Grove Hill Council Weighs Fairer Employee Raises in 2027 Budget
The Grove Hill City Council discussed employee raises and the 2027 fiscal year budget, along with a new bank, hospital grass cutting and upcoming community events.
Mobile Mayor Proposes One-Time Bonus for Retired City Workers
Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis is sponsoring a resolution that would give eligible city retirees enrolled in the Retirement Systems of Alabama a one-time bonus tied to their years of service.
Mobile County Commission Approves $412,000 in Retiree Bonuses as City Weighs Its Own Decision
The Mobile County Commission has approved roughly $412,000 in one-time bonus payments for its retirees under a new state law, while the city of Mobile and other local agencies have…
What Is a Double-Dipper? Alabama’s Political Class Can’t Quite Agree
The phrase 'double-dipping' echoed through Alabama politics, but a survey of legislators, educators and attorneys found no agreement on what it actually meant, or whether it was a problem at…
Mobile Revives Employee Bonus Program Funded by Mayor’s Salary
Mobile is handing out monthly cash bonuses to top city workers, funded partly by Mayor Sandy Stimpson's own salary pledge.
Prichard Announced Layoffs and Four-Day Workweeks in 2009
Prichard announced 17 layoffs, four-day workweeks for most city employees and limits on take-home vehicles in February 2009 to address municipal financial problems.
Gunfire Struck a MAWSS Truck as Crews Turned On Water in North Mobile
Two Mobile Area Water and Sewer System employees escaped injury when a shot shattered the rear window of their truck on Next Street. The utility's director called the episode very…