Mobile Launches New Business Portal, Advertises Judge Openings and Sets Storage Tank Hearing
Mobile rolled out a redesigned Urban Development website, posted openings for municipal judges and scheduled a public hearing on oil storage tanks.
Mobile Cuts Overnight, Sunday Hours for 311 Citizen Hotline to Save $75,000
Mobile has cut overnight and Sunday hours for its 311 citizen hotline, a move city officials say will save about $75,000 a year.
Mobile Mayor Lays Out Timeline for Civic Center’s Eventual Closure
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson has outlined a tentative schedule that could lead to the Civic Center's closure by April 2016 for redevelopment.
Mobile Police Detective Fired After Trial Board Finds Misconduct
A veteran Mobile police detective was terminated after a departmental trial board found him guilty of disobeying orders and mishandling evidence.
Mobile BayBears Owe City $150,000 in Back Rent for Hank Aaron Stadium
City officials confirmed the Mobile BayBears owe roughly $150,000 in unpaid rent for Hank Aaron Stadium as the council weighs new stadium upgrades.
Mobile Mayor Stimpson Touts City’s Financial Turnaround After First Year
Mayor Sandy Stimpson says Mobile's finances swung from a $4.3 million deficit to a $15.4 million balance in his first year, though $250M in needs remain.
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.
Grab a slice of the world’s largest MoonPie at Mobile’s New Year’s Eve bash
A 154-pound MoonPie, billed as the world's largest edible version, will be cut and served during Mobile's MoonPie Over Mobile New Year's Eve celebration.
Giant 154-Pound MoonPie Set to Headline Mobile’s New Year’s Eve Bash
A massive 154-pound MoonPie took center stage at Mobile's downtown New Year's Eve celebration, continuing a beloved coastal Alabama tradition.
A Year in Quotes: Mobile’s Most Memorable Lines of 2014
From budget battles at City Hall to Mardi Gras traditions and a delayed downtown museum, a look back at the comments that defined Mobile in 2014.