Renovated Bayou Sara Boat Launch in Saraland Reopens to the Public
SARALAND, Ala. — Residents of Saraland and the surrounding Mobile County area have a familiar waterfront spot open once again. The Bayou Sara boat launch, located on Ruben Avenue in…
A guide to social distancing-friendly summer fun on the Gulf Coast
With many traditional summer plans on hold, Mobile and Baldwin county residents are turning to art walks, blueberry farms, backyard gardens and other close-to-home outings to make the most of…
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.
Mayor Stimpson Renews Push to Redirect Soccer Complex Funds to Mobile Parks
Mayor Sandy Stimpson again asked Mobile City Council to redirect $1.5 million from a county soccer complex toward repairing city parks instead.
Spanish Fort Council Rejects $769,000 Artificial Turf Project at Toros Stadium
The Spanish Fort City Council voted down a new artificial turf field at the high school stadium, with the mayor citing lingering tax referendum fallout.
Daphne Names Volkert to Lead Long-Awaited Parks and Recreation Overhaul
Daphne city council picked Volkert to lead a mixed parks and recreation overhaul, though funding and the full project scope remain undecided.
$220,000 Grant to Transform Three Mile Creek Area Near Tricentennial Park
A $220,000 private grant will fund new kayak access, expanded walking trails and cleanup work along Three Mile Creek near Mobile's Tricentennial Park.
Mobile City Council to Weigh $320K Skate Park Contract
More than two years after it was first promised, Mobile's long-delayed skateboard park could finally move forward with a new construction contract.
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.
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.