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Publix approved for University and Airport despite traffic qualms

Alabama Notes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:43:19 +0000

The Mobile City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved plans for a Publix grocery store in west Mobile, despite the concerns of neighbors who said it would aggravate already-congested traffic in the area.

Mobile Smoking ban still in the works after delays

Alabama Notes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:30:17 +0000

An ordinance to ban smoking in most of Mobile’s public places seems to have gotten off track, at least temporarily, as partisans on both sides ramp up their advocacy.

Jones meeting in private one-on-one meetings with council members

Alabama Notes — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:22:30 +0000

Weeks after Mobile City Council members made it clear that they would not support his proposal for a sales tax increase, Mayor Sam Jones has reinitiated talks on the budget, this time in private, meeting with the council members individually.

Councilman’s push to save Midtown Krispy Kreme likely in vain

Alabama Notes — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:30:44 +0000

Mobile City Councilman William Carroll has taken up the cause of Midtown Krispy Kreme enthusiasts, but his efforts may be too late.

Proposed Mobile smoking ban would allow bars to opt out

Alabama Notes — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:01:17 +0000

An ordinance soon to be considered by the Mobile City Council would bar smoking in virtually all public spaces and places of employment in the city.

Mobile man told his wheelchair billboard violates zoning codes

Alabama Notes — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:25:03 +0000

MOBILE, Alabama — Dymond Dembo had a simple business plan: put posters on the back of his wheelchair and sell himself as advertising space — a mobile billboard of sorts — to the small merchants and shops in his downtown neighborhood.

Mobile’s dour finances to be discussed next week as leaders delay meeting

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:05:50 +0000

MOBILE, Alabama — Mobile officials were set to discuss the city’s dour financial outlook Tuesday, but the meeting will be delayed until next week, Mayor Sam Jones’ administration said today. Jones had called the meeting of the City Council’s Finance…

Councilman Fred Richardson home from hospital after becoming ill at lunch

Alabama Notes — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:02:30 +0000

Mobile City Councilman Fred Richardson was home tonight after undergoing tests at a local hospital following a midday fainting spell, city spokeswoman Barbara Drummond said.

Visitors from Ichihara Japan present Mobile City Council with seeds from 2000-year-old lotus flower

Alabama Notes — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:47:58 +0000

Visitors from Japan on Tuesday presented the Mobile City Council with a bevy of gifts, including seeds produced by a 2000-year old lotus plant, the oldest lotus in their home country.

Ann Street drainage fix in the works for Midtown, south Mobile

Alabama Notes — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:43:41 +0000

The City Council is set to approve engineering contracts to three separate firms worth a total of more than $438,000 for a redesign of the drainage structure along Ann Street from just north of Interstate 10 to Springhill Avenue.