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Questions surround Democratic sheriff candidate’s eligibility under Mobile County law

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (NBC 15) — Questions are being raised about whether Democratic sheriff candidate Pamela Laffitte meets a new Mobile County qualification requiring sheriff candidates to have at least five years of prior service as a sworn law enforcement officer with arrest powers. The requirement, approved by state
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Mobile County man accused of holding knife to woman’s neck, threatening to kill her

Video above: Also on WKRG.com — Mobile County Health Department shares what to know about the chemicals in mosquito spray MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested an Eight Mile man accused of holding a knife to a woman’s neck and threatening to kill her. According to the Mobile
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2 people dead, 4 others injured in multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 231

BAY COUNTY − Two people have died in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 231 south of Lindsey Crossing. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, here's what we know: When did the crash happen? June 25 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Where did the crash happen? .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; bord
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Mobile Police Department holds promotions ceremony for 23 officers

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department held a promotions ceremony today for 23 members of the force who advanced in rank. The ceremony was held at Cottage Hill Baptist Church, where the public was invited to attend. Those promoted and their ranks are:. Lieutenant to Captain. Ernest Treubig.
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Mobile Authorizes Regions Arena Purchases

The Mobile City Council has authorized more than $510,000 in purchases of security equipment, tables, dining chairs, barstools and a dance floor for the Regions Arena, AL.com reported. Birmingham-based B.L. Harbert is overseeing the project. The company was awarded a $237.4-million contract in early 2025 to manage cons
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Foley Moves Ahead With Plans For Aquatics Center

Work is scheduled to start following the completion of construction plans on an indoor Aquatics Center that will provide year-round recreation for Foley swimmers. The center will be built in Max Griffin Park near the site of the outdoor pool that has served the city since 1953. The new pool will allow local swim teams,
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Can going viral save a struggling Alabama pizzeria? ‘Can’t stay without community’

After a long, hard fight, Darryl McKinney decided it was time to concede. In a video message to customers, he humbly thanked them for supporting his small Mobile pizzeria and informed them that Heavenly Pies would close on June 27. Then everything exploded. The message posted June 15 by his...
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‘Excuse after excuse’: More families come forward after arrest of former Baldwin County funeral...

FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - More families are coming forward after the arrest of a former funeral director accused of financial exploitation of the elderly in Baldwin County. Tim Street was arrested Friday and is accused of taking thousands of dollars from families for services they never received, according to the Baldwin Co
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Ivey Appoints District/Court Judgeships In Mobile

Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced appointments to fill 15 vacancies across the state, including district and circuit court judgeships in Mobile County. Ivey has appointed Deborah McGowin of Mobile to serve as District Judge in the 13th Judicial Circuit in Mobile County. A graduate of The University of Alabama School of
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Bishop State Maritime Boot Camp students celebrate first milestone

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Students in Bishop State Community College’s new All Hands on Deck Maritime Boot Camp received their first paychecks Thursday, marking a milestone in a program designed to create a pipeline of skilled workers for Alabama’s shipbuilding industry. The first cohort includes 41 students earning...

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