New ‘Speak Up’ App Lets Mobile County Students Report Safety Concerns Anonymously
MCPSS has launched a new 'Speak Up' app that lets students anonymously report safety concerns as the district opens the 2026-27 school year.
Mobile County School Board Approves Armed Deputies in All 12 High Schools
MOBILE, Ala. — The Mobile County School Board has approved a plan to place armed deputies in all 12 Mobile County high schools, marking a significant shift in campus security…
Mobile County Schools Respond After Volunteer Coach at Vigor High Arrested on Drug Charges
The Mobile County Public School System says it is cooperating with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office after a volunteer football coach was arrested on campus at Vigor High School in…
Student arrested after bringing BB gun to Escambia County High School in Atmore
ATMORE, Ala. — A student was taken into custody Friday morning after bringing a BB gun onto the campus of Escambia County High School, according to Escambia County Sheriff Heath…
University of South Alabama Investigates Anti-Semitic Fax Sent to Campus Offices
University of South Alabama officials say campus police are investigating after an anti-Semitic message was faxed to offices on the Mobile campus, with President Tony Waldrop condemning the hateful message…
Teen Arrested After Social Media Threat Against Theodore High School
MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile County school officials said a suspect has been arrested in connection with a threatening social media post aimed at Theodore High School, though they confirmed the…
Lockdown Lifted at Two Mobile Schools After Robbery Suspect Search
St. Pius X and Spencer Westlawn Elementary went on lockdown near Mobile's Beltline as police searched for a robbery suspect who was later taken into custody.
McGill-Toolen Reviews Notification Process After Threat Report
A social media threat against McGill-Toolen Catholic High School students led to an arrest and raised new questions about parent notification.
Spring Hill College Public Safety Gets Nearly $20,000 in Radio Equipment
A public safety foundation tied to a national sandwich chain awarded Spring Hill College nearly $20,000 in communications gear for campus officers.
How Mobile Police and School Resource Officers Respond to Campus Threats
Mobile police and Mobile County school resource officers describe how they coordinate quickly when a weapon or threat is reported on campus.