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.
Defense Lawyer Moves to Seal Filing in Ex-Sheriff’s Sgt. Holifield Federal Fraud Case
A new attorney for former Mobile County Sheriff's Sgt. Daniel Holifield asked a federal judge to seal a filing that references potential cooperation and uncharged individuals.
Pamela Laffitte Back on the Ballot: Mobile County Democrats Restore Sheriff Nominee After Appeal
The Alabama Democratic Party's Appeals Committee reinstated Pamela Laffitte as the Mobile County sheriff nominee, restoring her to the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
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 Council President Says Mayor Put Entire Police Department on Leave Without Telling Council
Prichard City Council President Traci Hale says she was not notified before Mayor Carletta Davis placed all members of the police department on 30 days of administrative leave.
Mobile County Man Stabbed Multiple Times Over Stolen Dog Dispute; Two Arrested
Two men face first-degree assault charges after a dispute over a stolen pit bull allegedly led to a stabbing in Mobile County, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators…
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Armed Robbery Suspect After Grand Bay McDonald’s Holdup
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of robbing the McDonald’s restaurant in Grand Bay at gunpoint. Deputies said the robbery occurred…
Theodore Man Charged With DUI and Drug Possession After Mobile Traffic Stop
Mobile Police officers arrested a 55-year-old Theodore man on DUI and drug possession charges after a traffic stop near Water Street and St. Joseph Street on Aug. 15.
Jury Convicts Devonta Hall of Murder in 2023 Fatal Shooting Outside Mobile Gas Station
A Mobile County jury convicted Devonta Hall of murder in the 2023 shooting death of LeCharles King outside a St. Stephens Road gas station.
Sheriff Paul Burch Endorses Jerry Carl Ahead of Aug. 11 Special Primary
Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch has endorsed former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl for Alabama's 1st Congressional District ahead of the Aug. 11 special Republican primary.