Councilman Levon Manzie Pledges ‘Tangible Results’ for District 2 in 2015
Mobile City Councilman Levon Manzie outlined plans for more police patrols, capital projects and community engagement in District 2 for 2015.
Prichard Adopts $11.4 Million Budget in Final Council Meeting of 2014
The Prichard City Council approved its long-delayed 2015 spending plan over a lone dissent, closing out a contentious year of budget negotiations.
Prichard Council Inches Toward Budget Vote After Months of Discord
Nearly three months into the fiscal year, Prichard officials wrangled over golf-course spending and an accountant's review before a planned budget vote.
Baldwin County Commission Advances Raises for Top Department Directors
Baldwin County commissioners moved forward with merit-based raises averaging about 8 percent for nine department directors, led by the interim administrator.
Baldwin County Commission Approves $124.87 Million Budget
Baldwin County commissioners approved a $124.87 million budget with a small pay raise for county workers amid ongoing debate over road repair funding.
Mobile Council Delays Penny Sales Tax Vote in Permanence Debate
Mobile council members postponed a vote on the city's penny sales tax after Councilman Fred Richardson floated making the increase permanent.
Fairhope Regroups After Lone $5.4 Million Bid Sinks Soccer Complex Plans
Fairhope leaders rejected the only bid for its long-planned soccer complex after it came in far above budget, and are now retooling the project.
Mobile Adopts New Stormwater Rules Under State Consent Decree
Mobile's City Council approved revised stormwater rules days after a consent decree with state environmental regulators.
Mobile Finance Chief Touts Budget Surplus as Councilman Defends Prior Year’s Numbers
Mobile's finance director reported a budget surplus for 2014 as a councilman pushed back on claims about the prior year's deficit.
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.