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.
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 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.
Council President Gina Gregory Outlines 2015 Priorities for District 7
Mobile City Council President Gina Gregory highlighted infrastructure, sidewalks and community volunteer efforts as priorities for District 7 in 2015.
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.
Mobile County School Board Advances Barton Academy Deal and Historic School Sale
The Mobile County school board approved a Barton Academy Foundation agreement and a sales contract for two historic school buildings.
Mobile City Leaders Explore Bold Thinking During Council Retreat
Mobile's City Council and Mayor Sandy Stimpson's staff heard from a bestselling author on rethinking civic problem-solving during a retreat.
Two Found Dead in Mobile Photography Studio in Double Homicide
Mobile police opened a double homicide investigation after a man and woman were found dead inside a longtime photography studio on Florida Street.
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 County Schools Post Mixed Results on First ACT Aspire Tests
Mobile County students scored below new benchmarks in reading and math but above average in English on the first ACT Aspire testing round.