Hagel’s Exit Raises New Questions for Mobile-Built Combat Ship Program
Hagel's resignation as Defense Secretary sparked cautious optimism among backers of Austal USA's littoral combat ship program in Mobile.
Baldwin County Commission Clears Path for Navy’s $28 Million Barin Field Runway Project
Baldwin County commissioners approved a road-swap deal that clears the way for the Navy to finish a long-delayed runway expansion at Barin Field near Foley.
Lt. Gov. Ivey Tours Austal USA Shipyard in Mobile, Touts Job Growth
Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey toured Mobile's Austal USA shipyard, highlighting Navy shipbuilding work and thousands of local jobs.
From Orange Grove to Club Owner: The Journey of Mobile Rapper Pluto
Mobile rapper Brent Parker — better known by his stage name, Pluto — has packed a lot of living into 25 years. His route through South Alabama music runs from…
Austal USA Breaks Ground on Major Shipyard Expansion in Mobile
A Landmark Day on the Mobile Waterfront Austal USA marked a significant milestone on April 1, 2011, breaking ground on three new facilities at its Mobile, Alabama shipyard in a…
McCain Adviser: Senator Has Made No Endorsement in Mobile Mayor’s Race
A Sam Jones mailer highlighting his Navy service under John McCain drew a pointed clarification from the senator's political adviser: McCain had endorsed no one in Mobile's mayoral election.