Elections Absentee voting period for November 8th General Election has started Absentee ballot applications can be downloaded online or requested by visiting or calling the local Absentee Election Manager’s office. StaffSeptember 15, 2022
State 16th Street Baptist Church to commemorate its 1963 bombing with a day of remembrance The church will host its annual day of remembrance with a special guest speaker and community luncheon. StaffSeptember 15, 2022
Economy Port of Mobile headed for busiest year on record The container terminal is tracking more than 10 percent above its 2021 numbers, the terminal’s busiest full year to date. StaffSeptember 14, 2022
State Senior Services, Commissioner Jean Brown awarded Outstanding Community Service Award The Alabama Department of Senior Services and Commissioner Jean Brown received the 2022 Outstanding Community Service Award. StaffSeptember 13, 2022
Education Alabama Commission on Higher Education addresses student loan forgiveness The cost to attend a university is especially higher in Alabama than in many states. StaffSeptember 12, 2022
Elections Manufacture Alabama makes additional endorsements ahead of 2022 general election Manufacture Alabama announces 27 additional endorsements for the 2022 general election. StaffSeptember 9, 2022
Elections Secretary Merrill asks Alabamians to serve as poll workers There are approximately 1,980 polling places across the State of Alabama that must be staffed each election cycle. StaffSeptember 7, 2022
State Owners show off electric vehicles at Gulf Coast Motor Show The Mobile-based Drive Electric Alabama chapter participated in the Gulf Coast Motor Show on Saturday at The Grounds in Mobile. StaffSeptember 6, 2022
State Innovate Alabama awards more than $4.5 million in small business grants Thirty-one awards were presented to 30 winners, encompassing a diverse group of entrepreneurs across six Alabama cities. StaffSeptember 2, 2022
Public safety Governor awards grant to bolster public safety in Birmingham The grants are designed to help police and community organizations reduce crime. StaffAugust 31, 2022