Economy
Any Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger must protect reliable service, competitive access and long-term economic growth at the Port of Mobile.
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- Governor
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- Legislature
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- Economy
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- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
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- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
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- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
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Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
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- Opinion
Port of Mobile stories
Agriculture
Representative Bob Fincher warns the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama farmers through higher costs and reduced competition.
News
The Alabama Republican pitched road, port, hospital and energy upgrades as practical fixes to support growth ahead of the May 19 primary.
Infrastructure
The system works because it is competitive. And that’s exactly what’s at risk.
News
Port Authority leaders highlighted major construction progress on the $100 million inland port facility less than one year after groundbreaking.
News
CEO Doug Otto unveiled a new executive leadership team Wednesday, establishing key roles to strengthen operations and drive statewide economic development.
Congress
The ESTUARIES Act marked the freshman lawmaker's first legislation to pass the House, securing vital estuary protection funding through 2031.
Infrastructure
A $100 million federal investment transformed Mobile's historic Pier B South, built in the 1920s, into a high-capacity, modern berth for breakbulk trade.
State
The Port Authority Board of Directors appointed Doug Otto as director and chief executive officer to lead ongoing major capital investments.
Congress
A new bill was introduced to ensure federally funded construction and infrastructure projects, like the Mobile River Bridge, continue during shutdowns.