Mobile Revives Employee Bonus Program Funded by Mayor’s Salary
Mobile is handing out monthly cash bonuses to top city workers, funded partly by Mayor Sandy Stimpson's own salary pledge.
Mobile Council Approves Hank Aaron Stadium Sound System Upgrade Amid BayBears Rent Dispute
Mobile's City Council approved a $22,090 sound system contract for Hank Aaron Stadium despite a dispute over unpaid rent owed by the BayBears.
Two Years After Corruption Scandal, Bayou La Batre Still Rebuilding Trust
Two years after ex-mayor Stan Wright's corruption conviction, Bayou La Batre's council and residents are still rebuilding trust in city government.
Mobile Council Approves Stadium Lights Over Objections, Tables Judge Selection Plan
The Mobile City Council approved a contested Hank Aaron Stadium lighting contract and tabled a plan for a citizens' judge selection committee.
Mobile Council Postpones Stadium Lighting Vote, Approves Noise Ordinance Changes
The Mobile City Council held over a Hank Aaron Stadium lighting contract and approved noise ordinance changes and public safety funding in a busy session.
Mobile Council Forms Tax Reform Panel, Tables Animal Sale Ban
Mobile's city council created a committee to study restructuring city taxes and fees, while postponing a proposed animal sale ban and new noise ordinance.
Mobile Launches New Business Portal, Advertises Judge Openings and Sets Storage Tank Hearing
Mobile rolled out a redesigned Urban Development website, posted openings for municipal judges and scheduled a public hearing on oil storage tanks.
Mobile Police Demonstrate Body Cameras Ahead of Council Vote
Mobile Police Chief James Barber hopes the City Council will vote on a new body camera program for uniformed officers by the end of January 2015.
Mobile City Council Advances Body Camera Plans, ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution
Mobile's city council approved a 'Ban the Box' resolution and will get a body camera demonstration as police look to replace an aging pilot program.
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.