Fires Destroy Four Dauphin Island Homes and Popular BBQ Restaurant, One Dead
Overnight fires on Dauphin Island destroyed four homes and a beloved barbecue restaurant in August 2015, leaving one man dead and neighbors stunned.
Former Faith Academy Teacher Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges
A 33-year-old former Faith Academy teacher was arrested and charged after an investigation into a relationship with a teenage student.
Record Crowd Packs Ladd-Peebles for Presidential Campaign Rally
Ladd-Peebles Stadium drew one of Mobile's largest single-night crowds in years for a 2015 presidential campaign rally that spilled well beyond expectations.
Overwhelming Demand Moves Trump Rally to Ladd-Peebles Stadium
Ticket demand for a Mobile campaign rally forced organizers to relocate the event from a 1,950-seat theater to Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
Trump Campaign Event Announced for Mobile Civic Center
A presidential campaign rally was set for the Mobile Civic Center Theater in August 2015, with free tickets drawing early attention downtown.
University of South Alabama Leads State With Nine Tau Beta Pi Scholars
Nine University of South Alabama engineering seniors were named Tau Beta Pi scholars, more than any other university in Alabama this past year.
Mobile County 911 Board Recovers Payment in Radio Tower Dispute
A Mobile County 911 board dispute over unauthorized radio tower use ended with a $32,000 payment and lower monthly fees, saving over $200,000.
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Mobile Police Shooting That Killed Local Man
A federal civil rights lawsuit alleges Mobile police used excessive force in a 2013 shooting death of a man with a history of mental illness.
Grand Jury to Weigh Impersonation Case Against Mobile Mayor’s Son
A felony impersonation case against Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's son will go to a grand jury after a judge found probable cause to proceed.
Monroe County Man Killed After Being Thrown From Tractor in Crash
A 71-year-old Franklin man died after his tractor was struck by a pickup truck on a rural Monroe County road north of Monroeville.