Prichard Races the Clock to Rebuild Its Police Force and Pass a New Budget
Prichard has hired consulting firm POLIHIRE to help rebuild its police department and find a new chief, all while racing an October 1 budget deadline.
No Deal on the Table: Prichard Mayor-Council Lawsuit Heads Back to Court After Failed Mediation
Court-ordered mediation between Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis and city council members ended without agreement, sending the dispute over spending and city authority back to a Mobile County judge.
Prichard Prepares to Place Remaining Officers on Paid Leave During Full Police Review
Mayor Carletta Davis says about 15 remaining Prichard police officers will go on 30 days of paid administrative leave while the city conducts a comprehensive review of the department.
Prichard Municipal Court Has Run a Deficit Four Straight Years, State Reports Show
State reports show Prichard Municipal Court has collected less than it costs to operate for four straight fiscal years, a gap of more than $265,000 since 2022.
Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis Proposes FY 2026-27 Budget With Raises and Cheaper Health Coverage
Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis has proposed a FY 2026-27 budget with raises for public works employees, police, firefighters and the city clerk, plus a health plan cutting deductibles from $2,500…
Mobile Mayor Unveils $404 Million Budget Focused on Public Safety, Employee Raises
Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis unveiled a $404 million budget proposal for Mobile that prioritizes public safety, employee raises and transit upgrades despite a projected drop in revenue.
Grove Hill Council Weighs Fairer Employee Raises in 2027 Budget
The Grove Hill City Council discussed employee raises and the 2027 fiscal year budget, along with a new bank, hospital grass cutting and upcoming community events.
Mobile Council Approves GPS Geofencing System to Keep Golf Carts Off Sensitive Course Areas
The Mobile City Council approved a roughly $68,000 contract with Tagmarshal International for a GPS geofencing system that will beep or shut down golf carts that stray too close to…
Mobile District 2 Councilwoman Details $1.4M Infrastructure Plan, Africatown Welcome Center Progress
Mobile Councilwoman Samantha Ingram used her District 2 meeting to detail a $1.4 million infrastructure push, a November road funding referendum, and the latest timeline for the Africatown Welcome Center.
Foley Horse Arena’s Future in Limbo as City Weighs Sale, Riders Rally and Costs Draw Scrutiny
Foley officials are negotiating a possible sale of the city's horse arena for medical development, as equestrians rally and question replacement cost estimates.