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Mobile Fireworks bursting over a city skyline at night

Mobile City Council Approves $18,500 for Fourth of July Fireworks in 6-1 Vote

James Bullard, June 25, 2014

The Mobile City Council voted 6-1 on Wednesday to spend $18,500 on the city’s Independence Day fireworks, even as officials signaled they may seek private help to fund future displays.

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Local News Large concrete storm water pipes stacked at a construction site

Pipes Too Small, a $650,000 Overrun, and a Name City Hall Recognized

James Bullard, April 28, 2008July 16, 2026

An engineering firm designed a Dauphin Street drainage project for 66-inch pipes when 72-inch pipes were needed. The error cost Mobile $650,000, and the firm’s principal had given to the mayor’s campaign.

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Mobile Low-rise suburban office building with a large parking lot

Getting Schooled in Real Estate: Mobile County’s $8.95 Million Bet on an Old Office Building

James Bullard, November 13, 2004

The Mobile County school system’s proposed purchase of the old Kellogg, Brown & Root building drew sharp criticism from commercial real estate professionals, and a vigorous defense.

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