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7 years
Storm’s passed! Beautiful sunset tonight. Have a great Monday everyone!
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BREAKING — Investigators are seizing loads of clothes, shoes and home decor from Nia Bradley's home, the former manager of Prichard Water Works. Items were found hidden in the attic
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5 years
“Welcome to Mobile” a (short) film noir by Lagniappe
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3 years
Stimpson wins without a runoff. Councilman Fred Richardson finished second and Municipal Judge finished third.
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7 years
Uncertified results from yesterday's election show 57.54 percent of registered voters Mobile County cast a ballot. 96,202 voted for Jones, 68,813 voted for Moore.
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2 years
Mobile Baykeeper put Alabama Power on notice this morning that it will file a federal lawsuit if the utility does not reverse its plans to permanently leave 21 million tons of coal ash in an unlined pond at Plant Barry.
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Mobile County Public School System won't reopen Aug. 10 as scheduled and will instead begin remotely Sept. 1 and remain online only for the first nine weeks.
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3 years
Lockeed Martin and Airbus announce that the LMXT Tanker will be built in Mobile
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FULL STORY: Sandy Stimpson reelected in a landslide, along with every Mobile city councilor:
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Jimmy Buffett, the Mobile native who rose from playing guitar in local bars to international superstardom, founded the “Trop Rock” genre of music and founded a vast nation of “Parrotheads” who view his songs as a roadmap to life, died Friday at 76.
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BREAKING: 22-year-old Italian national Vassil Kokali was arrested this morning and charged with rape, sodomy and burglary in relation to alleged attack on the campus of Spring Hill College March 12:
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The city of Mobile and Burton Property Group have announced a new downtown hotel called Riverwalk Plaza. Groundbreaking is slated for late 2025
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BREAKING: @MobileRegional announces @FlyViaAir will offer $99 introductory fares for direct flights to Orlando starting in May.
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2 years
The Daphne City Council unanimously approved a resolution to allow medical cannabis dispensaries in the city.
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Big gator stopping traffic westbound in the causeway. Wildlife officials on scene.
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6 years
Payton Emmertson is the third Davidson student to earn the perfect score of 36, which will greatly improve her chances for scholarships and acceptance into prestigious institutions.
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"From now on, if you want to enjoy the magic of a jubilee, make sure you keep your fishing license current, bring a size chart and tape measure to the beach and definitely don’t tell the authorities it’s happening," writes co-publisher Rob Holbert.
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Mobile and Baldwin county sheriffs say they’ll continue to make arrests and charge individuals who violate Alabama’s concealed carry permit laws until the state's new permitless carry laws take effect Jan. 1, 2023.
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7 years
Driving down the newly paved Ann Street like ... @lcmanzie06 @MayorStimpson 👍
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BREAKING: State and federal agencies are currently serving a search warrant at the Prichard Water Board, where a board meeting is scheduled at 4:30.
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Little to no wait right now for first-round Moderna vaccine at the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal. The Mobile County Health Department says there is “plenty” to go around. The process takes 30-45 minutes.
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This year, we learned Alabama Power is not only a lousy corporate citizen that uses political clout to ramrod through rate increases and shirk environmental responsibilities, but it's also slimier than we thought, writes columnist Rob Holbert.
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7 years
Can Democrat Doug Jones pull off an upset win in Alabama? #alpolitics #alsen
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5 years
❤️ MPD Happy Mardi Gras Mobile!
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6 years
Anybody else see the rainbow? #midtown #mobwx
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"Is Alabama’s fastest-rising political star about to get covered with 'Trump stank?' Let’s hope not. Katie, if Trump asks, politely decline and let him know Tommy Tuberville is available," writes co-publisher Rob Holbert.
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4 years
“Moving this statue will not change the past. It is about removing a potential distraction so we may focus clearly on the future of our city. That conversation, and the mission to create One Mobile, continues today.”
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7 years
Nappie Awards issue hitting the streets now! The complete list of winners (CONGRATS!) will be posted online today! #nappies2017
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6 years
Congratulations to Laginappe's Asia Frey, whose weekly film reviews now count toward the @RottenTomatoes Tomatometer! What does Asia think is fresh? What does Asia think is rotten? Her archives are now available online:
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With Joe Lott’s ability to run the football, Coach Terry Curtis said that will open up the possibility of more run-pass option plays for UMS this season. Regardless of the position or situation, Lott said he’s glad to be involved.
