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.
Prichard Police Chief Jerry Speziale Resigns, Citing Personal Circumstances After His Wife’s Death
Prichard Police Chief Jerry Speziale resigned after less than a year, with city officials pointing to personal circumstances following the death of his wife as he returned to New Jersey.
‘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.
Fourth of July Fireworks Rules Vary Across Coastal Alabama
Fire officials across Mobile and Baldwin counties are reminding residents that fireworks rules differ sharply from city to city ahead of the Fourth.
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.
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 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.
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.