Mobile’s Historic Buick Building Nears Completion of $5 Million Overhaul
A $5 million renovation of Mobile's historic Buick Building on St. Louis Street is on track for summer completion, with two new tenants moving in.
Downtown Mobile Rolls Out Early St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Exchange Club of Mobile's St. Patrick's Day parade brought green-clad crowds to downtown Mobile ahead of the holiday itself.
Mobile Cracks Down on Peddler’s Licenses at LoDa ArtWalk
Mobile officials began random peddler's license checks at LoDa ArtWalk, enforcing a long-ignored rule as the downtown arts event grew in popularity.
Psychquinox Returns to Portal Studio With Film, Music and Fire
Portal Studio’s quarterly celebration of the arts, Psychquinox, returns Friday, March 20, at 163 N. Lawrence St. in downtown Mobile. The evening mixes a Film Scramble screening, live music, performance…
Mobile City Council Approves Police Body Cameras, Tackles Wide-Ranging Agenda
The Mobile City Council approved a $480,775 contract for police body cameras and tasers, part of a broader five-year, $1.96 million equipment deal.
Mobile County JROTC Students to Intern With Fire-Rescue Department
Mobile County JROTC students will intern with Mobile Fire-Rescue starting next school year, part of a first-of-its-kind Alabama school partnership.
Two Arrested, One Still Sought After Armed Robbery at Mobile Convenience Store
Mobile police arrested two 19-year-old suspects after three masked men robbed a Virginia Street convenience store at gunpoint.
Mobile’s New Innovation Team Director Reignites Debate Over Where City Leaders Live
Joan Dunlap's hire to lead Mobile's new Innovation Team has renewed debate over how many of Mayor Sandy Stimpson's top staff live outside the city.
Mobile Council Approves Hank Aaron Stadium Sound System Upgrade Amid BayBears Rent Dispute
Mobile's City Council approved a $22,090 sound system contract for Hank Aaron Stadium despite a dispute over unpaid rent owed by the BayBears.
SXSW-Bound Bands Make a Mobile Stop at Alchemy Tavern
Several musicians bound for the South by Southwest convention in Austin, Texas, pause in Mobile next month, giving locals a preview of the festival acts without the ten-hour drive west.…