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How Mobile is spending BP tourism bucks

Posted on September 9, 2010

According to Mobile Press Register, Mobile, Ala. is getting $1.35 million for tourism from the funds BP gave the state of Alabama. Here is how some of it is being spent:

* $600,000 for BayFest talent, including Motley Crue.
* $350,000 for the Bell Micro Ladies Professional Golf Tournament.
* $100,000 for the city’s New Year’s Eve and Moon Pie celebration.

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