Mobile Council Approves 2015 Budget With Major Changes to Stimpson Plan
Mobile's City Council passed a 2015 budget 6-1 while Mayor Sandy Stimpson was away, reshaping his plan with new retiree and soccer complex funding.
Commissioner Ludgood Backs Soccer Complex Concept, Wants Cost Details
Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood says she supports the proposed I-10/I-65 soccer complex in concept but wants firm cost figures first.
Mobile Mayor Questions Soccer Complex Push in 2015 City Budget
Mayor Sandy Stimpson urged caution on a proposed Mobile County soccer and aquatic complex, saying the city should focus on fixing existing parks first.
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.
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.
City Slashes BayFest Funding, but Festival Founder Says It Will Go On
Mobiles proposed budget cuts BayFests city appropriation by 59 percent, but organizers say this years festival will proceed as scheduled.
Mobile County Commission Narrowly Approves ‘In God We Trust’ Display for Government Plaza
A divided Mobile County Commission voted 2-1 to allow a privately funded 'In God We Trust' plaque inside Government Plaza.