Governor Set to Tour Daphne Company Turning Algae Into Fuel
Gov. Robert Bentley toured a small Daphne company that converts Baldwin County wastewater and algae into bio-crude oil and clean drinking water.
Mobile Chamber Honors Manufacturer, Small Business and Innovation Leaders for 2014
The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce recognized a Satsuma manufacturer, an insurance agency, a university innovation hub and a longtime volunteer for 2014.
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson Reflects on Turbulent First Year in Office
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson reflected on a first year marked by budget surprises, an ice storm and city hall turmoil as he looked ahead to year two.
One Year In: A Look Back at Mayor Stimpson’s First Term Challenges
A review of Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's first year in office, covering budget struggles, blight, litter and efforts to recruit Airbus suppliers.
Education Leaders Held Up Mobile as a National Model for Boosting Graduation Rates and Workforce Readiness
At an October 2014 Grad Nation summit in Mobile, education and business leaders praised the city's college- and career-ready efforts as a model for improving graduation rates and workforce readiness.
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.
Lt. Gov. Ivey Tours Austal USA Shipyard in Mobile, Touts Job Growth
Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey toured Mobile's Austal USA shipyard, highlighting Navy shipbuilding work and thousands of local jobs.
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 County Voters to Decide Fate of $66 Million Road and Bridge Overhaul in November
Mobile County commissioners approved a $66 million engineering report for 40 road and bridge projects, sending the 2014 Pay-As-You-Go Program to voters for final approval on Nov. 4.
Mobile Councilwoman, Developer Spar Over Westwood Plaza ‘User Fee’
Mobile Councilwoman Bess Rich and a shopping center developer are at odds over a proposed 1 percent shopper fee tied to the Westwood Plaza redevelopment plan.