Mobile’s Moon Pie Drop Returns With Mardi Gras Parade, Live Music and Free Museum Access
Mobile is gearing up for one of its biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations yet, with the city’s signature Moon Pie drop, a Mardi Gras parade,…
Councilman Clinton Johnson Reports $16,550 Haul as He Seeks a Sixth Term
Veteran Mobile City Councilman Clinton L. Johnson Sr. raised $16,550 for the final reporting period of his all-but-certain bid for a record sixth term in the city's Aug. 23 municipal…
McCain Adviser: Senator Has Made No Endorsement in Mobile Mayor’s Race
A Sam Jones mailer highlighting his Navy service under John McCain drew a pointed clarification from the senator's political adviser: McCain had endorsed no one in Mobile's mayoral election.
Bedsole Campaign Spent $160,000 in Final Month of Mayoral Race
Ann Bedsole's mayoral campaign reported spending more than $160,000 in 30 days, most of it on advertising, entering the final week before Mobile's Aug. 23 election with about $30,000 on…
Bess Rich’s Mayoral Campaign Primed for a Late Media Blitz
A week before Mobile's mayoral election, former councilwoman Bess Rich reported more than $64,000 on hand after a heavy advertising push, in a four-way race to succeed Mayor Mike Dow.
State Rep. Spencer Collier to Address Mobile County Young Republicans
State Rep. Spencer Collier, a state trooper representing District 105 in south Mobile County, was set to headline the monthly meeting of the Mobile County Young Republicans at Wintzell's on…
Congressman Jo Bonner to Headline Mobile GOP Gathering
First-term U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner was announced as guest speaker for Mobile's Grand Old Party at a midtown restaurant, with free admission for members and a $10 charge for the…
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Peavy; Councilman Sues Accuser
Jim Zeigler filed his ethics complaint against Mobile mayoral candidate John Peavy in Montgomery, and Peavy responded with a lawsuit alleging defamation, outrageous conduct and abuse of process.
Attorney Says He Will File Ethics Complaint Against Councilman Peavy
Mobile attorney Jim Zeigler said he would file an ethics complaint accusing mayoral candidate John Peavy of using his City Council seat to benefit his construction company on an Azalea…
Oakleigh Reception to Raise Funds for Sam Jones Mayoral Bid
A $500-per-couple reception at the Oakleigh Garden District home of former Ambassador Gary Cooper was scheduled to benefit Mobile County Commissioner Sam Jones' campaign for mayor of Mobile.
Young Democrats to Host Mobile Mayoral Candidate Forum
The Young Democrats of Mobile scheduled a public forum for the city's four mayoral candidates at the Boilermakers union hall on Government Street, with moderated questions and audience Q&A.