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On one side of this photo is the Mobile River. On the other side is more than 21 million tons of coal ash stored by Alabama Power. After recent flooding, Mobile Baykeeper warned again today about a potential "catastrophic" disaster:
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More than 120 people boarded Avelo Airlines’ first flight from Mobile International Airport Wednesday morning headed southeast to Orlando. City leaders called it the beginning of a new era of travel for Mobile-area residents.
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Five-time MLB all-star Luis Gonzalez will now be an integral part of moving his alma mater forward into the future, as the newest member of the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees. He will join the body this fall.
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Third Eye Blind will headline MoonPie Over Mobile this year, Events Mobile announced today
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Recent letters issued by the EPA call into question the adequacy of Alabama Power Company’s state-sanctioned plans to permanently store 21 million tons of toxic materials at its Barry Steam Plant in North Mobile County.
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Alabama Power and their cronies at ADEM will soon cue up the ranting and raving about the “liberals in DC coming down and interfering with the creation of by-God Alabama-made ‘lectricity!” writes columnist Rob Holbert.
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7 years
Blakeley State Park's new cabins meet ADA requirements, allowing even more families to spend a night in the woods:
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8 years
"Your days are numbered," Trump says about criminals, illegal immigrants. #TrumpinMobile
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4 years
BREAKING: About a week after pulling the plug on its nonstop service to Denver, Frontier Airlines announced a new route between downtown Mobile and Orlando International:
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Even former defensive coordinator, now South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack, had to tip his cap to the Jaguars’ offense following the team’s first scrimmage Saturday morning at the Jaguar Training Center.
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7 years
"We’re also asking people to take a little more pride as individuals, and maybe not throw that empty MoonPie wrapper on the ground or maybe not neglect that strand of broken beads and simply pick up around yourself or your area after the parade.”
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Mobile Bay residents concerned about Alabama Power Company’s plan to bury 21 million tons of coal ash at Barry Steam Plant and other statewide facilities will have to drive more than two hours if they want to voice their views at a public hearing.
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USA Hospital Administrator Sam Dean said the expansion will be “transformative” for the region. Dean said the center will require additional staff — particularly nurses — and open opportunities for at least one major educational component.
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BREAKING: Officials announce @SSAB_AB will locate headquarters in Mobile.
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6 years
Mobile police officer Justin Billa was shot and killed tonight in the Toulminville neighborhood while participating in a homicide investigation. Two others are dead, including suspect.
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A recent MoneyGeek study ranking the "Most Dangerous" U.S. cities inaccurately placed Mobile at number two due to bad data. After corrections, the Azalea City plummeted in the report.
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In an unprecedented expression of passion, Mobile Police Department Sgt. John Young told reporters today it's time for the city to stop being shy about the problem of young Black men and their involvement in gun violence.
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4 years
Regarding the removal of the Raphael Semmes statue this morning:
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7 years
72 percent reporting
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@WKRG is calling the mayors race for incumbent Sandy Stimpson
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3 years
Though a far cry from the film meccas of Hollywood and Georgia, Mobile is emerging as what could be the next-best spot to land production, and it is winning hearts with each project.
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The city of Mobile has decided to pull the plug on permits allowing people and organizations to paint the Midtown cannon.
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The Mobile County Public School System will ban all student cell phones from campus starting in the 2024-2025 school year and will mandate clear bookbags for the 2025-2026 school year. The bookbags will be provided to each student.
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Frontier announces non-stop flights from Mobile to Denver or Chicago.
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4 years
The celebration will begin at 5 p.m. in Mardi Gras Park, and the crowd will be treated to music by Blow House Band. Face painters and balloon artists will perform their skills, and Rouses and Toomey’s have donated treats.
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Developer Matt LeMond said The Insider food hall will have five stalls for restaurant start-ups in a shared dining space. The Mobile Planning Commission had letters of support and opposition but approved the plan in a split vote:
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Trombone Shorty announced as headliner for MoonPie Over Mobile.
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7 years
1,593,808 total votes were cast during #nappies2017 ! Here's a complete list of our 2017 winners! CONGRATS!
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BREAKING: U.S. Judge Granade has ruled Judge Davis has to issue marriage licenses to residents of Mobile regardless of sexual orientation.
