City of Mobile

Mobile moves to join lawsuit challenging state’s handling of internet sales tax

City officials said the tax program diverted $34 million annually, jeopardizing funding for public safety and essential city services.

December 9, 2025

Construction of Mobile Arena officially begins

The city of Mobile and Oak View Group leaders broke ground on Mobile Arena, a world-class Gulf Coast entertainment venue set to open in 2027.

May 22, 2025

Former Sen. Doug Jones endorses Barbara Drummond for Mayor of Mobile

Jones announced Tuesday his endorsement of state Rep. Barbara Drummond in her campaign for mayor.

May 14, 2025

Mobile Housing Authority CEO says city has been “secretly conspiring” against him

Pierce specifically claimed that “the city has been secretly conspiring with two of the agency’s staunchest critics."

Chance Phillips

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July 12, 2024

Jawan Dallas’s family to sue Mobile and police officers

Dallas’s family has demanded transparency and accountability from MPD, calling for the release of body cam footage.

Patrick Darrington

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July 19, 2023

Trump not coming to Mobile after all

The tour company had previously called off a rally set for Birmingham on June 18.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 22, 2022

Trump rally set for Birmingham in June cancelled, new rally slated for Mobile

The rally organizer never announced a location for the Birmingham event, and hasn't yet announced a location in Mobile.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 20, 2022

Mobile approves face mask ordinance amid rising COVID-19 cases

Mobile City Council members on Wednesday voted to require the public to wear masks as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Mobile County continue to rise.  The ordinance, which passed in a 6-1 vote, requires individuals — ages 10 and older — to wear masks when in public, including inside of businesses open … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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July 1, 2020

Mobile to pay fine, move Confederate statue permanently

The City of Mobile will pay $25,000 to move a 120-year-old statue of Admiral Raphael Semmes, an officer in the Confederate Navy during the Civil War, to the city museum.  The agreement to pay the fine was announced by Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office on Monday afternoon, and came after Marshall notified the city that … Continued

Josh Moon

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June 15, 2020