Looking Back: How 2015 Reshaped Mobile’s Live Music Landscape
From the end of BayFest to the birth of Ten Sixty Five and the opening of The Merry Widow, 2015 brought major shifts to Mobile's live music scene.
Mobile City Council Approves 13-Month Deal Bringing Carnival Fantasy to Alabama Cruise Terminal
The Mobile City Council unanimously approved a 13-month agreement that will bring the Carnival Fantasy cruise ship back to the Alabama Cruise Terminal.
Mobile Slashes WAVE Transit Budget, Redirects Funds to Tourism
Mobile's city council cut more than $700,000 from its bus transit budget while boosting tourism funding, as the fiscal 2016 budget passed unanimously.
Mobile Council Approves Downtown Ice Skating Rink for the Holidays
Mobile's City Council narrowly approved a temporary ice rink at Cooper Riverside Park, joining other Alabama cities with holiday skating attractions.
Crowds Turn Out as Whole Foods Celebrates Grand Opening on Airport Boulevard in Mobile
Hundreds lined up for the grand opening of Mobile's new Whole Foods on Airport Boulevard, with Mayor Sandy Stimpson calling it a sign of the city's growth.
Mobile Weighs Downtown Ice Rink for Holiday Season
Mobile officials are weighing a temporary downtown ice rink at Cooper Riverside Park, running from Thanksgiving through the New Year holiday season.
Carnival, City of Mobile Near Deal to Bring Cruise Ship Back to Port
Mobile's mayor announced the city is finalizing a deal with Carnival Cruise Line to bring a cruise ship back to the Alabama Cruise Terminal.
Mobile Mayor Teases Possible Return of Carnival Cruise Line
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson hinted at bringing a Carnival cruise ship back to the city after visiting the cruise line's Miami headquarters this week.
Mobile Approves New Humana Health Plan for City Retirees
Mobile's City Council unanimously approved a new Humana supplemental health plan for about 775 retirees, aiming to save the city $1.5 million.
Record Crowd Packs Ladd-Peebles for Presidential Campaign Rally
Ladd-Peebles Stadium drew one of Mobile's largest single-night crowds in years for a 2015 presidential campaign rally that spilled well beyond expectations.