Mobile Chief Says Fear of Cop Impersonators Sparked ‘Cops Chasing Cops’
Mobile's police chief says a wave of impersonator reports followed a fatal traffic-stop shooting, as investigators keep searching for a missing Honda Accord.
Mobile Police: Man Posing as Officer Suspected in Fatal Roadside Shooting
Mobile police say a man posing as an officer pulled over and fatally shot a driver near I-10 early Friday.
Prichard Volunteers Push to Turn Tragedy Site Into a Community Park
A group of Prichard residents is clearing overgrown land off Rebel Road, hoping to build a park in memory of an 8-year-old whose death shook the community.
Wynnsong 16 Liquor License Vote Delayed Amid Resident Pushback
Mobile's City Council delayed a vote on a beer and wine license for the Wynnsong 16 theater after residents packed a meeting to voice opposition.
Mobile Retirees Push Back on Proposed Cuts to City Health Benefits
Mobile retirees and city employees packed a public hearing to oppose proposed health benefit cuts in Mayor Sandy Stimpson's 2015 budget plan.
Gulf Shores Police Chief’s Open Letter Goes Viral Nationwide
An open letter from Gulf Shores Police Chief Ed Delmore criticizing a Missouri commander's handling of civil unrest has spread nationally online.
Prichard and Mobile Reinstate Youth Curfews as School Year Begins
Prichard and Mobile reinstated daytime and nighttime curfews for minors this week as the new school year got underway across Mobile County schools.
Daphne Council Upholds Firing of Police Captain, Delays Vote on Finance Director’s Appeal
Daphne's City Council backed the firing of a longtime police captain after a lengthy hearing, while a finance director's appeal remains undecided.
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.
Veteran Lawman Takes the Helm as Prichard’s Interim Police Chief
Michael Rowland, a 40-year law enforcement veteran and former Bay Minette police chief, stepped in as Prichard's interim police chief, pledging a renewed emphasis on training and community policing.