Cruisers, Officials Celebrate Carnival’s Planned Return to Mobile
News that Carnival Cruise Line plans to return to Mobile sparked excitement among longtime cruisers, hoteliers and tourism officials across Alabama.
Mobile Mayor Teases Possible Return of Carnival Cruise Line
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson hinted at bringing a Carnival cruise ship back to the city after visiting the cruise line's Miami headquarters this week.
After Downtown Shooting Shuts Down Nightclub, MPD Reminds Residents of Curfew
A weekend shooting downtown led to a large police response, the permanent closure of a nightclub, and a reminder about Mobile's curfew rules.
Dauphin Island BBQ Restaurant Owner Vows to Rebuild After Fire
After fire destroyed his popular Dauphin Island barbecue restaurant, the co-owner pledged to rebuild with the community's overwhelming support.
Carnival, City of Mobile Near Deal to Bring Cruise Ship Back to Port
Mobile's mayor announced the city is finalizing a deal with Carnival Cruise Line to bring a cruise ship back to the Alabama Cruise Terminal.
Baldwin County School Board Votes to Offer Superintendent Post to Eddie Tyler
After a tense split vote nearly forced a search restart, the Baldwin County school board narrowly agreed to offer its top job to Eddie Tyler.
Mobile Approves New Humana Health Plan for City Retirees
Mobile's City Council unanimously approved a new Humana supplemental health plan for about 775 retirees, aiming to save the city $1.5 million.
Baldwin County Schools Growing Fast, But Superintendent Pay Trails State
Despite ranking among Alabama's fastest-growing districts, Baldwin County offered a superintendent salary well below dozens of smaller systems.
Bay Area Food Bank’s 17th Annual Chef Challenge Set for Thursday at Mobile’s Cruise Terminal
Local restaurants and caterers will serve up samples Thursday at the Alabama Cruise Terminal for the Bay Area Food Bank's 17th annual Chef Challenge, a fundraiser benefiting hunger relief efforts…
Mobile County Schools Push Perfect Attendance Campaign to Combat Chronic Absences
Mobile County Public Schools launched an attendance campaign in September, warning that missed early school days can lead to chronic absenteeism.