Prichard Council Runoff Turns Contentious Ahead of Certification
A close Prichard City Council runoff has turned tense, with candidate Carlton Wallace pinning hopes on provisional ballots as certification looms.
Mobile Mayor, City Councilman to Share Stage at Race Relations Town Hall
Mayor Sandy Stimpson and Councilman Fred Richardson joined a panel for a Veterans Day town hall meeting focused on race relations in the city.
Skateboarders Rally at Government Plaza for a Ramp of Their Own
Mobile skateboarders packed a public hearing at Government Plaza to push for a ramp at Langan Park, as officials eye a larger skate park nearby.
State Senate District 22 Race Pits Albritton Against Atmore’s Susan Smith
Republican Greg Albritton faced Democrat Susan Smith of Atmore in the race for the sprawling state Senate District 22 seat across south Alabama.
Mobile City Council to Weigh Tax Incentive for West Mobile Shopping Center Overhaul
Mobile City Council is considering a 15-year sales tax rebate deal to help a developer finish rebuilding a major west Mobile shopping center.
Mobile Officials, Pastors to Hold Closed-Door Meeting on Police-Community Relations
Mobile police, federal officials and local pastors plan a private meeting on preventing unrest like that seen in Ferguson.
Mobile Weighs Camera Crackdown as ‘Pride and Shame’ Litter Campaign Launches
Mobile city leaders are considering surveillance cameras at litter hot spots as a new 'Pride and Shame' social media campaign targets chronic dumping.
Wynnsong 16 Liquor License Vote Delayed Amid Resident Pushback
Mobile's City Council delayed a vote on a beer and wine license for the Wynnsong 16 theater after residents packed a meeting to voice opposition.
Mobile Council Extends Penny Sales Tax Through 2018 for Infrastructure
Mobile's City Council voted 6-1 to extend its penny sales tax increase through 2018, directing funds toward infrastructure and economic development.
Mobile City Council Holds Off-Site Meeting at B.C. Rain High School
The Mobile City Council took its regular session on the road, meeting in the B.C. Rain High School gymnasium to reach more residents citywide.