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Dixon Mills road to close for West Alabama Highway bypass

Roads and transit

A road in Dixon Mills will close as part of a bypass project connected to West Alabama Highway.

Montgomery County Alabama DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Alabama

Alabama’s winningest high school football coach retires

Schools

Alabama’s winningest high school football coach has retired after 38 years, ending a long career in the state’s high school game.

Clay County Alabama DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Alabama

Highway 52 flyover project advances between Pelham, Helena

Roads and transit

The Highway 52 flyover project serving Pelham and Helena has moved into its next phase as officials work to address congestion.

Shelby County Alabama DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Alabama

Mobile mayor says major waterfront project is being eyed

Local government

Mobile’s mayor says a waterfront project comparable in scale to the Airbus plant is under consideration.

Mobile County Alabama DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Alabama

14 arrested in Limestone County child exploitation operation

Police, fire and courts

WBRC 6 News reported that 14 people were arrested in a Limestone County child exploitation operation.

Limestone County Alabama DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Alabama

Alabama Broadband Access Reaches 90% of Addresses

Around town

Broadband service is now reported to reach 90% of Alabama addresses, marking a statewide access milestone.

Geneva County Alabama DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Alabama

Spring Hill roundabout would remain unchanged under 167 plan

Roads and transit

No changes are planned for the Spring Hill roundabout if the proposed widening of 167 receives approval.

Pike County Alabama DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Alabama

14 arrested on 42 charges in Limestone County investigation

Police, fire and courts

Fourteen people were arrested on 42 charges in a Limestone County online child exploitation investigation.

Limestone County Alabama DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Alabama

Atmore VFW backs Pensacola Semper Fi 5K

Around town

The Atmore Veterans of Foreign Wars post is supporting a charity 5K in Pensacola.

Escambia County Alabama DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Alabama

Southside-Selma, Dallas County Set for Jan. 15 Girls Game

Local sports

NFHS Network lists a girls varsity basketball matchup between Southside-Selma and Dallas County for Jan. 15, 2027.

Dallas County Alabama DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Alabama

Dallas County, Francis Marion JV basketball set for Nov. 20

Local sports

Dallas County and Francis Marion are scheduled to meet in boys junior varsity basketball on Nov. 20, 2026, with live and on-demand viewing listed.

Dallas County Alabama DeskNov 9, 2026

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Selma, Dallas County JV basketball set for Dec. 3, 2026

Local sports

Selma and Dallas County are listed for a boys junior varsity basketball game on Dec. 3, 2026, with viewing through NFHS Network.

Dallas County Alabama DeskNov 9, 2026