Infrastructure Port of Mobile containerized cargo growth continues Container volume through the Port of Mobile marked its third-highest lift in September delivering a 27 percent year-to-date increase. StaffOctober 13, 2021
State Congressmen Carl, Rogers visit shipyards at Austal USA and Master Boat Builders The U.S Navy recently awarded Austal USA with a $144 million multi-ship contract. John H. GlennOctober 7, 2021
State Port of Mobile posting record growth as Midwest supply chain shifts Containerized cargo volumes continue to climb in 2021, as shippers seek uncongested gateways servicing key North American markets. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will run for re-election Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she will seek a second full term as governor in 2022. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Infrastructure Port of Mobile deepening, widening to be completed by 2025 By the year 2025, there will be a deeper and wider Mobile Ship Channel and an improved lower harbor turning basin. StaffMay 21, 2021
State Congressional delegation concerned Amtrak to Mobile may negatively impact economy The entire Alabama House delegation called for Amtrak to be required to complete a feasibility study before passenger rail service is restored. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Infrastructure Plans for an alternative to I-10 bridge project to be announced Monday Eastern Shore MPO Chair Jack Burrell says the new plan is to build the bridge and leave the existing Bayway and Causeway routes free. Brandon MoseleyMarch 22, 2021
Congress Carl “disappointed” Amtrak proceeding with service to Mobile without feasibility study Amtrak has announced that passenger rail service will begin sometime next year. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Economy Alabama Coal Association announces expansion, rebranding The Alabama Coal Association has rebranded as the Alabama Mining Association. StaffFebruary 9, 2021
Congress Sen. Richard Shelby says he won’t seek re-election in 2022 "For everything, there is a season," Sen. Richard Shelby said. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 8, 2021