Alabama bill aims to stop Mobile Bay 'mud dumping,' force 'beneficial' dredge use

Video above: 'News 5 Now' — Top Stories from Jan. 9, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — An Alabama state representative and state senator are set to announce legislation that would end dredge disposal, also known as "mud dumping," in Mobile Bay. The legislation is being filed by Rep. Rhett Marques (R-AL) and Sen. Chris Elliott [...]