APR Staff

The City of Mobile is releasing its Public Works Annual Report, which highlights the department's extraordinary progress, service and achievements in 2023.

Governor Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 52. This seat was previously held by John Rogers, whose resignation was effective March 13, 2024.

The City of Auburn's spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday, March 23. This free biannual event gives Auburn residents the opportunity to drop off hazardous materials that are illegal to dispose of during weekly garbage collection.

One of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s biggest annual events is planned for Saturday, March 23. The third annual Eggstravaganza is returning to John Hunt Park. The event is a free community egg hunt for ages 12 and under.

The City of Auburn will hold three public input meetings to garner input on an update to CompPlan 2030. It was adopted in October 2011 and last updated in 2018. It is used largely to help guide future growth and development decision making.

Mayor Sandy Stimpson is announcing the City of Mobile’s plans to tear down the 60-year-old Mobile Civic Center and construct a new, world-class entertainment destination suited for concerts, family shows and sporting events, including professional hockey.

The City of Montgomery’s $36.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Neighborhood Access and Equity will expand transportation options and enhance access to essential services like jobs, education, healthcare, food, and recreation. Funding for the program was allocated in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

The application period for the Governor’s Office summer internship sessions with Kay Ivey is soon coming to a close. Designed to provide insight to college students who want to learn more about the executive branch of state government, the program offers students a realistic overview of routine activity within a government office.

Those searching for a lucky charm this March, consider the four-legged friends available for adoption at Huntsville Animal Services. During the month of March, Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for most adult dogs to encourage adoptions.

The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department is bringing a variety of fitness experts to the heart of downtown Mobile this weekend to help promote personal health and fitness. The Gulf Coast Fitness Palooza will take place in Mardi Gras Park on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16.