Fairhope Weighs Cost of Studying an Independent School System
Fairhope's City Council agreed to price out a study on breaking away from the Baldwin County school system after voters rejected a tax hike.
Baldwin Commissioner Frank Burt Opposes New Park Rental Fees
Baldwin County Commissioner Frank Burt is pushing back against proposed rental fees for two North Baldwin parks and a historic Stockton-area church.
Meatless Mondays Bring a Weekly Vegetarian Tasting to The Noble South
The Noble South, the Dauphin Street restaurant that has become a cornerstone of downtown Mobile’s independent dining scene, is drawing attention with its weekly Meatless Mondays series. The event runs…
Fallen Heroes Memorial at Battleship Park Nears Completion, Still Needs Funding
A long-planned 9/11 memorial at Battleship Park is on pace for a September dedication, but organizers say roughly $50,000 more is needed to finish it.
Prancing Elites Dance Troupe Member Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
A member of Mobile's nationally known Prancing Elites dance troupe was booked into the Mobile County Metro Jail on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
Oysters Rockefeller in Mobile: Why Gulf Coast Versions Vary
An archival Mobile food-history look at Oysters Rockefeller: its documented 1899 origin, secret original recipe and the Gulf Coast variations that followed.
Mobile County Internship Program Sends 55 Young Adults Into Local Workforce
Fifty-five young adults completed the Mobile County Job Internship Program this summer, gaining hands-on workplace experience with about 50 local businesses and, in some cases, landing permanent jobs.
Fairhope’s Rebuilt Splash Pad Set to Reopen This Month
Fairhope's community splash pad is nearly ready to reopen after a concrete problem forced a rebuild, while a nearby nine-field soccer complex takes shape.
Lightning Deaths in South Alabama Prompt Renewed Safety Warnings
After lightning strikes claimed lives across southern Alabama this year, forecasters are urging residents to take storm safety seriously this summer.
Mobile County Sells Downtown Parking Garage for $3 Million
The Mobile County Commission has agreed to sell its downtown parking garage near Government Plaza for $3 million, while also extending its option to buy land for a proposed soccer…