Alleged cop impersonator filmed previous crime scene visit
by Jason Johnson | Apr 26, 2018 | Latest, News
A man charged with impersonating a peace officer this week appears to have been playing cop for...
Read More1 dead, 5 injured in rash of gun violence
by Jason Johnson | Apr 26, 2018 | Latest, News
Police in Mobile have been busy following a rash of shootings over a 16-hour period that resulted...
Read MoreDespite latest announcement, Stimpson still struggles in ‘war on litter’
by Dale Liesch | Apr 25, 2018 | Latest, News
Mayor Sandy Stimpson admits he might be losing his self-described “war on litter,” but he’s not...
Read MoreFamily Attorney: Waffle House arrest ‘unacceptable’
by Jason Johnson | Apr 25, 2018 | Latest, News
A civil rights attorney from Tallahassee joined family and friends of Chikesia Clemons in Mobile...
Read MoreHomeless ministry weighs legal options in row with Bayou officials
by Jason Johnson | Apr 25, 2018 | Bay Briefs
A local ministry is strongly considering legal action against the city of Bayou La Batre after what they say is a concerted attempt by the city to shut down its homeless shelter, but officials claim they’re only trying to ensure...
Read MoreMayor prepares to deliver State of the City address
by Gabriel Tynes | Apr 25, 2018 | Bay Briefs
Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson will host her annual State of the City address Thursday, April 26, at 3 p.m. at the James P. Nix Center on Bayou Drive. In a recent interview, Wilson said she was eager to tout accomplishments from...
Read MoreCouncil approves grant funds for homeless prevention
by Dale Liesch | Apr 25, 2018 | Bay Briefs
The Mobile City Council approved a slew of grant funds Tuesday to help the city’s homeless population. The majority of the $166,609 grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development will go to the...
Read MoreCounty approves $3.7 million soccer complex plan
by Jason Johnson | Apr 25, 2018 | Bay Briefs
After retooling her approach, Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson has successfully sold colleagues on a proposal to build a multi-field soccer complex to serve the sport’s burgeoning local community. Commissioners...
Read MoreMobile city councilman questions changes made to city department
by Dale Liesch | Apr 25, 2018 | Bay Briefs
Two sources tell Lagniappe the city has put oversight of Parks and Recreation into the hands of the Mobile Police Department. Councilman Fred Richardson initially brought up concerns over the unusual move during a pre-conference...
Read MoreState rules in Baldwin’s favor on Gulf Shores schools start date
by John Mullen | Apr 25, 2018 | Bay Briefs
With a decision in hand from the state superintendent’s office on a start date for the nascent Gulf Shores city school system, Baldwin County Superintendent Eddie Tyler is ready to move forward. Last week Ed Richardson’s office...
Read MoreNumber of improperly placed political signs increases
by Dale Liesch | Apr 25, 2018 | Bay Briefs
Photo | Lagniappe These campaign signs, illegally placed in the right of way, were recently...
Read MoreTwo newcomers take aim at longtime incumbent
by John Mullen | Apr 25, 2018 | Bay Briefs
Two political newcomers are looking to unseat a longtime incumbent in the June 5 primary race to become the Baldwin circuit court clerk. Jody Campbell has served in the office 14 and a half years, after serving the last three...
Read MoreRepublican, Democrat seek District 1 seat
by John Mullen | Apr 25, 2018 | Bay Briefs, Uncategorized
Democrat Heather Karras says she can give north Baldwin County the voice it needs as the District 1 representative on the Baldwin County Board of Education. “When push comes to shove, North Baldwin, at least since I’ve been...
Read MoreRufus Teague makes ‘good barbecue gooder’
by Andy MacDonald | Apr 25, 2018 | Word of Mouth
‘Tis the season. My afternoon walks are pleasantly enhanced by the smell of charcoal and propane...
Read More‘Butterflies’ success prompts new date at Theatre 98
by Kevin Lee | Apr 25, 2018 | Art Gallery
In “Butterflies Are Free,” Don Baker is a young blind man just forging his own life on Manhattan’s...
Read MoreName that weed!
by Lagniappe | Apr 25, 2018 | Master Gardeners
Photo: Used with permission of Walter Reeves, walterreeves.com | Dichondra, Creeping Charlie, and...
Read MoreRuling elevates Mobilian to waterfowl art contest winner
by J. Mark Bryant | Apr 25, 2018 | Upon Further Review, by J. Mark Bryant
Photo/Provided Eric Greene of Mobile is the winner of this year’s Alabama Waterfowl Stamp Art...
Read MoreRoberts sentenced to six months in jail, probation
by Jason Johnson | Apr 24, 2018 | Latest, News
A former constable candidate will spend six months behind bars and more than a year on probation...
Read MoreCouncil approves grant funding for homeless prevention
by Dale Liesch | Apr 24, 2018 | Latest, News
The Mobile City Council approved a slew of grant funds Tuesday to help the city’s homeless...
Read MoreCounty approves $3.7 million soccer complex plan
by Jason Johnson | Apr 24, 2018 | Latest, News
After retooling her approach, Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson has successfully...
Read MoreMayor, chief stand by controversial arrest in Saraland
by Jason Johnson | Apr 23, 2018 | Latest, News
Saraland officials are standing behind their police officers in the face of growing backlash from...
Read MoreCourt upholds Robinson’s sentence for daughter’s murder
by Jason Johnson | Apr 20, 2018 | Latest, News
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the felony murder conviction of Hiawatha...
Read MoreBaldwin County Superintendent: Gulf Shores won’t open schools until 2019
According to a statement from Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler, State Superintendent Dr. Ed Richardson has ordered the city of Gulf Shores to delay separation from the county school system until 2019. The...
Read MoreHudson unveils $3.7 million soccer complex ‘compromise’
by Jason Johnson | Apr 19, 2018 | Latest, News
After retooling her approach, Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson is once again...
Read MoreState port announces private partners for auto export facility
by Jason Johnson | Apr 18, 2018 | Latest, News
After securing funding from two federal grant programs, the Alabama State Port Authority is...
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