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Alabama Mayors Now Face Mandatory Training, 98 Officials Graduate in Mobile
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center — Venue of Graduation Ceremonies. Alabama mayors and city council members are now required by state law to sit through training on ethics, budgeting and open meetings rules. This week in Mobile, 98 officials graduated from the Certified Municipal Official program, which began in 1994. The Alabama Municipal Official Training Act, which took effect at the start of 2025, requires newly elected officials to complete 40 hours of coursework during their first four-year term, covering everything from competitive bid laws to zoning.
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Fairhope breaks ground on new park
The future Foundation Park will be located at South Section Street and Twin Beech Road.
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Foley Leaders Move To Update Local Flood Regulations
The measure establishes new building buffers and elevation standards. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley continues to improve city regulations to protect local property from flooding. Although some streets flooded during recent heavy rains, rising waters did not damage homes or other buildings. Municipal officials are working to strengthen community construction guidelines to keep local properties safe during major weather events.
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Gov. Ivey requests federal disaster declaration after Hurricane Isaias
The request covers 23 counties and seeks aid for governments and residents.
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Saraland library open on normal schedule after weekend hours confusion
SARALAND, Ala. (WALA) - The Saraland library is open and operating on its normal schedule today, after a weekend of confusion over whether hours would be cut. A social media post Friday from the Mobile Public Library system said the Saraland branch would drop to just two days a week, citing a city budget cut.
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City of Mobile official reveals details in missing $14.7 million arena payment
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile City council president reveals how the city learned about the missing money. He said the construction company on the Regions Arena project asked where their money was and that’s when the city knew something was very wrong. Since early 2025, the city of Mobile has been making installment payments […]
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Utility work begins on Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, prompting lane closures
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 22, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System has begun utility work in preparation for construction of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway. According to an Alabama Department of Transportation news release, the agency will be relocating utility and water […]
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New Foundation Park to connect Fairhope community
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) – A piece of Fairhope’s past is becoming part of its future; community members broke ground at Foundation Park, a new space designed to bring people together on property that holds decades of history. The park will be built right next to the former Anna T. Jeanes School. It was Fairhope’s first […]
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14 cats rescued from trailer in Mobile hoarding case
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — 14 cats were found living in filthy conditions inside a Mobile trailer in the city’s first animal hoarding case since its new animal ordinance took effect two weeks ago. City of Mobile Animal Services Director Robert Bryant said officers responded to trailer near Halls Mill Road during an eviction. “Sometimes people […]
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Upcoming events with Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association Inc. (MAMGA) is highlighting its ‘Push to the Polls’ and ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ events happening soon. Fred Lindsey Jr. joined us on Good Day Gulf Coast to preview what’s going on, and how you can be a part of it.
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Portion of Mobile’s Wallace Tunnel closed overnight
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 22, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Department of Transportation announced it will close a portion of the Wallace Tunnel overnight on Thursday. According to an ALDOT news release, the eastbound side of the Wallace Tunnel will close at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. […]
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Foley Community Library Lands New Funding For Programs And Staff
Friends of the Library, residents, and grants combine to fund staff and programs. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Foley Community Library will expand its programs and services after the Foley City Council accepts several financial contributions. The donations and grants will fund education, staffing, and other public opportunities. Mayor Ralph Hellmich praised the community members and organizations that stepped up to support the library. Library Director Kate Norris said the funds will enable the facility to expand its offerings for Foley-area residents.
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Mobile reporter removed from Tuberville campaign event following question on donating salary to veterans
A very similar question, asking Tuberville about a 2020 promise to donate his Senate salary to Alabama veterans, was asked by News 19 at a rally in Guntersville last week and Tuberville answered.
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Mobile Riverwalk Plaza developers go bigger: New proposal calls for 33-story building
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Developers of a proposed mixed-use destination project on the city’s downtown waterfront rolled out plans Wednesday representing a bolder vision than the one outlined in 2023. New renderings from Riverwalk Plaza now show a 33-story building next to the Arthur Outlaw Mobile Convention Center. At...