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The City of Mobile to Host its Annual Lighting of the Trees
Posted on: November 13th, 2012
The City of Mobile will once again host its annual Holiday celebration with the Lighting of the Trees in Bienville Square on Friday, November 16th from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Join Santa Claus, the...
Mayor Jones Honors October Officer of the Month
Posted on: November 13th, 2012
Officer Michael Maxey, who has served as a Mobile police officer since 2010, currently serves in the Fourth Precinct has been awarded the honor of Officer of the Month for his exceptional performance...
Keep Mobile Beautiful Hosts Share and Shred Day
Posted on: November 9th, 2012
Keep Mobile Beautiful has partnered with Goodwill Easter Seals and the Bay Area Food Bank to sponsor the first annual Share and Shred Day Thursday, November 15 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Metro...
Michigan Ave at Broad St. Intersection Closing this Weekend
Posted on: November 8th, 2012
As part of the Michigan Avenue Bridge repair project, the intersection at Michigan Avenue and Broad Street will be closed this weekend, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2012, until 6 a.m. on...
Giant MoonPie to Fall New Year's Eve in Mobile to the Sounds of The Commodores
Posted on: November 8th, 2012
The corner of St. Joseph and St. Francis Streets in downtown Mobile will be the hot spot for New Year's fun this year. Instead of celebrating in a "Brick House," Mobile will hit the streets in the...
November 1 is First Day of Collection For Mobile’s Penny Sales Tax
Posted on: October 31st, 2012
Effective November 1, 2012, the sales tax rate for some businesses in the City of Mobile will go up by a penny. The penny increase was levied in an effort to allow the city to remain financially...
Third Annual Mayor’s Art Contest Extended
Posted on: October 26th, 2012
Due to popular demand, Mayor Sam Jones is pleased to announce the extension of the 3rd annual Mayor's Children's Art Contest for the elementary and middle school students in the City of Mobile. The...
Mobile International Festival Presents "National Treasures"
Posted on: October 25th, 2012
Immerse yourself with foreign languages at the 29th annual Mobile International Festival. Prepare to have fun as you travel the world on Saturday, November 17th, at the Mobile Civic Center & Expo...
Mayor Selects Local Businessman to Fill Unexpired Council Term
Posted on: October 23rd, 2012
A local businessman has been chosen to fill a vacancy on the seven-person Mobile City Council. C’aracher (C.J.) Small Jr., who owns Small’s Mortuary & Cremation Services, was selected Tuesday...
Alabama Tourism Commercials Feature Mobile, Gulf Coast Region
Posted on: October 18th, 2012
The Alabama Tourism Department today unveiled two television commercials promoting destinations along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, with each expected to receive about a $1 million worth of airtime on 42...