Electric vehicles will be showcased at two upcoming events in the Mobile region.
Upcoming EV Showcase Events in Bay Area Members of the Bay Area branch of Drive Electric Alabama are organizing two events aimed at connecting current electric vehicle (EV) owners with those interested in learning more. The chapter will showcase a variety of electric vehicles at these free events. The first will take place on Saturday, […]
Drummond heads the Mobile mayoral race as Cheriogotis’ attempt for a runoff faces fresh examination.
Mayoral Election Update State Senator Barbara Drummond secured the top spot in Tuesday’s mayoral election and will face former district judge Spiro Cheriogotis in a runoff scheduled for September 23. Drummond’s campaign, which was heavily grassroots in nature, drew support from workers’ families, young leaders, and long-standing residents, allowing her to successfully contend with financially […]
Cheriogotis and Drummond will face off for the Mayor of Mobile in the September runoff election.
Mobile Mayoral Race Heads to Runoff Former district judge Spiro Cheriogotis and state legislator Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) are heading to a runoff against each other for the Mayor of Mobile on September 23. This comes after neither candidate secured a majority in a four-way nonpartisan election held on Tuesday. The other candidates included County Commissioner […]
Democratic Mayors Association supports Rep. Barbara Drummond for mayor of Mobile
DMA Endorses Barbara Drummond for Mobile Mayor On Thursday, the Democratic Mayors’ Association (DMA) officially threw its support behind Barbara Drummond, a Democratic representative from Mobile, Alabama, as the next mayor of the city. The DMA is a political group comprising Democratic mayors from cities with populations exceeding 30,000. Its aim is to mobilize these […]
Local and environmental leaders unite over worries about Mobile Bay dredging.
Efforts are underway to deepen and expand the vessel channels at the Mobile Port, and these initiatives have sparked both enthusiastic support and significant pushback. The US Army Corps of Engineers is working on projects aimed at accommodating larger vessels, and this initiative enjoys backing from the Alabama Port Authority and various business leaders. They […]
Airbus hands over its 100th A220 from the Mobile facility, a significant achievement for Alabama’s aerospace sector.
Airbus Celebrates 100th A220 Aircraft Delivery in Alabama Alabama’s aerospace sector is experiencing noteworthy growth as Airbus marked the delivery of its 100th A220 aircraft from its Mobile manufacturing facility. This delivery signifies an important achievement for both the site and the state’s burgeoning aviation industry. The milestone aircraft, delivered to Breeze Airways, showcases the […]
Drummond invites rivals to public debates as the Mobile mayoral race tightens.
State Representative Barbara Drummond (D-District 103) is encouraging her mayoral opponents to participate in two televised debates as the August 26 election approaches. This election is particularly notable as it marks the first open mayoral race in Mobile in two decades. The Drummond campaign has plans in place to collaborate with local television, radio, and […]
State Representative Barbara Drummond invites other candidates for Mobile mayor to a debate
Mobile Mayor’s Race Heats Up D-Mobile State Assemblyman Barbara Drummond is taking her opponent in the upcoming mayoral election to task. “Being mayor isn’t just about a brief TV ad funded by outside interests,” she remarked in a statement on Wednesday. “It’s about stepping up, fielding tough questions, outlining clear paths forward, and leading based […]
New Amtrak Mardi Gras route from Mobile to New Orleans begins August 18, tickets available now
Amtrak has revealed that starting August 18, the Mardi Gras route connecting Mobile and New Orleans will run twice daily. The travel time for this journey is approximately four hours, according to Amtrak. Trains will depart at 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with brief stops at Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport, and Bay St. Louis. Morning departures […]
Mobile Chamber recognizes military leaders at the 38th Annual Military Appreciation Lunch
The Mobile Room, along with its military committee, held the 38th Military Viewing Lunch at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park to honor both current and past military leaders, as well as rising stars. The event was announced with the support of Columbia Southern University. Bradley Byrne, the President and CEO of the Mobile Chamber, […]