Category Civic

Civic/City relevant stories to the state of Alabama.

Lee Sentell retires after 20+ years as Alabama Tourism Director

⭐️ ALABAMA TOURISM: Lee Sentell, who was first appointed in 2003, is retiring as the state's tourism director.

🌱 BRIDGES INITIATIVE: HudsonAlpha recently received a $15 million grant for a new agricultural initiative.

🚧 STADIUM TRACE: Phase II expansion will receive $28 million in incentives + $4 million to address stormwater issues.

📓✏️ TAX FREE WEEKEND: From clothing to school supplies, check out what items are eligible for tax-free weekend in Alabama.

🏓 PICKLEBALL COURTS: Dothan has opened a new facility which includes 25 covered courts for pickleball players of all skill levels.

🎖️ NEW TRAINING FACILITY: Fort Rucker has opened the new 76,000-square-foot facility, honoring Medal of Honor recipient Garfield Langhorn.

🏨 DOWNTOWN GADSDEN: The city council has revealed tentative plans for a 4.5-star hotel at the former downtown police station.

🚧 SEEDS FUNDING: The state is looking to develop more industrial sites with its latest round of grants.

🌟 BEST CITIES FOR RENTERS: A recent study from WalletHub highlights the best American cities for renters including one Alabama town in the top 10.

🎣 CATFISH TRAIL: The Alabama Tourism Department has launch a new initiative to celebrate the state's catfish culture.