Mobile Lands Bloomberg Grant to Build City Innovation Team
Mobile was selected among 14 cities worldwide for a Bloomberg Philanthropies grant worth roughly $1.65 million to fund a city innovation team.
Mobile Man Accused of Pistol-Whipping Wendy’s Worker, Carjacking Driver on Dauphin Street
A Mobile man is accused of striking a fast-food worker with a gun and carjacking a driver at gunpoint on Dauphin Street before a brief police chase.
Baker High School Drama Teacher Turns Shakespeare Into Real Talk for Teens
A Baker High School theater teacher in Mobile County uses emotional memory techniques to help students connect with Shakespeare and build stage confidence.
Mobile Wins $1.65 Million Bloomberg Grant for Neighborhood Revitalization
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced the city was selected for a Bloomberg Philanthropies program worth up to $1.65 million to tackle blight and revitalize struggling neighborhoods.
Byrne Presses NOAA Official Over Red Snapper Count in Congressional Hearing
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne pressed a NOAA official over red snapper stock counts, arguing Gulf states should take over management of the fishery.
Bienville Square Hosts Mobile’s First Food Truck Friday
Downtown Mobile launched its first Food Truck Friday at Bienville Square, bringing together six local food vendors and a holiday food drive.
Bellingrath Gardens’ Magic Christmas in Lights Earns National Attention
Bellingrath Gardens' Magic Christmas in Lights, now in its 19th year, is drawing national recognition among the country's top holiday light displays.
Hank Aaron Stadium Lights Up for New Drive-Thru Holiday Display
Hank Aaron Stadium has become a drive-thru holiday light show, drawing nearly 10,000 cars and raising money for local charities this season.
Mobile City Council Advances Body Camera Plans, ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution
Mobile's city council approved a 'Ban the Box' resolution and will get a body camera demonstration as police look to replace an aging pilot program.
Wildfire Near Magnolia Springs Contained After Burning 400 Acres
A south Baldwin County wildfire near Magnolia Springs burned roughly 400 acres before crews contained it, protecting nearby homes with no damage.