Mobile County Approves $5 Million for New Trucks, Patrol Cars and Ambulances
The Mobile County Commission approved $5 million in capital equipment purchases covering road department trucks, sheriff's vehicles and EMS ambulances.
Councilman Joel Daves Targets Road Conditions, Flooding for District 5 in 2015
Mobile Councilman Joel Daves says door-to-door polling shows road conditions and flooding are top concerns heading into 2015 for District 5.
Mobile Water and Sewer Rates Set to Rise 5 Percent in 2015
MAWSS customers will see a 5 percent rate increase starting January 2015 as the utility funds repairs to aging pipes and treatment plants.
Mobile City Council Backs ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution on Job Applications
The Mobile City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging the county personnel board to remove criminal history questions from initial job applications.
Williamson High School Adds Welding Trailer for New Career Academy
A new mobile welding classroom at Williamson High School gives Mobile County students hands-on training through a growing maritime career academy.
Council President Gina Gregory Outlines 2015 Priorities for District 7
Mobile City Council President Gina Gregory highlighted infrastructure, sidewalks and community volunteer efforts as priorities for District 7 in 2015.
Mobile Lands Bloomberg Grant to Build City Innovation Team
Mobile was selected among 14 cities worldwide for a Bloomberg Philanthropies grant worth roughly $1.65 million to fund a city innovation team.
USA Endowment Grows to $141.9 Million After Strong Investment Year
University of South Alabama trustees learned the school's endowment grew to $141.9 million after a 10.43 percent investment return in fiscal 2014.
Mobile City Leaders Explore Bold Thinking During Council Retreat
Mobile's City Council and Mayor Sandy Stimpson's staff heard from a bestselling author on rethinking civic problem-solving during a retreat.
Four Arrested in Mobile After Counterfeit Check Scheme Uncovered
Mobile police arrested four people, including two who traveled from Atlanta, in connection with a scheme to pass counterfeit checks at a local bank.