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EPA formally denies Alabama Power’s coal ash plan
Mobile County environmental advocates are claiming victory as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final denial Thursday of Alabama’s coal ash waste management plan, finding it is “significantly less protective” than federal regulations.
1.5 miles of beach restoration complete on Dauphin Island
Work to restore more than a mile of shoreline on Dauphin Island’s east end with new beaches has been completed — and just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Alabama’s barrier island town announced last week its contractor had completed work on the extensive beach restoration project and had removed all equipment off-site as of May 17.
Mobile County educators recognized for achievements at Giving Tree ceremony
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Top educators in the Mobile County Public School System were recognized as part of an over decade-long tradition this week. MCPSS officials held a ceremony this week to install the names of the latest honorees on the Giving Tree at Central Office, according to a release. The tradition has been […]
Mobile County hones in on ‘master plan’ for MLK Avenue cultural district
Mobile County officials are edging closer to constructing a “civil rights and cultural heritage” district around Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue in Mobile, with consultants providing a “sneak peek” of what could be included in a master plan for the area at a meeting Monday night.
Tornado watch for Mobile County until 3 a.m. Friday
On Thursday at 10:59 p.m. a tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Friday at 3 a.m. for Mobile County. Tornado watch vs. Tornado warning: Know the difference. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference between a Tornado watch and a Tornado warning can...
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