Prichard’s Juneteenth Celebration Draws Hundreds for Music, History and Family
Hundreds gathered in downtown Prichard for a Juneteenth celebration filled with gospel music, family heirlooms and reflection on history.
Mobile Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Chase, Crash
Mobile police arrested a carjacking suspect after a brief chase and crash, tying the man to a downtown carjacking and several burglaries.
Mobile NAACP Launches ‘Mass Meetings’ on Policing and Community Power
The Mobile County NAACP launched a series of community meetings on policing, urging residents to pursue change locally through voter engagement.
Prichard’s ‘Get Hired’ Job Fair Caps Off Week-Long Workforce Training Push
Prichard hosted a job fair with employers like Alorica and Franklin Primary Health Center after a week-long soft skills training workshop for residents.
Prichard Swears In New Police and Fire Chiefs After Long Search
Prichard's mayor swore in Bernard Parrish as police chief and Fred Chambers as fire chief, ending a lengthy search for permanent department heads.
How Mobile and Baldwin Counties Marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2015
Churches, colleges and civic groups across Mobile and Baldwin counties held marches, breakfasts and services honoring Dr. King in January 2015.
Prichard Chosen for EPA Sustainable Communities Program
Prichard was selected among dozens of applicants nationwide to receive EPA technical assistance aimed at boosting sustainable local development.
Prichard Councilwoman Plans Town Hall After Business Owners Demand Answers
Prichard Councilwoman Severia Campbell-Morris scheduled a town hall meeting after business owners criticized the council over city services and infighting.
Prichard Council Orders Demolition of Nine Blighted Homes
Prichard's City Council passed a resolution to demolish nine vacant, decaying homes as part of the city's ongoing fight against neighborhood blight.
Prichard Council Fails to Introduce Budget Amid Revenue Dispute
A Prichard City Council member blocked introduction of the city's budget, saying the revenue projections need review by an outside accountant.