Diesel Rises to $5.146 a Gallon
AAA’s July 31 Mobile metro check puts regular gas at $3.753 and diesel at $5.146, with diesel up 6.7 cents in a week for fuel-heavy businesses.
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Alabama Supreme Court Expedites Tuberville Appeal as Ballot Deadlines Near
The Alabama Supreme Court accelerated briefing in a challenge to Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility, but the schedule could extend beyond Alabama deadlines for replacing a nominee or changing candidate certifications.
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Montgomery gas averages edge higher as diesel reaches $5.14
AAA’s July 29 Montgomery metro check put regular gas at $3.834 and diesel at $5.141, with different trackers showing lower averages based on timing and methodology.
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EPA proposal would shift coal-ash permitting; Gadsden site awaits next steps
EPA proposed letting Alabama oversee coal-ash permits, a change that could affect future reviews of Plant Gadsden. Comments are due Sept. 14.
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Gov. Ivey creates Alabama commission to study K-12 screen use
Gov. Kay Ivey’s July 22 order creates a commission on K-12 screen use. Its report is due Dec. 1, 2026, before possible 2027 legislation.
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Linden Bypass Opens Around Downtown as Final Work Continues
Linden, AL — The new four-lane bypass is open around downtown, but reduced speeds, posted signs and active construction remain in place during final work.
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Montgomery Council Delays $375M Bond Vote Again
Montgomery’s City Council carried over three bond-related actions, leaving a proposed $375 million borrowing plan unresolved as residents seek more details.
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Birmingham data-center hearing resumes Aug. 12 after permit challenge
A Jefferson County hearing resumes Aug. 12 on Birmingham residents’ request to pause Nebius data-center construction in Oxmoor Valley.
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Mobile River Bridge plan faces financing test before October start
Mobile River Bridge work could begin in early October if financing is completed in mid-September, but ALDOT says the construction timeline remains conditional.
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Dothan residents can comment by July 31 on draft 2026 CDBG plan
Dothan residents can comment through July 31 on a draft plan proposing $557,721 for home repairs, senior housing, services, sidewalks and facilities.
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ADEM Filing Lists Planned Chick-fil-A Site at Millbrook’s 17 Springs
A July 14 ADEM filing lists a planned Chick-fil-A site at Millbrook’s Marketplace at 17 Springs, but no construction or opening date is confirmed.
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US-72 East construction brings overnight lane closures in Huntsville
Huntsville drivers should expect overnight lane closures on US-72 East in Chapman Mountain as ALDOT widens paved shoulders and resurfaces a 1.2-mile section.
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Huntsville approves TIF 9 for $220 million in infrastructure
Huntsville’s TIF 9 will use future property-tax growth for downtown projects, while residents watch debt terms, project delivery and school-tax timing.
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DOJ ends case for Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women; consent decree terms end
United States Courts Rights and Legal Accountability – A July 23, 2026 final judgment ended the federal CRIPA consent-decree case over Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women.
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Greenville City Council agenda: CDBG and SEDAP filings for community park
Greenville’s July 13 council agenda would authorize Alabama CDBG Community Enhancement and DRA SEDAP filings tied to a new community park plan.
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Huntsville’s Aug. 25 election: City ordinances would cover workers, machines, ballots
Huntsville City Council’s July 23 agenda includes ordinances that would set election-worker pay, Madison County machine support, and ES&S ballot programming for Aug. 25.
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Heat Advisory (July 20–21) for Tuscumbia: What to do during the advisory
NWS Heat Advisory for Tuscumbia was issued Mon., July 20 at 8:38 PM CDT and ended Tue., July 21 at 8:00 PM. Heat index up to 109—here’s what to do.
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ADEM Seeks Comments on Proposed Pesticide Permit Reissue (ALG870000) — Moulton
Notice dated July 17, 2026 starts a 30-day comment period on ADEM’s proposed pesticide-related NPDES general permit (ALG870000). Comments: 5 p.m. last day.