Mobile City Council Advances Body Camera Plans, ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution
Mobile's city council approved a 'Ban the Box' resolution and will get a body camera demonstration as police look to replace an aging pilot program.
Mobile Leaders Map Out First Comprehensive City Plan in Two Decades
Mobile city leaders unveiled a strategy map and plans for the city's first comprehensive plan in nearly 20 years, targeting completion by August 2015.
Six Tons of Fake Snow to Fall on Mobile’s Cathedral Square
Mobile plans its first official Winter Wonderland with six tons of artificial snow at Cathedral Square, since a real white Christmas has never been recorded downtown.
Local Leaders to Ring Bells for Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Local officials and volunteers will staff Salvation Army Red Kettles across Mobile and Baldwin counties, with an online giving option too.
Mobile Council Backs ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution for Job Applications
Mobile's city council unanimously backed a resolution urging removal of criminal history questions from initial job applications countywide.
Mobile City Council Weighs Fate of Crichton Recording Studio’s Zoning
Mobile's city council took up a rezoning request for a Crichton neighborhood recording studio that had operated for years without proper zoning approval.
Mobile Historic Commission Honors St. Mary Catholic Renovation and Oakleigh Research
The Mobile Historic Development Commission honored the St. Mary Catholic Church renovation and research into Oakleigh's Cook's House at its annual awards.
Mobile Mayor Kicks Off Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Season at Tree Lighting
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson dropped the first donation into the Salvation Army's Red Kettle at the city's Christmas tree lighting to kick off the holiday campaign.
Downtown Mobile Residents Weigh In on Mardi Gras Market and Park Design
Mayor Sandy Stimpson and residents discussed plans for a proposed $2 million Mardi Gras Market and Park at Royal and Government streets.
Airbus Donates Retired A330 Elevator to University of South Alabama
Airbus donated a retired A330 elevator to the University of South Alabama, deepening the aerospace giant's research ties to the Mobile campus.