Kim Pettway Appointed to Mobile Water and Sewer Board
Kim Pettway, a University of South Alabama instructor active in Democratic campaigns, was appointed to the City of Mobile's Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, filling the seat left by…
Ashley Rich to Be Sworn In as Mobile County’s First Woman District Attorney
Veteran prosecutor Ashley Rich prepared to be sworn in as district attorney of Mobile County, becoming the first woman and the first Republican in more than 30 years to hold…
2010 Was the Year Mobile’s Film Scramble Scene Took Off
Mobile filmmakers — amateurs and professionals alike — produced a bumper crop of short films in 2010, and much of the credit goes to a fast-growing local format: the Film…
Fairhope Shop Turns Vintage Suitcases and Radios Into Custom Speakers
Inside a small shop in downtown Fairhope, blues music once drifted out of an unlikely piece of luggage: an old suitcase. The shop, Dr. Music, is owned by Fairhope native…
Pardon Closes a Painful Chapter for Mobile Ad Executive David Gwin
More than 25 years after his conviction in the Mobile Municipal Auditorium fraud case, David Gwin received an unexpected pardon, quietly pursued by two friends from the law enforcement community.
The Blind Mule Pairs Local Art and Holiday Cheer in Downtown Mobile
The Blind Mule has spent the holiday season doing double duty in downtown Mobile — plating Cajun dishes and signature salads while turning its space into a gallery of local…
Mobile Rapper Pluto Opens for Rick Ross at the Civic Center
When Rick Ross brought his tour to Mobile in December 2010, the warm-up act belonged to the host city. Pluto, the stage name of Mobile rapper Brent Parker, took the…
Independent Feature Film Shooting in Mobile Seeks Volunteer Crew Members
MOBILE, Ala. — An ambitious micro-budget feature film with a title as long as its premise is unusual began production in Mobile in December 2010, and its makers were looking…
Your Guide to Mobile-Area Holiday Events: Lights, Concerts and Parades
The city of Mobile, founded in 1702, sits at the head of Mobile Bay on the Gulf Coast and serves as the regional hub for much of southwest Alabama. From…
Mobile Musician Edward Appleby Releases Debut Self-Titled EP
Mobile musician Edward Appleby has released his debut self-titled EP, a short collection of original songs built around themes of self-awareness and introspection. The release marks the first recorded statement…