Mobile Council Weighs New Rules to Protect Downtown Oak Trees
After nine oak trees were cleared for a new downtown hotel, Mobile city leaders are exploring stronger rules to keep it from happening again.
Mobile Police Identify Suspect in Armed Robbery, Sexual Assault at Interstate 65 Hotel
Mobile police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a woman at knifepoint inside a hotel off Interstate 65 in Mobile.
Mobile Police Identify Three Suspects in String of Hotel Robberies
Mobile police identified three suspects accused of robbing guests at gunpoint during two overnight hotel holdups earlier this month in the city.
Downtown Mobile’s Battle House Hotel Named World Top 500 for 2015
The Battle House Renaissance Hotel & Spa in downtown Mobile earned a spot on Travel + Leisure's Top 500 Hotels in the World list for 2015, city's only entry.
Foley Man to Pay Restitution as Charge Dropped in Gulf Shores Hotel Robbery
A Foley man's felony theft charge in a Gulf Shores hotel robbery will be dropped once he pays restitution under a deal with Baldwin County prosecutors.
Senior Bowl’s Mobile Future Was Uncertain During 2009 Talks
In March 2009, Senior Bowl leaders said the event had not entered exclusive talks with Tampa but was considering interest from other cities as Mobile's contract expired.
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.
Fairhope Debated Oak Tree’s Future During Hotel Project
A WKRG report covered concerns that hotel construction in Fairhope could damage a live oak tree despite plans to retain it on the property.
Downtown Mobile Hotels Sought Nearly 100 Workers in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported that the Battle House and Riverview Renaissance were seeking nearly 100 new employees in early 2008.
Mardi Gras and Senior Bowl Crowds Boosted Downtown Mobile in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report described a tourism and hospitality boost in downtown Mobile as Mardi Gras coincided with the Senior Bowl.