Mobile Council Approves Downtown Ice Skating Rink for the Holidays
Mobile's City Council narrowly approved a temporary ice rink at Cooper Riverside Park, joining other Alabama cities with holiday skating attractions.
Mobile Approves New Humana Health Plan for City Retirees
Mobile's City Council unanimously approved a new Humana supplemental health plan for about 775 retirees, aiming to save the city $1.5 million.
Arc Logistics Admits It Was Already Storing Sulfuric Acid in Mobile Before Permit Vote
An Arc Logistics executive admitted the company was already storing sulfuric acid on Mobile's waterfront before council members voted on its permit.
Mayor Stimpson Renews Push to Redirect Soccer Complex Funds to Mobile Parks
Mayor Sandy Stimpson again asked Mobile City Council to redirect $1.5 million from a county soccer complex toward repairing city parks instead.
Mobile Council Approves Hank Aaron Stadium Sound System Upgrade Amid BayBears Rent Dispute
Mobile's City Council approved a $22,090 sound system contract for Hank Aaron Stadium despite a dispute over unpaid rent owed by the BayBears.
Mobile Council Approves Stadium Lights Over Objections, Tables Judge Selection Plan
The Mobile City Council approved a contested Hank Aaron Stadium lighting contract and tabled a plan for a citizens' judge selection committee.
Mobile City Council Approves $75,000 for Animal Shelter Expansion
Mobile's City Council approved $75,000 toward a $225,000 partnership to expand the city animal shelter, adding kennel space and a new cat building.
Mayor Stimpson Names 60-Plus Leaders to Guide Mobile’s First Long-Range Plan in 20 Years
Mayor Sandy Stimpson appointed more than 60 community leaders to advisory and outreach committees for Mobile's first comprehensive plan in two decades.
Mobile Council Weighs Contract Diversity Rule, MoonPie Drop Turnout
Mobile's City Council debated a contractor diversity reporting rule, MoonPie Drop attendance data and a proposed flea market animal sale ban.
A Year on the Town: Mobile’s Biggest Parties, Pranks and Celebrity Sightings of 2014
From Senior Bowl week and Mardi Gras balls to Hollywood film shoots and the Hangout Festival, here's a look back at Mobile's biggest social happenings of 2014.