Prichard Council Orders Demolition of Nine Blighted Homes
Prichard's City Council passed a resolution to demolish nine vacant, decaying homes as part of the city's ongoing fight against neighborhood blight.
Federal spending bill funds Mobile’s Austal shipyard and Port of Mobile, Byrne says
Rep. Bradley Byrne backed a federal spending bill funding three littoral combat ships at Mobile's Austal USA shipyard and $100 million for the Port of Mobile.
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.
New $10.5M Calcedeaver Elementary Set to Open in January
Students at Calcedeaver Elementary in Mount Vernon will move into a new $10.5 million school building when classes resume after the holidays.
Bellingrath’s Magic Christmas in Lights Lands in National Top Six
Theodore's Bellingrath Gardens placed sixth nationally in a USA Today reader poll ranking the country's best public holiday light displays this season.
Mobile Municipal Garage Workers Earn First ‘Pay It Forward’ Bonuses
Seven Mobile Municipal Garage employees became the first recipients of Mayor Sandy Stimpson's employee bonus program.
GulfQuest Maritime Museum Gives Mobile a Sneak Peek Before Opening
Mobile's GulfQuest National Maritime Museum opened its doors for a holiday preview reception, giving guests an early look ahead of its public debut.
Salvation Army Angel Tree Distribution Brings Christmas Relief to Mobile Families
About 900 Mobile-area families picked up Christmas gifts at The Salvation Army's Angel Tree distribution near Dauphin Street, aided by dozens of volunteers.
Overnight House Fire on Mobile’s Poplar Street Leaves One Dead
A fire at a makeshift dwelling on Poplar Street in Mobile left one person dead overnight, with fire officials awaiting an autopsy to confirm the victim's identity.
Armed Robbers Hit Food Mart Steps From Mobile Police Headquarters
Two armed men robbed a Government Street food mart located diagonally across from Mobile Police headquarters in an early-morning holdup.