City of Mobile

Carnival Changes Mobile’s Ship for June; Stimpson Comments on Industry

April 2, 2021
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Carnival Cruise Line has listed Mobile departures aboard the Carnival Sensation (formerly to be other Fantasy-class ships Fantasy, then the Fascination) starting June 3. Carnival lists the Sensation as having launched in 1993 as one of four upgraded ships in its class returning to service. Its changes include “additional balcony staterooms, as well as enhanced…

Changes to Waterfront Leadership

April 2, 2021
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The Waterfront Rescue Mission of Mobile and Pensacola has named Clay Romano its seventh president and Angie Ishee its executive vice president. Romano comes to Waterfront from Baptist Health Care, where he most recently served as property management director and administrative representative for its support services division. He has also served as treasurer of the…

Stimpson Appoints Staff Directors

April 2, 2021
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Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced three appointments to the executive director level of his staff to help fill vacancies left by Paul Wesch, who served in multiple roles prior to his death last December. Acting Executive Director of Public Safety James Barber is dropping “acting” from his title and formally taking on the role as…

Mobile Native Wins Grammy

Mobile Native Wins Grammy

March 19, 2021
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Songwriter and producer Rogest Carstarphen, Jr., known as “Rosco,” is a Mobile native who took home a Grammy last weekend for his work as coproducer on Jonathan McReynolds’ “Movin’ On,” which won Best Gospel Performance/Song, according to NBC15. Carstarphen was asked to work on the song by a Chicago producer. Carstarphen has been honing his…

Infirmary Health Launches Clinic For COVID-19 Treatment

Diagnostic And Medical Adds Ophthalmologist

March 12, 2021
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Infirmary Health Diagnostic and Medical Clinic in Mobile announced the addition of ophthalmologist Dr. Michael Wallace, Business View reported. Wallace recently completed a cornea fellowship program at the University of Tennessee Hamilton Eye Institute. He earned a medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed residencies with the Baptist Health System in…

Adams And Reese Hires Government Relations Coordinator

March 12, 2021
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Adams and Reese recently announced that Kayla B. Seawell joined the firm’s Mobile office as a government relations coordinator. Seawell comes to Adams and Reese with a background in political consulting, campaign management and political fundraising. “Having worked on dozens of political campaigns, from federal to state and local elections, for a variety of different…

Final Weekend For Mobile State Fair

Final Weekend For Mobile State Fair

March 12, 2021
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The Mobile State Fair’s final days are ongoing through March 14 at Hank Aaron Stadium, beginning at 4 p.m. each day. According to FOX10, the Thrillville fair is home to “the largest amusement rides in the state, as well as carnival food, exciting games and free family shows including the Pork Chop Revue and Seal…

Changes At The Top For Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale Leadership Update

March 12, 2021
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Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC recently announced the following concerning its leadership: Roger L. Bates was elected to a fourth term as managing lawyer, J. Burruss “Buzzy” Riis was appointed managing lawyer for the Mobile office, and Norman M. Stockman was chosen to lead the firm’s litigation section.

MBG Spring Plant Sale Next Weekend

March 12, 2021
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Mobile Botanical Gardens’ (MBG) Plantasia Spring Plant Sale is being held on March 18-20 at the MBG Marketplace in Mobile. The event is the gardens’ largest sale of the year. Hours are 1-4 p.m. on March 18, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on March 19 and 20. Masks are required.

Baumhower’s Victory Grille Reopens, Adds Staff

Baumhower’s Victory Grille Reopens, Adds Staff

March 12, 2021
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Baumhower’s Victory Grille reopened in early March at The Shoppes at Bel Air after being closed for many months due to the pandemic. The restaurant has also added Roy Richardson as general manager and Jon Hayes as chef. Baumhower’s has also added several new murals, including a tribute to the Senior Bowl, the Alabama Sports…

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