Sandy Stimpson Pens Final Message to Mobile as 12-Year Mayoral Tenure Ends
Sandy Stimpson’s run leading the City of Mobile came to a close at the end of October, and the night before his final day in office, the two-term mayor used…
Citronelle Crime Dropped Nearly 35% in 2019 as Police Launched ‘Operation Take Back Citro’
Citronelle police reported a sharp drop in major crimes for 2019, crediting a new community-focused policing strategy that put officers back on the streets and in constant contact with the…
A Disputed ‘159 Percent’ Drop: Prichard Watchdog Group Questions Claims About Crime Under Departing Chief
As Prichard officials praised outgoing Police Chief Jerry Speziale for a claimed 159 percent crime drop, a community group demanded the statistics and questioned whether the figure held up.
Former Prichard Police Chief Speziale to Stay On as Consultant
Jerry Speziale, who resigned as Prichard's police chief, will remain on as a consultant to help the city for another year, former Mayor A.J. Cooper says.
Sandy Stimpson Laid Out His Vision for Mobile in 2013 Mayoral Bid
In the spring of 2013, Mobile businessman Sandy Stimpson sat down for an in-depth interview as he campaigned to become the next mayor of Mobile, Alabama. A civil engineering graduate…