Eight Contenders Emerge in Bracket to Name Mobile River Bridge
A reader bracket narrowed the possible names for the planned Mobile River bridge to eight finalists, from war heroes to Mardi Gras icons.
Mobile Councilwoman, Developer Spar Over Westwood Plaza ‘User Fee’
Mobile Councilwoman Bess Rich and a shopping center developer are at odds over a proposed 1 percent shopper fee tied to the Westwood Plaza redevelopment plan.
Bracket-Style Contest Aims to Crown a Name for New Mobile River Bridge
A bracket-style online poll is letting the public weigh in on names for the proposed new bridge over the Mobile River carrying Interstate 10.
Fort Morgan Unveils First Memorial Marking 150 Years Since Mobile Bay Siege
Thousands gathered at Fort Morgan in Baldwin County to dedicate the fort's first-ever memorial marking 150 years since the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Three More Indicted in 2012 Baldwin County Motorcycle Gang Killing
Three additional people were indicted in a 2012 Baldwin County killing tied to a motorcycle club, bringing the total number charged to eight.
Winston Groom Says It’s “Embarrassing” Mobile Won’t Show Forrest Gump IMAX Rerelease
Author Winston Groom says it's embarrassing that Mobile's only IMAX theater won't screen the Forrest Gump 20th anniversary rerelease this September.
South Mobile County Stores Pass Underage Alcohol Compliance Check as Task Force Prepares Leadership Change
A Mobile County alcohol compliance sweep found every store checked in south Mobile County refused to sell to underage buyers.
Soil Trouble Pushes the New Citronelle High School to a 2016 Finish
Unstable soil forced a new site for the $25 million Citronelle High School, and the Mobile County school board learned the project now trends past its contract completion date, into…
Former Mobile 911 Director Drops Free Family Insurance Plan Board Had Created Just for Him
Former Mobile County 911 director George Williams dropped a taxpayer-funded family insurance plan the communications district board had tailored specifically for him, even as the district moves to give retirees…
Fairhope Brewing Teams Up With Underhill Family Orchestra for Limited-Run Smoked Porter
Fairhope Brewing Company has released Stories of Appalachia Porter, a limited-run smoked porter inspired by the Underhill Family Orchestra, continuing its series of collaboration beers honoring local musicians.