Infrastructure 2022 record year for containerized shipping in Mobile The container terminal handled a record 312 vessels, an increase of 75 vessels from 2021. StaffJanuary 23, 2023
Infrastructure Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition creates license plates to raise electric vehicle awareness The organization must get 250 pre-commitments by September 2023 for the tags to actually be made. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2022
Infrastructure Federal maritime commissioners visit Port of Mobile They discussed the rapid expansion of intermodal rail through the Port of Mobile. StaffNovember 17, 2022
Governor Governor awards nearly $19.3 million to improve Alabama communities The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. StaffOctober 14, 2022
Environment Governor awards $1.64 million to enhance outdoor recreation in Alabama Funds from the federal Recreational Trails Program will be used to build, restore and improve trails in eight communities across the state. StaffSeptember 30, 2022
Infrastructure ADEM awards $348 million to water and sewer systems The $348 million include more than $77 million in grants approved for communities in Alabama’s Black Belt. StaffSeptember 16, 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
Infrastructure FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports The bulk off the money is designated to reconstruct tarmacs at Mobile International Airport and Tuscaloosa National Airport. Jacob HolmesAugust 31, 2022
Infrastructure Governor awards $26.6 million for broadband to Alabama communities The expanded broadband service will provide the capability to serve nearly 15,000 additional households, businesses and public facilities. StaffAugust 29, 2022
Economy Port of Mobile container terminal delivers strongest month in history July’s figures reflect an incredible growth rate of 184.7 percent for intermodal cargo. StaffAugust 16, 2022