New $10.5M Calcedeaver Elementary Set to Open in January
Students at Calcedeaver Elementary in Mount Vernon will move into a new $10.5 million school building when classes resume after the holidays.
Reward for Orange Beach Dolphin Killer Could Top $10,000
Local groups and Orange Beach officials are pledging thousands in reward money to find whoever shot a dolphin with a hunting arrow.
Mobile City Council Approves Overhaul of Police, Fire Promotion Process
Mobile City Council approved a new promotion testing contract for police and fire departments and debated a residential road closure request.
Semmes Man Killed After Entering Roadway on U.S. 98
A 46-year-old Semmes man died after entering the roadway on U.S. 98 west of Mobile and being struck by a passing pickup truck Tuesday night, troopers say.
Mobile County School Board Selects Contractor for New $25 Million Citronelle High
The Mobile County school board approved White-Spunner Construction to build the new $25 million Citronelle High School, set for completion in 2016.
Mobile Couple Faces Dozens of Fraud Charges in Craigslist Electronics Scheme
A Mobile man and woman face a combined 38 fraud-related charges after police say they scammed buyers responding to Craigslist electronics listings.
Councilman Joel Daves Targets Road Conditions, Flooding for District 5 in 2015
Mobile Councilman Joel Daves says door-to-door polling shows road conditions and flooding are top concerns heading into 2015 for District 5.
Mobile City Council Backs ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution on Job Applications
The Mobile City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging the county personnel board to remove criminal history questions from initial job applications.
Wildfire Near Magnolia Springs Contained After Burning 400 Acres
A south Baldwin County wildfire near Magnolia Springs burned roughly 400 acres before crews contained it, protecting nearby homes with no damage.
Mobile Man Gets Life Sentence for Abducting, Assaulting USA Student
A Mobile man received a life sentence after pleading guilty to abducting and sexually assaulting a University of South Alabama student in April.