Budget Standoff Over Sales Tax Closes Two Mobile Police Precincts
Mobile shut down its Fourth Precinct and MLK Mini Precinct after the City Council rejected a one-cent sales tax increase Mayor Sam Jones had proposed to close a $14 million…
Prichard Announced Layoffs and Four-Day Workweeks in 2009
Prichard announced 17 layoffs, four-day workweeks for most city employees and limits on take-home vehicles in February 2009 to address municipal financial problems.
Foley Boy Found Safe After Search in 2008
An archived 2008 WKRG report said a young boy who wandered away from a Foley motel was found safe and treated for heat exhaustion.
Mobile Detailed Annexation Service Plans in 2008
In March 2008, Mobile Mayor Sam Jones said the city was following through on public-safety commitments for recently annexed areas near Schillinger Road and Mobile Terrace.