USA Endowment Grows to $141.9 Million After Strong Investment Year
University of South Alabama trustees learned the school's endowment grew to $141.9 million after a 10.43 percent investment return in fiscal 2014.
Byrne Presses NOAA Official Over Red Snapper Count in Congressional Hearing
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne pressed a NOAA official over red snapper stock counts, arguing Gulf states should take over management of the fishery.
Mobile Man Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Spice Distribution
A Mobile man who admitted to distributing synthetic drug spice was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison and ordered to forfeit a Porsche and cash.
Mobile County School Board Advances Barton Academy Deal and Historic School Sale
The Mobile County school board approved a Barton Academy Foundation agreement and a sales contract for two historic school buildings.
Mobile Wins $1.65 Million Bloomberg Grant for Neighborhood Revitalization
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced the city was selected for a Bloomberg Philanthropies program worth up to $1.65 million to tackle blight and revitalize struggling neighborhoods.
Colorado Man Sues Mobile Funeral Home Over Mother’s Missing Jewelry
A Colorado man is suing a Mobile funeral home, claiming his late mother's gold jewelry disappeared while her body was in the facility's care.
USA, University of Mobile Administrators Honored by Regional Accreditor
Administrators from the University of South Alabama and University of Mobile were honored by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission.
Baker High School Drama Teacher Turns Shakespeare Into Real Talk for Teens
A Baker High School theater teacher in Mobile County uses emotional memory techniques to help students connect with Shakespeare and build stage confidence.
Mobile Woman May Enter Blind Plea in Manslaughter Case Over Boyfriend’s Fatal Shooting
A Mobile woman charged in the 2013 fatal shooting of her boyfriend could enter a blind plea in Mobile County Circuit Court next month, her attorney said.
Mobile County Schools Post Mixed Results on First ACT Aspire Tests
Mobile County students scored below new benchmarks in reading and math but above average in English on the first ACT Aspire testing round.