Mobile to Open Arlington Park on the Bay Front With Kayak Launch
The Alabama State Port Authority and the City of Mobile prepared to cut the ribbon on Arlington Park, a newly constructed bay front park with a launch for kayaks and…
Demeranville Florist Closes After 121 Years in Downtown Mobile
A downtown Mobile fixture since 1889, Demeranville Florist shut its doors on Memorial Day, ending a family business that began on Bienville Square and outlasted three centuries of the city's…
Daphne Man Leads National Push to Help Santas Slim Down
A Daphne resident who spends his winters in a red suit and white beard is leading a national effort to help his fellow Santa Clauses get healthier, arguing that a…
Mobile International Festival Drew Crowds in 2009
Hundreds attended the 26th annual Mobile International Festival at the Civic Center in 2009, celebrating cultures through food, song and dance.
Baldwin School Leaders Warned of Possible Closures During 2009 Budget Crisis
Baldwin County school leaders warned in November 2009 that more layoffs and possible school closures could follow without relief from the district’s budget crisis.
Mobile County Approved $45,000 for Gulf Coast Classic in 2009
The Mobile County Commission approved $45,000 for the 2009 Gulf Coast Classic as officials sought to stabilize the long-running football event after prior management concerns.
Fairhope Parents Sought Study of Independent School District in 2009
Fairhope parents asked city leaders in 2009 to study forming an independent school district as Baldwin County schools faced a $56 million budget shortfall.
Orange Beach Marked Its 25th Anniversary in 2009
Orange Beach marked its 25th anniversary in 2009, reflecting on its growth from a fishing and farming community into a major Gulf Coast destination.
Roussos Restaurant Closed in 2009 After Decades of Gulf Coast Service
Roussos Restaurant closed in 2009 after more than five decades in business, leaving 55 employees seeking work as its owners cited the economic downturn.
Mobile’s Stop the Madness Rally Connected Youth With Community Options in 2009
Mobile's Stop the Madness rally brought businesses, churches and community groups together in 2009 to connect teenagers with positive activities, jobs and alternatives to gangs and crime.