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.
Congressional Field Hearing in Mobile to Examine NLRB Franchise Ruling
Two U.S. House members brought a rare field hearing to the University of South Alabama to weigh the fallout of a labor board ruling on franchises.
Gulf Coast Recovery Council Holds Off on BP Settlement Spending
Local officials overseeing BP oil spill settlement funds for Mobile and Baldwin counties are pausing new decisions until federal guidance arrives.
‘Underwhelmed’ by the GOP Field, Jay Cooper Enters the Baldwin Senate District 32 Race
Eastern Shore attorney and former Prichard mayor A.J. 'Jay' Cooper entered the race for Baldwin County's open Senate District 32 seat, saying he was 'underwhelmed' by the Republican field and…
Coastal Alabama Officials Push to Restore Gulf Coast Passenger Rail
Local officials and advocates are pushing Congress to fund a study on restoring Gulf Coast passenger rail service through Mobile and other coastal cities.
House Passes Bill Giving Gulf States More Control Over Red Snapper Season
Congress passed a bill shifting red snapper management authority toward Gulf states, a change welcomed by Alabama fishing officials and coastal lawmakers.
Rep. Bradley Byrne Returns from Cuba Trip, Says Havana Still Has Work to Do
Rep. Bradley Byrne visited Cuba in 2015 and remained cautious on normalized relations, even as Mobile's port and sister-city ties raised local stakes.
Mobile County Emergency Agency Faces $711,000 FEMA Debt Deadline
Mobile County's emergency management agency owes FEMA more than $711,000 after years of delays on a new emergency operations center project.
Byrne Points to Gulf Energy Revenue as Funding Source for I-10 Bridge
Rep. Bradley Byrne says Gulf oil and gas revenue sharing could help pay for the proposed I-10 Bridge and Bayway expansion in Mobile.
Baldwin County Adds Loxley Officer’s Name to Law Enforcement Memorial
Baldwin County officials honored a fallen Loxley police sergeant during a National Police Week memorial ceremony held in Robertsdale this week.