New ‘Speak Up’ App Lets Mobile County Students Report Safety Concerns Anonymously
MCPSS has launched a new 'Speak Up' app that lets students anonymously report safety concerns as the district opens the 2026-27 school year.
Grandfather Accused of Smashing Coffee Cup Over Driver’s Head in Semmes School Car-Pool Dispute
A car-pool line dispute outside Allentown Elementary School in Semmes turned violent Friday morning when a man allegedly smashed a coffee cup over another driver's head, leaving the victim needing…
Mobile County school leaders complete ALICE active-shooter response training
About 100 Mobile County Public School System leaders completed ALICE active-shooter response training at Murphy High School, learning techniques they plan to pass on to teachers and students districtwide.
Loaded Handgun Recovered Inside Monroeville Elementary After Student Hid It on Campus
A loaded handgun brought onto the campus of Monroeville Elementary School was recovered the following day after the student who carried it in admitted to family members that the weapon…
Mobile County schools locked down after report of armed, unstable man near campuses
All 90 Mobile County Public School System campuses went into a precautionary lockdown Monday after a sheriff's alert about a man who left a mental health facility; he was arrested…
Officers respond to George County school after tip about possible weapon
Police with the George County School District responded to L-T Intermediate School after receiving a tip about a possible weapon on campus. A staff member at the school contacted the…
Sheriff’s Office Joins School Investigation Into Threat at Grand Bay Middle
Officials with the Mobile County Public School System and the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a threat directed at Grand Bay Middle School after a letter was delivered to…
AEA Takes Mobile County School System to Court Over New Campus Access Restrictions
The Alabama Education Association is challenging Mobile County Public School System administrators in court after new rules blocked its representatives from this year's new-teacher orientation.
Defense Attorney Says Elberta Elementary Gun Incident Wasn’t Aimed at Harming Students
The newly assigned defense attorney for the Foley woman accused in the Elberta Elementary gun incident says the case isn't typical school violence.
Investigators Say Shots Fired Not Ruled Out in Elberta Elementary Lockdown
Baldwin County officials say they haven't ruled out gunshots during a lockdown at Elberta Elementary and detailed a multi-agency debriefing on the response.