First Same-Sex Couples Marry in Mobile After Federal Ruling
Mobile County began issuing same-sex marriage licenses after a federal court order, drawing celebrating couples to the probate office downtown.
Mobile’s Mardi Gras Balls May Need a New Home as Civic Center’s Future Grows Uncertain
Mobile’s largest Carnival societies may be dancing somewhere else by 2016. Mayor Sandy Stimpson has told the city’s Mardi Gras organizations they will need to find another ball venue as…
Richardson Wants District 1 Residents to Steer Mobile Capital Spending
Mobile Councilman Fred Richardson planned to poll District 1 residents on how to spend $3 million in capital improvement funds set for 2016.
Mobile City Council Advances Body Camera Plans, ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution
Mobile's city council approved a 'Ban the Box' resolution and will get a body camera demonstration as police look to replace an aging pilot program.
‘Bury the Violence’ Procession to Wind Through Mobile, Baldwin Counties
A symbolic funeral procession from Mobile's Government Plaza to Fairhope Pier aims to raise awareness of violent crime across the Bay area.
Dunbar Magnet Art Students Turn Mayor’s Removed Office Door Into Colorful ‘One Mobile’ Tribute
Junior high art students at Dunbar Magnet School transformed Mayor Sandy Stimpson's removed office door into a painted tribute to Mobile, one year after he pulled it off its hinges.
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.
Mobile Mayor, City Councilman to Share Stage at Race Relations Town Hall
Mayor Sandy Stimpson and Councilman Fred Richardson joined a panel for a Veterans Day town hall meeting focused on race relations in the city.
Skateboarders Rally at Government Plaza for a Ramp of Their Own
Mobile skateboarders packed a public hearing at Government Plaza to push for a ramp at Langan Park, as officials eye a larger skate park nearby.
Mobile City Council Holds Off-Site Meeting at B.C. Rain High School
The Mobile City Council took its regular session on the road, meeting in the B.C. Rain High School gymnasium to reach more residents citywide.