Mobile Trims Fireworks Show to 13 Minutes for a Bigger Bang at Battleship Park
Mobile's Independence Day fireworks over the USS Alabama will run a tighter 13 minutes this year, packing the same number of shells into a punchier show.
Coastal Alabama Cities Enforce Different Fireworks Rules Ahead of Fourth of July
Fireworks rules vary sharply across Mobile, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Spanish Fort as officials urge caution for the holiday.
Mobile County Prosecutor Jill Phillips Honored as Alabama’s Top Assistant District Attorney
Mobile County's Jill Phillips, a veteran prosecutor on the district attorney's murder team, has been named Alabama's top assistant DA.
‘Dolly Parton’ Bridge Repairs Ahead of Schedule, Early July Reopening Expected
State transportation officials say repairs to a damaged I-65 bridge near Mobile are running well ahead of schedule and could finish by July 5.
Mobile Murder Suspect Sentenced to 15 Years on Federal Gun Charge
A 21-year-old already facing a state murder charge received a 15-year mandatory federal sentence for illegal gun possession.
Mobile Adopts New Stormwater Rules Under State Consent Decree
Mobile's City Council approved revised stormwater rules days after a consent decree with state environmental regulators.
Mobile County School Board Names New Principal at Turner Elementary Amid Wave of Reassignments
Mobile County's school board approved a new Turner Elementary principal and shuffled leadership at several schools ahead of the coming year.
Whooping Cough Cases Climb in Mobile County, Health Officials Urge Vaccination
Mobile County health officials report a sharp rise in whooping cough cases in 2014 and urge families to get vaccinated.
Mobile Police Arrest Man After Domestic Call Ends With Standoff at Neighbor’s Home
A Mobile man was arrested after entering a neighbor's home and struggling with officers responding to a domestic violence complaint.
Four African Penguins Waddle Into Mobile’s Exploreum for Winter Stay
Four African penguins from a Florida aquarium moved into downtown Mobile's Exploreum this week for a stay through January.