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BP Holding Oil Clean Up Training Classes at Mobile Civic Center
Posted on: May 7th, 2010
Anyone who wants to register should e-mail horizonresponse@pecpremier.com with their name and phone number. They will receive a call back to schedule a class. A person with no e-mail access should...
Fridays @ 5 After Work Party Continues in May
Posted on: May 5th, 2010
Downtown Mobile’s after work street party continues with the LoDa Artwalk Friday, May 14, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Music will fill the air with local talent on street corners along Dauphin and in...
May 4, 2010 Oil Spill Update
Posted on: May 4th, 2010
RADM Jim Watson at the Joint HQ in Robert, LA, provided today's update covering current operational status, and fielded questions. He stated there has been NO LANDFALL of the oil as yet. For...
Mobile City Council Passes Temporary One Cent Sales Tax Increase
Posted on: May 4th, 2010
Mobile Mayor Sam Jones and a majority of the City Council have approved a short term funding compromise to delay any layoffs or reduction in core services, in hopes the slumping economy will rebound...
ATTENTION VANDALS: Stop Stealing Manhole Covers
Posted on: April 30th, 2010
The theft rate for manhole covers and storm drainage grates is escalating in Mobile, causing thousands of dollars in damage and leaving motorists at risk. Vandals are stealing the covers and grates,...
Museum of Mobile Closing on Mondays
Posted on: April 30th, 2010
As part of the recent budgetary cutbacks, the Museum of Mobile will be closed to the public on Mondays beginning May 3, 2010. Previously scheduled tours and events will continue. Located at 111...
Information for Mobile Citizens Regarding Oil Spill in the Gulf
Posted on: April 30th, 2010
Web site for current information-updated frequently: www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com Web site for information on USCG Sector Mobile Area Contingency Plan for oil spill pollution response:...
Local Economist Supports Proposed Sales Tax Hike
Posted on: April 29th, 2010
University of South Alabama economist Dr. Semoon Chang recently issued an analysis of Mayor Sam Jones's temporary one percent sales tax proposal (see below). Chang said, "laying off hundreds of city...
Council Entitlement Committee to Meet
Posted on: April 29th, 2010
There will be an Entitlement Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the 9th Floor, City Council Conference Room. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss 2010 – 2011 Entitlement...
Mayor Jones's State of the City Address
Posted on: April 28th, 2010
Below is the State of the City address given by Mayor Sam Jones on Wednesday, April 28, 2010: Thank you! Good afternoon. Before I move along in the speech – I’d like to thank the Mobile Area...