Prichard Sought a Place in Gulf Coast Restoration Funding Decisions
In March 2018, Prichard leaders said the city had been left out of $315 million in Gulf Coast restoration awards and called for a fairer process.
Mobile Bowling Alley Offered Bead Exchange in 2018
Skyline Lanes on Government Boulevard offered a free bowling game in 2018 to customers who brought in a bag of Mardi Gras beads.
Mobile County Flu Tests Surpassed Prior Season’s Total Early in 2018
Mobile County recorded 1,148 positive flu tests by Jan. 19, 2018, exceeding the total from the prior flu season as cases peaked unusually early.
Budweiser Clydesdales Returned to Mobile Mardi Gras in 2018
The Budweiser Clydesdales were scheduled to appear in three Mobile Mardi Gras parades in February 2018, according to WKRG.
Grace Lutheran Marked 150 Years in Mobile in 2017
Grace Lutheran Church marked its 150th anniversary in Mobile in 2017, reflecting on its 1867 founding and its role as Alabama's oldest Lutheran congregation.
New $16.2 Million Glen Arbor Apartments Open Doors to Mobile Seniors and Families
The $16.2 million Glen Arbor apartment community opened in Mobile with 112 units for seniors and families, part of a broader city push to expand affordable housing.
$2.9 Million Federal Grant to Fund Innovation PortAL Business Hub in Downtown Mobile
The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has been awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to turn a former downtown building into Innovation PortAL, a hub for local entrepreneurs.
Mobile County, 911 Board Spar Over $2.4 Million in Radio Equipment ‘Never Used by Anybody’
Mobile County and the 911 board are wrangling over a $770,000 refund tied to a $3.2 million Harris Corporation radio project whose equipment was never actually put into use.
Mobile County Youth Dove Hunt Draws Peaceful Protest From Animal Rights Advocates
A youth dove hunt in Mobile County drew a peaceful demonstration from animal rights advocates, prompting questions about the state-run mentoring program.
Mobile City Council Approves 13-Month Deal Bringing Carnival Fantasy to Alabama Cruise Terminal
The Mobile City Council unanimously approved a 13-month agreement that will bring the Carnival Fantasy cruise ship back to the Alabama Cruise Terminal.