Trump Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to Mobile’s Ladd-Peebles Stadium
A presidential campaign rally at Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium was expected to draw roughly 40,000 people, prompting citywide parking and shuttle plans.
Why Mobile Landed a Major 2016 Presidential Campaign Stop
Donald Trump's decision to hold a 2016 campaign rally in Mobile has local leaders and political analysts weighing why the Port City was chosen.
Mobile Unveils Proposed Budget With Raises, District Funding
Mayor Sandy Stimpson's proposed city budget includes employee raises and millions in capital funding spread across Mobile's seven council districts.
Grand Jury to Weigh Impersonation Case Against Mobile Mayor’s Son
A felony impersonation case against Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's son will go to a grand jury after a judge found probable cause to proceed.
Mobile Hits Arc Terminals, Trading Partner With Maximum Daily Fines Over Illegal Acid Storage
The City of Mobile is fining Arc Terminals and its business partner $298 a day for storing sulfuric acid on the waterfront without proper approval, and is seeking a court…
Mobile Council Committee Debates Infrastructure Spending Priorities
A Mobile City Council finance committee sparred over which infrastructure projects should be shared citywide as a $63 million capital plan takes shape.
Mobile Reaches $7.1 Million Settlement With BP Over Oil Spill Losses
The city of Mobile has agreed to a $7.1 million settlement with BP to resolve claims of lost tax revenue tied to the 2010 Gulf oil spill disaster.
Mobile Council Delays Vote on Handing History Museum to Nonprofit Board
Mobile city leaders postponed a vote on turning management of the History Museum of Mobile over to its board, a move that would lay off 19 city employees.
Mobile Council Weighs $210,000 Deal to Keep History Museum Staff Paid Through Board Transition
The Mobile City Council is considering a $210,000 contract to fund History Museum of Mobile employees through September as a new independent board takes over operations, part of a broader…
Mobile Uber Drivers Keep Working as City Council Weighs New Rules
As Mobile weighs an ordinance to regulate ride-hailing companies, Uber drivers like Charles McCann keep working in legal limbo on city streets.