Mobile County Schools Host Signature Academy Info Session for 8th Graders
Mobile County Public Schools invited 8th graders and parents to a Signature Academy info session as all 12 district high schools now offer the career programs.
Mobile County Commission Eyes Jail Expansion After $7 Million Budget Surplus
Mobile County officials are considering a feasibility study on expanding the county jail after finance officials reported a roughly $7 million surplus.
Former Mobile DHR Caseworker Pleads Guilty in Elder Abuse Case
A former Alabama DHR caseworker pleaded guilty to elder abuse after her disabled brother was found malnourished and severely neglected in her care.
University of South Alabama Trustees to Meet in March, Review Budget and Appointments
USA's board of trustees will convene in March for committee and formal sessions covering hospital credentials, health board nominees and finances.
Theodore Man Convicted of Manslaughter in Crash That Killed Retired Teacher
A Mobile County jury convicted a Theodore man of manslaughter in a 2014 crash that killed a retired Baldwin County schoolteacher near Mobile.
Theodore Man Dies After Medical Emergency Leads to I-10 Crash
A Theodore man died after apparently suffering a medical emergency that caused a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Mobile on Saturday.
Grass Fire at Shuttered Searcy Hospital Draws Four Fire Departments
Four Mobile County fire departments responded to a reported building fire at the closed Searcy Hospital in Mount Vernon, later confirmed as a grass fire.
Mobile Police Officer Raymond Williams Named January Officer of the Month
Mobile police officer Raymond Williams was named the department's officer of the month for January 2015, recognized for proactive patrol work across his hospital, school and residential beat.
First Same-Sex Couples Marry in Mobile After Federal Ruling
Mobile County began issuing same-sex marriage licenses after a federal court order, drawing celebrating couples to the probate office downtown.
Mobile Student’s Report of Turning In $10,000 Prepaid Card Meets Retailer Skepticism
A Mobile student says he found and turned in a prepaid card worth more than $10,000, but the retailer now disputes key parts of his account.