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.
Summerdale Father Indicted on Five Charges in the Bathtub Death of His 11-Month-Old Son
A Baldwin County grand jury indicted a Summerdale father on five counts, including reckless manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, in the May 2014 bathtub death of his infant son.
State Sets Two Public Hearings on Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Plan
State transportation officials scheduled two public hearings for residents to weigh in on the proposed Mobile River Bridge and Bayway widening project.
Mobile Sets Sept. 22 Start for I-10 Causeway Ramp Rebuild
A Montgomery contractor will start rebuilding the crash-damaged I-10 Causeway ramp Sept. 22, as Mobile also investigates a sinkhole near the cruise terminal.
Mobile County Students Sell Discounted Tickets to Greater Gulf State Fair
Mobile County schools are again selling discounted Greater Gulf State Fair tickets, aiming to top last year's $30,000 in fundraising proceeds.
Mobile Council Extends Penny Sales Tax Through 2018 for Infrastructure
Mobile's City Council voted 6-1 to extend its penny sales tax increase through 2018, directing funds toward infrastructure and economic development.
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 Mardi Gras Group Order of Isis Shortens Name Amid Terror Confusion
A Mobile Mardi Gras group is dropping its full name for parade season after members faced public confusion with an unrelated militant group overseas.
Storms Knock Out Power for Thousands Across Mobile County
Strong afternoon storms cut power to thousands of Mobile County customers, with the heaviest outages reported in west Mobile, downtown and Dauphin Island.
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.