University of South Alabama to Host National Environmental Symposium on Coastal Development
A $75,000 gift from a USA trustee will fund a national environmental symposium in Mobile examining lasting Gulf of Mexico oil spill impacts.
Fort Morgan Residents Weigh Incorporation to Shape the Peninsula’s Future
With a long court fight over annexation settled, the Fort Morgan Civic Association weighed whether to incorporate as a city, seeking local control over development along the narrow Baldwin County…
Spring Hill College Hires Veteran Fundraiser to Lead Advancement Efforts
Spring Hill College named Fred Salancy, a longtime fundraising leader from Florida State University, as its vice president for advancement, bringing 25 years of development experience to the Mobile campus.
USA Foundation Adds $2 Million in Gifts, Assets Climb Past $319 Million
The University of South Alabama Foundation approved $2 million in new contributions to the Mobile school as its total assets topped $319 million.
$98 Million Apartment Portfolio Sale Tops Mobile Bay Real Estate News
An out-of-town firm paid $98 million for five Mobile apartment complexes in what may be the city's largest real estate sale, as new restaurants and a Foley entertainment complex drew…
Baldwin County’s Stormwater Amendment Faces an Uphill Vote Amid ‘Rain Tax’ Backlash
Baldwin County leaders asked voters to approve a stormwater management measure on the November ballot, but a wave of anti-government sentiment and a 'rain tax' label left the proposal facing…
Second Gulf Coast Commercial Real Estate Summit Convenes in Downtown Mobile
The second annual Gulf Coast Commercial Real Estate Summit and Market Review was held at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center, organized by University of South Alabama professor Don Epley.
Mobile Airport Leaders Sought More Local Passengers in 2009
Mobile Airport Authority leaders met with business and community representatives in 2009 to discuss fares, service and ways to draw more passengers to Mobile Regional.
Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Raised Development Hopes in Atmore in 2008
The construction of Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore raised expectations in 2008 for tourism, interstate-exit development and new business activity near Interstate 65.
Mobile Sent Hurricane Gustav Aid to Baton Rouge in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report documented Mobile's deployment of water, meals, generators and crews to Baton Rouge after Hurricane Gustav.