Baker

Baker, FL · Traffic & Transit
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UPDATE: I-10 open in both directions after 4 multi-vehicle wrecks on Pascagoula River Bridge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Both directions of I-10 are open again after four multi-vehicle wrecks left traffic at a near standstill in both directions Saturday evening, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP). MHP said one of the westbound crashes involved seven vehicles, while the other two involved...
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Busy Gulf Shores road to close Monday
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 28, 2026 GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Heads up, Baldwin County drivers! There’s a traffic change in Gulf Shores. Starting Monday, Aug. 31, East 29th Avenue, just south of ‘The Track,’ will be closed for upgrades. The road will be closed from the entrance of […]
WLOX
UPDATE: 4 multi-vehicle wrecks on Pascagoula River Bridge slow I-10 traffic in both directions
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WKRG News 5
Foley road to be closed for nearly two months
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 26, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Foley road is set to be closed for nearly two months as work is done. Part of Springsteen Lane, west of the Foley Beach Express, will close for about six weeks as crews work to widen and repave […]
WPMI
Mobile plans new look for transit vehicles as Second Line Transit launch approaches
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The Mobile City Council has approved a $230,950 contract to replace graphics on dozens of city transit vehicles as the city prepares to launch its redesigned public transportation system, Second Line Transit. The purchase order issued to Star Graphics Inc. covers new graphics for 16 buses, 11 vans, four SUVs, 12 sedans, 18 paratransit shuttles and one trolley. Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis is pushing for a larger shift toward trolleys.
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Mobile mayor says city should not fund Amtrak service forever
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile’s mayor said the city remains committed to Amtrak service but does not believe the city should have to pay for it indefinitely. Mobile is in year two of a three-year deal to help subsidize Gulf Coast passenger rail. Cost of the deal. The deal...
OBA
Gulf Shores to Close East 29th Avenue for Intersection Upgrades
Airport travelers will need to use alternate routes during the closure. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores has announced a road closure on East 29th Avenue. The closure will affect drivers traveling near The Track in Gulf Shores and those traveling to and from the Gulf Shores International Airport. The project is part of planned intersection upgrades in the area. City officials say the work is intended to improve traffic flow and safety.
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theadvocate.com
Editorial: Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service’s success boosts entire region
When Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line between Mobile and New Orleans opened to the public on Aug. 18, 2025, the train service carried lots of hope while raising a number of questions. When it celebrated its first anniversary last Tuesday, most of the hopes had been more than realized, while...
WLOX
Mobile mayor says city should not fund Amtrak service forever
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile’s mayor said the city remains committed to Amtrak service but does not believe the city should have to pay for it indefinitely. Mobile is in year two of a three-year deal to help subsidize Gulf Coast passenger rail. Cost of the deal. The deal...
OBA
Gulf Shores to Consider 2027 Transportation Plan and Retiree Bonus
The council will vote on infrastructure plans, retiree longevity bonuses, and staffing updates. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores City Leaders are considering key infrastructure and workforce investments, including the adoption of the city’s 2027 Transportation Plan and a one-time lump-sum bonus for eligible municipal retirees.
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Road closure affecting Atmore area scheduled to start Monday
ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - The Poarch Band of Creek Indians posted on its Facebook page a road closing scheduled from Aug. 24 to Aug. 28. ROAD CLOSURE Jack Springs Road at Martin Road will be closed from August 24-28 for cross drain replacement, weather permitting. Signed detours will be in...
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Mobile City Council to look at applying for a grant to put in safety bollards downtown
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile City Council is set to look at resolution to be introduced at its next meeting, Tuesday, August 25th to apply for a grant to buy bollards for the downtown area. The resolution would authorize the Mayor to apply, accept, and receive a grant to...
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West Fern Avenue closure begins today in Foley
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - West Fern Avenue between Highway 59 and North Alston Street will close starting today. The closure will happen Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Sept. 19. The city said crews will be completing storm drainage improvements and constructing a new right turn...
alreporter.com
Opinion | Go ahead and print the signs: It’s the Jimmy Buffett Bridge
Yeah, I was surprised that I typed that, too. The conservative Republican state senator and I don’t agree on much, but when a guy’s right, he’s right. And Elliott is right about the new I-10 bridge over the Mobile River. It should be named for Jimmy Buffett.
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Gulf Shores considers closing Canal Park boat launch for more parking
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Gulf Shores is considering closing a public boat launch at the Highway 59 Intracoastal Waterway Bridge after more than 20 years of operation. The move would make room for more parking throughout the Waterway Village District. The boat launch at Canal Park...