Mobile Officials Contrast Handling of 2012 Gil Collar Shooting With Ferguson Unrest
Mobile County law enforcement leaders say swift, transparent communication set the 2012 Gil Collar shooting response apart from the unrest that followed Ferguson.
FBI Director James Comey Visits Mobile, Warns of Shifting Terror Threat
During a Mobile field office stop, FBI Director James Comey described a transformed terrorism threat and praised the region's local-federal law enforcement ties.
FBI Director James Comey Visits Mobile Field Office, Talks Terrorism and Local Cases
FBI Director James Comey toured the Mobile field office in December 2014, discussing terrorism trends, a local kidnapping case and law enforcement partnerships.
Baldwin Sheriff: Body Part Fingerprints Don’t Match Escaped Work-Release Inmate
Baldwin County's sheriff says fingerprints from a severed hand found near Magnolia Springs don't match an escaped work-release inmate.
Alabama Power Warns South Alabama Customers of Fake Text Payment Scam
Alabama Power is warning Mobile and Baldwin County customers about a fake text message demanding immediate bill payment.
How Hurricane Frederic Shaped a Young FEMA’s Playbook in Alabama
A newly formed FEMA cut its teeth on Hurricane Frederic in 1979, learning lessons in coastal Alabama that still guide disaster response nationwide today.
South Mobile County Stores Pass Underage Alcohol Compliance Check as Task Force Prepares Leadership Change
A Mobile County alcohol compliance sweep found every store checked in south Mobile County refused to sell to underage buyers.
Prichard Police: Vigor High School Student Tried to Fire Gun on Campus
A 14-year-old brought a handgun to Vigor High School in Prichard and tried twice to fire it during a classroom altercation before being subdued.
Body of Louisiana Teen Recovered on Gulf Shores Beach After Drowning
The body of a 17-year-old Louisiana visitor was recovered off a Gulf Shores public beach two days after he went under in rough surf.
Mobile Police Seek Woman Who Stole Cash From Elderly Man’s Dropped Wallet
Mobile police are asking for help identifying a woman caught on camera stealing cash from a wallet an elderly man dropped in a parking lot.