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Paddling is a hot physical activity, and the new kayak trail is sure to be a draw. (Dennis Pillion | dpillion@al.com) CHICKASAW, Alabama-- The opening of a three-mile paddle trail has been delayed due to flooding, according to Mobile County...

Explosion at the detention center in Pensacola kills two

After record rainfall numbers on Tuesday and into Wednesday, the Gulf Coast will be drying out Thursday with sunny skies, for the most part.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson both delivered the keynote speeches during the 17th annual State of the City/County luncheon hosted by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.

Tony G. Waldrop, the brand-new president at the University of South Alabama, sat down last week for an editorial board meeting with Press-Register reporters and editors to talk about key issues at USA, including growth, technology, the feasibility of an on-campus stadium, and crime.

"It was probably the most (water) we've ever had that I have ever seen."

The trail, which starts at Chickasabogue Park in Eight Mile, is named after the county's former parks and wildlife manager who died in 2008. The park's grand opening takes place during a 10 a.m. ceremony in Eight Mile.

A list of road closures and reopenings in Baldwin County, Ala. as of 6:52 p.m. Wednesday after record rainfalls washed out some roads and bridges.

Stimpson, during his first "State of the City" address Wednesday, said it will take a united city to address some of the problems afflicting Mobile such as trash in Dog River, blight and violent crime.

Rep. Bradley Byrne's amendment did not alter the substance of the bill but removed the following sentence that containing a harsh assessment of the littoral combat ship that the congressman disputes.