Mobile County Child Sex Offender Faces New Abuse Charges After Earlier Conviction
A Mobile County man previously convicted of a child sex crime is back in jail, now facing new charges of sodomy and sexual abuse of a child under the age…
Missing Navarre Girl Found Safe; One Person in Custody
A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert issued for a young Navarre girl ended with good news: the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the child was found safe, and one person…
Bayou La Batre Ministry Described Services for Families in Need in 2018
A Bayou La Batre ministry described its 2018 work providing temporary shelter, meals, clothing, showers and referrals for individuals and families in south Mobile County.
Prichard Police Announced Arrest in 2018 Gas Station Shooting
Prichard police announced an arrest in February 2018 after a fatal shooting outside a Whistler gas station on St. Stephens Road.
Mobile Bowling Alley Offered Bead Exchange in 2018
Skyline Lanes on Government Boulevard offered a free bowling game in 2018 to customers who brought in a bag of Mardi Gras beads.
Rain Did Not Stop Mobile Mardi Gras Parades in 2018
Rain did not stop three downtown Mobile Mardi Gras parades, including the Joe Cain Procession, on Feb. 11, 2018.
Rescheduled Mobile Mardi Gras Parade Affected 2018 Visitors and Businesses
A weather-driven 2018 rescheduling of the Mystics of Time parade affected visitors and downtown Mobile businesses, according to WKRG.
Bay Minette Had No Mardi Gras Parade in 2018
Bay Minette residents were told in February 2018 that the city would not hold a Mardi Gras parade that year, according to WKRG.
Consultant Report Flagged Deferred Maintenance at Mobile-Owned Buildings
A 2018 consultant review found that 40% of Mobile-owned properties were rated poor or worse, highlighting years of deferred maintenance.
Mobile County Flu Tests Surpassed Prior Season’s Total Early in 2018
Mobile County recorded 1,148 positive flu tests by Jan. 19, 2018, exceeding the total from the prior flu season as cases peaked unusually early.