Four Mobile Graduates Credit Community Center Program for Shaping Their Paths
Four Mobile high school graduates say years in a community center's youth outreach program prepared them for college, the military and careers.
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 Nonprofit Raises Funds to Brighten Holidays for Domestic Violence Survivors
A Mobile nonprofit is holding a Mary Kay fundraiser to help feed women and children living at a local shelter for domestic violence survivors.
Cardboard City Draws Dozens to Downtown Mobile for Homelessness Cause
About 100 people took part in Mobile's Cardboard City event over the weekend, sleeping in cardboard shelters to support local homelessness programs.
Foley ‘Super Armory’ Funding Back on Track, Mayor Says
Foley Mayor John Koniar says federal funding for a massive new National Guard training center is moving forward again after a budget-driven delay.
Spanish Fort Mayor Expected to Step Aside, Clearing a Path for Mike McMillan
With Mayor Joe Bonner not expected to seek re-election, Spanish Fort City Councilman Mike McMillan confirmed his own run for mayor, backed by the endorsements of three former mayors.
South Mobile County Relay for Life Sets Fourth Annual ‘Relay Idol’ Talent Search
Relay for Life of South Mobile County will hold its fourth annual Relay Idol Talent Search at 10 a.m. on May 1 at the Tillman’s Corner Community Center, 5055 Carol…
Some Mobile Public Pools Remained Closed for Repairs in 2009
Several Mobile public pools remained closed after Memorial Day in 2009 while the city addressed federal safety requirements and repairs estimated at about $25,000 per pool.
Southwest Alabama Communities Prepared for ThyssenKrupp Growth in 2007
Archived WKRG coverage described a Chatom meeting on how southwest Alabama communities could prepare for growth tied to the planned ThyssenKrupp mill.
Semmes Gets Its First Community Playground After Years of Driving Elsewhere
The Semmes Community Playground, a $600,000 park behind the community center on Moffett Road, was set to open with a ribbon-cutting on Feb. 3, 2007, the first of its kind…