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"Year 17 has been a good one, as well as a challenging one ... With so many newspapers in this country going belly up, it says a lot that you all still support us." THANK YOU.
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At the first of two public meetings hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), people from around the Mobile Bay area spoke against Alabama Power Company’s coal ash storage plan for the Barry Steam Plant in Mobile County.
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St. Paul’s head coach Ham Barnett admits he has heard talk about his team all season long, of how this would be a rebuilding season for the Saints, and the expectations placed on the team, in some cases, were not at all lofty.
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Lagniappe and its reporters won 14 statewide print media awards this year, securing first place in five categories. This includes first place in the First Amendment category for its coverage of body worn cameras in Alabama.
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Tens of thousands of people are expected to join the Poarch Band of Creek Indians this week in celebrating its annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow with vibrant regalia, dancing, beating drums, songs and pride.
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Mayors and elected officials from Mobile and Baldwin counties met in Spanish Fort Monday morning to endorse incumbent District 1 U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl, R-Mobile, in his race for re-election, praising him for his willingness to support local projects.
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Last week, PSC candidate Twinkle Cavanaugh proclaimed she was fighting “tirelessly” for conservative principles, including “pro-life,” “pro-2A” and “pro-freedom.” Those are great. In the meantime, how about checking on Alabama Power Company?
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“If we had looked at polio and smallpox the way we look at COVID, we would be pushing our children around in wheelchairs today …. It doesn’t make sense that people would put politics ahead of the safety of their families and communities.”
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a press conference that restaurants will be allowed to re-open in-person dining on Monday, May 11, given that they maintain a 50-percent occupancy load and require 6 feet of separation between tables.
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Mayor Sandy Stimpson will seek a third term in office, according to a graphic posted to his campaign's Facebook page. He is set to make an official announcement at 8:45 a.m. via livestream.
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In 1946, an Azalea City institution opened its doors in the Oakleigh Garden District. Since then, Callaghan’s Irish Social Club has added food and live music to its offerings.
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Greetings from downtown Snow-bile Alabama! Not exactly, but here's an unusual winter scene. Stay warm out there! http://t.co/dSMMFhMWyq
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According to those familiar with the situation, more than 20 people were laid off from WPMI-TV NBC 15, while only 10 or 11 were kept on. WPMI management did not respond to emailed questions about the layoffs.
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At a press conference today, Ivey expressed concerns that the availability of widespread testing remains inadequate and she is reluctant to ease restrictions until the state has more data, or is able to better respond to future outbreaks of the virus:
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Alabama environmentalists are claiming victory as the EPA issued a final denial of Alabama’s coal ash waste management plan, which was a hinging factor in Alabama Power’s plan to bury 21 million tons of coals along the Mobile Delta.
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Owner Brand Leege never thought he would work anywhere else other than in Dauphine Shoeteria, the shoe repair shop where his father and grandfather worked. The business turns 100 years old on Friday, Oct. 21.
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Mobile City Council votes 5-2 to allow medical cannabis dispensaries within the city limits.
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The only thing standing in the way of Amtrak’s official return to Mobile now is the finalizing of a ground lease between the organization, the city of Mobile and CSX for use of a platform area near the Arthur Outlaw Convention Center downtown.
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With its top two quarterbacks injured and unavailable prior to facing Class 7A, Region 1 foe Fairhope last week, Davidson head coach Rick Cauley and his staff had some decisions to make going forward. They decided to toss the playbook and start over…
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An arbitrator determined July 31 Terminix owed the plaintiffs $336,388 for damages to their home, plus an additional $1.5 million for compensatory damages for “mental anguish and consequential damages” and another $2 million for punitive damages.
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"There’s never been a time in Alabama when potential voters have cared more about the lottery than right now. But you didn’t do that." BELTWAY BEAT by @jeff_poor #alpolitics
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Lagniappe co-publisher Rob Holbert returned to print this week, writing about the boating accident that nearly took his life Oct. 13. Rob's last surgery in New Orleans was this morning and he expects to return home later today:
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Bryson Goff can’t sit still; don’t ask him to, don’t expect him to. Especially on game day when Saraland head coach Brett Boutwell lets him know he’ll be the Spartans’ starting pitcher.
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Mobile's first craft breweries are preparing to open after clearing legal hurdles and red tape.
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