Mobile Residents to Question Arc Terminals Officials on Waterfront Storage Tanks
Mobile's City Council delayed a decision on waterfront storage tank appeals until residents could question Arc Terminals officials at a community meeting.
Mobile Council Weighs New Rules to Protect Downtown Oak Trees
After nine oak trees were cleared for a new downtown hotel, Mobile city leaders are exploring stronger rules to keep it from happening again.
Fairhope’s Rebuilt Splash Pad Set to Reopen This Month
Fairhope's community splash pad is nearly ready to reopen after a concrete problem forced a rebuild, while a nearby nine-field soccer complex takes shape.
Suspected Arson Causes $105,000 in Damage at Captain’s Table Restaurant
Fire officials say an early-morning fire deliberately set at a popular Battleship Parkway restaurant caused an estimated $105,000 in damage.
Coastal Alabama Officials Push to Restore Gulf Coast Passenger Rail
Local officials and advocates are pushing Congress to fund a study on restoring Gulf Coast passenger rail service through Mobile and other coastal cities.
Baldwin County and State Officials Meet in Robertsdale to Discuss Hurricane Readiness
State and Baldwin County emergency management officials gathered in Robertsdale to review storm readiness at the start of the 2015 hurricane season.
Mobile Police Overhaul Promotion System, Elevate Nearly 30 Officers
Mobile police promoted nearly 30 officers under a new merit-based system designed to reduce reliance on college degrees and reward experience.
Rep. Bradley Byrne Returns from Cuba Trip, Says Havana Still Has Work to Do
Rep. Bradley Byrne visited Cuba in 2015 and remained cautious on normalized relations, even as Mobile's port and sister-city ties raised local stakes.
Gulf Shores Officials Press FEMA on Storm-Driven Oil Debris Plan
Gulf Shores officials are pushing federal agencies for updated guidance on handling oil debris that could wash ashore during a storm, five years after Deepwater Horizon.
Mobile Fire Investigators Seek Person of Interest in Carter Avenue Arson
Mobile Fire-Rescue investigators are searching for a person of interest after a suspicious house fire on Carter Avenue believed to be arson.