Mobile Water and Sewer Rates Set to Rise 5 Percent in 2015
MAWSS customers will see a 5 percent rate increase starting January 2015 as the utility funds repairs to aging pipes and treatment plants.
Spanish Fort’s Newest Councilman Sworn In, Vows Focus on Smart Growth
Bill Menas was sworn in as Spanish Fort's newest District 2 councilman, pledging to help guide the fast-growing city's development. His wife and two sons
Semmes Man Killed After Entering Roadway on U.S. 98
A 46-year-old Semmes man died after entering the roadway on U.S. 98 west of Mobile and being struck by a passing pickup truck Tuesday night, troopers say.
Mobile City Council Approves Overhaul of Police, Fire Promotion Process
Mobile City Council approved a new promotion testing contract for police and fire departments and debated a residential road closure request.
Mobile Couple Faces Dozens of Fraud Charges in Craigslist Electronics Scheme
A Mobile man and woman face a combined 38 fraud-related charges after police say they scammed buyers responding to Craigslist electronics listings.
Mobile County School Board Selects Contractor for New $25 Million Citronelle High
The Mobile County school board approved White-Spunner Construction to build the new $25 million Citronelle High School, set for completion in 2016.
Williamson High School Adds Welding Trailer for New Career Academy
A new mobile welding classroom at Williamson High School gives Mobile County students hands-on training through a growing maritime career academy.
Mobile City Council Backs ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution on Job Applications
The Mobile City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging the county personnel board to remove criminal history questions from initial job applications.
Fairhope Council Approves Soccer Complex Redesign With $3.5 Million Budget
Fairhope's City Council authorized a redesign of its long-delayed soccer complex under a $3.5 million budget after a rejected bid stalled the project.
Fairhope Brewing Reveals Bottle Labels Ahead of 2015 Retail Launch
Fairhope Brewing Company unveiled label designs for its three flagship beers as it prepares a bottling expansion set to hit store shelves by summer 2015.