Prichard Races the Clock to Rebuild Its Police Force and Pass a New Budget
Prichard has hired consulting firm POLIHIRE to help rebuild its police department and find a new chief, all while racing an October 1 budget deadline.
Fourth Police Chase in a Week Ends Near Maitre Park as 27-Year-Old Faces Drug and Eluding Charges
A midnight chase near Maitre Park marked the fourth high-speed pursuit in the Mobile area in a week, ending with drug and eluding charges against a 27-year-old man.
Mobile Families Say One Last Goodbye to Lavretta Park Playground Ahead of $1.1 Million Rebuild
Mobile held a Last Day to Play event at Lavretta Park before the Old Shell Road playground closes for a $1.1 million rebuild expected to reopen early next year.
Bay Minette Housekeeper Booked on Felony Charge in $400,000 Theft From Elderly Residents
A 28-year-old Bay Minette housekeeper faces a felony count of financial exploitation of the elderly after investigators say she stole nearly $400,000 in cash from residents whose home she cleaned.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mobile County: Sentinel Chicken Tests Positive Near Chickasabogue Park
Sentinel chickens have now tested positive for West Nile virus in the 36605, 36613 and 36575 ZIP code areas of Mobile County, with an additional positive reported in the 36587…
Pamela Laffitte Back on the Ballot: Mobile County Democrats Restore Sheriff Nominee After Appeal
The Alabama Democratic Party's Appeals Committee reinstated Pamela Laffitte as the Mobile County sheriff nominee, restoring her to the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
Five Takeaways on Mobile’s New Downtown Airport — From Opening Timeline to Winning Back Travelers
Mobile Airport Authority Chairman Sandy Stimpson outlined the 2027 transition plan, expansion capacity and how local travelers can help Mobile win new flights.
Escambia County High Grad Wins Inaugural Alabama Power Foundation Community Scholars Award
Imari Lemon, a 2026 Escambia County High School graduate, wins a $2,500 Community Scholars award and heads to the University of Alabama to study exercise science.
Lawmaker Proposes Naming Mobile’s New Bridge for Dolly Parton
State Rep. Cindy Myrex wants the new Mobile River crossing named the Dolly Parton Memorial Bridge, citing the icon's Imagination Library work in all 67 Alabama counties.
Aaron Lewis Brings Country-Rock Tour to Mobile’s Historic Saenger Theatre This November
The Staind frontman turned country star plays the historic Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile on Nov. 18, with tickets on sale Friday.