Mobile City Council Approves $75,000 for Animal Shelter Expansion
Mobile's City Council approved $75,000 toward a $225,000 partnership to expand the city animal shelter, adding kennel space and a new cat building.
Mayor Stimpson Names 60-Plus Leaders to Guide Mobile’s First Long-Range Plan in 20 Years
Mayor Sandy Stimpson appointed more than 60 community leaders to advisory and outreach committees for Mobile's first comprehensive plan in two decades.
Mobile City Council Reviews Tourism Report, Crime Statistics and Storm Water Contract
Mobile City Council members heard updates on tourism data, citywide crime statistics and a storm water services contract during a Tuesday meeting.
What Does the Typical Mobile Tourist Look Like? New Study Offers Answers
A new visitor study gives Mobile tourism officials fresh insight into who visits the Port City, how long they stay and why they come to town.
Mobile Council Forms Tax Reform Panel, Tables Animal Sale Ban
Mobile's city council created a committee to study restructuring city taxes and fees, while postponing a proposed animal sale ban and new noise ordinance.
Mobile BayBears Push for Hank Aaron Stadium Upgrades, Citing Player Safety
BayBears officials asked Mobile leaders to fund stadium upgrades at Hank Aaron Stadium, starting with lighting that has not met league standards for years.
Mobile Council Committee Backs Nearly $500,000 in Hank Aaron Stadium Upgrades
A Mobile City Council committee recommended shifting surplus park funds toward urgent upgrades at Hank Aaron Stadium despite lingering lease concerns.
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.