Mobile Police Investigate Assault on Luckie Avenue, Seek Information on Suspect
Mobile police are investigating an assault in the 1900 block of Luckie Avenue that left a man with minor lacerations after a Wednesday night altercation.
Mobile County Teen, 18, Arrested on Child Pornography Charges Released on $45,000 Bond
The Mobile County Sheriff's Office ICAC Unit arrested Amaurey Jones, 18, on three counts of unlawful possession of child pornography after a months-long investigation.
MCPSS Teachers Kick Off School Year With District’s Learning Launch
Mobile County Public Schools teachers began the 2026-27 school year with the district's Learning Launch, a training focused on instructional clarity, success criteria and intentional lesson planning.
Fairhope Opens Nominations for 2026 Veteran of the Year Award
Fairhope is accepting nominations through Oct. 16 for its 2026 Veteran of the Year Award, honoring a local veteran's military service and continued community involvement.
MCPSS Lead Nurse Barbara Smith Named 2026 School Nurse Administrator of the Year
Barbara Smith, MSN, RN, one of Mobile County Public Schools' lead nurses, has been named the Alabama Association of School Nurses' 2026 School Nurse Administrator of the Year.
Prichard Residents Balk at Water Bill “Municipal Fee” for Police and Trash Service They Say They’re Not Getting
Prichard resident Tim Surrett says he's refusing to pay a municipal fee tacked onto his water bill for police protection and trash pickup he says he isn't receiving.
Ribbon-Cutting Set for New Gulf Shores High School Ahead of Inaugural School Year
Gulf Shores City Schools will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Aug. 10, for the new Gulf Shores High School, with tours to follow and weekly 'Tuesday Tours' offered throughout August.
Laguna Cove Nature Park Construction Reaches Halfway Point, Opening Pushed to Early 2027
Construction on Gulf Shores' 53-acre Laguna Cove Nature Park is now half complete, with the Deepwater Horizon-funded project set to open in early 2027, city officials say.
Fairhope School Split Push Faces Pushback as Group Withholds Full PARCA Study
Fairhope's push to form its own school system drew pushback at its first public meeting, as critics say a pro-independence group has withheld the full study behind its no-tax-increase claim.
Clarke County School Bus Fleet Gets Final Checks Ahead of First Day Back
Mechanics at the Clarke County Board of Education's Grove Hill bus shop readied the district's fleet as Clarke County schools, Thomasville City Schools and Clarke Prep return for the 2026-27…