A special exhibit at Mobile’s National African-American Archives and Museum traced the military, business and diplomatic accomplishments of Maj. Gen. J. Gary Cooper.
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Local News
Memorial Day Ceremony at Mobile National Cemetery to Honor the Fallen
The South Alabama Veterans’ Council held its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery on Virginia Street in Mobile, with a World War II Marine featured in two acclaimed war histories as keynote speaker.
Bayou La Batre
Irvington Democrat Scott Buzbee Launches Challenge to State Sen. Ben Brooks
Scott Buzbee of Irvington announced a Democratic bid against Republican Sen. Ben Brooks in District 35, arguing south Mobile County has gotten talk instead of results in Montgomery.
Baldwin County
Mobile Native Dale Peterson Joins Crowded Race for Agriculture Commissioner
Mobile native Dale Peterson entered the Republican race for Alabama agriculture commissioner, joining a field that included John McMillan of Stockton in a contest with a distinct South Alabama flavor.
Baldwin County
McGriff Enters Race for Baldwin County’s State Senate Seat
Baldwin County Republican Party chairman Don McGriff announced a bid for the state Senate seat vacated by Bradley Byrne, joining a crowded special-election field.
Mobile
Gov. Riley Appoints Juan Chastang to the Mobile County Commission
Gov. Bob Riley named Mobile teacher and Republican Juan Chastang to the county commission, filling the three years remaining on Sam Jones’ term after Jones became Mobile’s first African-American mayor.