Mobile County Weighs More Faith Displays After ‘In God We Trust’ Vote
Mobile County Commission hears calls for atheist, Pagan and Universalist plaques at Government Plaza after a religious display was approved.
Government Plaza Roof Repair Could Cost Mobile County a Quarter-Million More
Mobile County commissioners are weighing a $235,000 cost increase to the Government Plaza roof repair after contractors found faulty materials and fire damage.
Mobile County Animal Shelter Full, Urges Adoptions of Dogs and Cats
The Mobile County Animal Shelter says it is at capacity and is encouraging residents to consider adopting a dog or cat this weekend.
Oakleigh Neighbors Rally to Save a Beloved Oak Limb in Mobile
A complaint to Mobile's 311 line asked the city to remove a low-hanging oak limb at Washington Square, but Oakleigh residents pushed back.
Mobile County Weighs $10,000 Option to Buy I-10/I-65 Land for Soccer Complex
The Mobile County Commission is considering a $10,000 refundable option to buy 116 acres near I-10 and I-65 for a proposed soccer complex, as commissioners continue to debate location and…
State Audit Flags Mobile County Commission Travel Spending
State examiners flagged the Mobile County Commission for paying travel claims that did not fully meet its own reimbursement policy during the 2009-2010 fiscal year, and urged tighter documentation going…
Critics Question Whether a County Commissioner’s Road Promises and a School Board President’s Finances Hold Up to Scrutiny
Mobile County Commissioner Mike Dean and School Board President Fleet Belle have each faced public criticism, Dean over unfulfilled promises on private road repairs and Belle over federal tax liens…
Appeals Court Declines to Rehear Former Sheriff Jack Tillman’s Case
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals turned down a rehearing petition from the former Mobile County sheriff, whose lawyers argued his rights were violated when his own former attorney testified…