Mobile City Council Delays West Mobile Annexation Vote by Two Weeks
The Mobile City Council voted Tuesday to delay a decision on Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s proposal to annex three areas of West Mobile into the city, pushing the vote back by…
What Residents Love and Lament About Mobile: A Community Weighs In
Dozens of Mobile-area residents shared what they treasure and what frustrates them about the Port City, from riverfront beauty and Southern charm to schools, litter and downtown's future.
Mobile Police Arrest Robbery Suspect in Downtown Package Store Holdup
MOBILE, Ala. — A suspect in an armed robbery at a downtown Mobile business is now in custody. Investigators with the Mobile Police Department say David Edwards was arrested and…
Liar’s Contest Kicks Off Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Weekend on Dauphin Island
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. — Before the first line hits the water at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, there’s one competition where honesty is a handicap: the tournament’s traditional Liar’s…
At Least Two Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue in Prichard
At least two people were injured Wednesday morning when a pickup truck and a sedan collided near the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and West Turner Road…
Bankhead Tunnel Opens Its Lanes to Walkers and Cyclists on Saturday Mornings
One of Mobile’s most unusual recreational rituals returns this weekend: the Bankhead Tunnel opens to bicycles and foot traffic on Saturday morning, giving walkers and riders a rare chance to…
Autism Society of Alabama Dedicates Christmas Tree to Matthew Cox, Autistic Man Killed in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. — The Autism Society of Alabama is dedicating a Christmas tree in memory of Matthew Cox, a 21-year-old autistic Mobile man who was killed in October 2018. The…
Saraland Cat and Black Bear Face Off in Unforgettable Neighborhood Stare Down
A routine Saturday in Saraland turned into an unforgettable wildlife encounter when a black bear wandered into a neighborhood near Celeste Road and came face to face with an unlikely…
Recovery Leaders Say a Year of Brain Healing Is Key to Beating Opioid Addiction
MOBILE, Ala. — As the opioid crisis continues to grip communities across Alabama, a growing number of recovery advocates are focusing their efforts on a less visible casualty of addiction:…
Atmore Turns Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness in Memory of Denver Shuttlesworth
Atmore is dressed in gold this September as the community rallies around Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and remembers a young man who spent years fighting the disease. The gold ribbons…