Author: Dale Liesch

The City of Mobile began construction on Monday to transform Water Street from the “backyard of downtown” into the “gateway of Mobile.” This first phase of construction will include new sidewalks and new ADA curb ramps at pedestrian crossings. The purpose of the project is to connect citizens and visitors to the Mobile Riverfront and its amenities including Cooper Riverside Park, the Mobile Convention Center, GulfQuest Maritime Museum and the Mobile Cruise Terminal. “Water Street is often people’s first impression of the City Mobile,” Mayor Sandy Stimpson said. “Ironically, Water Street currently prevents you from accessing the water. Our...

Councilman C.J. Small and Mayor Sandy Stimpson reopened the athletic fields at Maitre Park following a series of major projects totaling over $500,000. The projects centered on a massive upgrade to the field lighting and major renovations to the athletic fields. “An investment in our parks is an investment in our community. This is why I am so committed to making sure the Parks in District 3 are the best they can be,” Councilman C.J. Small said. “This new field will be a place where thousands of children will play, learn discipline, sportsmanship and other important lessons for many...

Individuals supportive of both mayoral campaigns have concerns over possible fraud during Tuesday’s municipal election, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said in a press conference Thursday morning, prompting him to send a team down to Mobile to monitor the elections next week. “We want to ensure safe and secure elections here in Mobile,” he said. Merrill told reporters that supporters of both the campaign of incumbent Mayor Sandy Stimpson and challenger former Mayor Sam Jones have contacted his office with concerns based upon possible issues with the 2013 election. In all, Merrill said the office has received roughly...