Legislature House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer. Alex JobinMarch 20, 2025
Local news Mobile police shoot, kill 16-year-old during pre-dawn raid Mobile's mayor announced an immediate ban on most pre-dawn search warrants and a call for a comprehensive review of MPD policies. Patrick DarringtonNovember 14, 2023
Public safety Questions arise regarding Mobile Police claims of evidence despite grand jury Several individuals questioned how police were able to make claims given the supposed secrecy of grand jury evidence. Patrick DarringtonNovember 1, 2023
Public safety Gathering held to “Speak Out for Jawan” A press conference and vigil will be held Tuesday morning starting at 10 a.m. at Mobile City Hall. Patrick DarringtonOctober 24, 2023
Public safety Decatur police admit error in Perkins statement; attorney says DPD action unlawful Decatur chief admits that initial statement contained "misinformation," but did police violate state law by going to Perkins' home? Josh MoonOctober 16, 2023
Public safety Mobile Police not revealing information about officers involved in Jawan Dallas’s death Despite calls and claims of being transparent, the department still has not released the identities of the cops involved in Dallas's death. Patrick DarringtonOctober 5, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | “School choice” is a scam designed to hurt the most vulnerable students We know the answers to fixing struggling schools. But a lot of people would just rather take the money and run. Josh MoonSeptember 21, 2023
Public safety Family of man killed by police plead to see body cam footage The Mobile Police Department and city attorney have said the footage won't be released as long as an active investigation is ongoing. Patrick DarringtonAugust 31, 2023
Governor Ivey appoints new member to Board of Pardons and Parole Ivey tapped longtime probation and parole officer Gabrelle Simmons to fill the position. Patrick DarringtonAugust 29, 2023
Local news Brawl erupts in Montgomery after white boaters attack Black city worker The melee, captured in dozens of videos posted to social media, turned into a national story Sunday. Josh MoonAugust 7, 2023
Public safety Report: How America’s gun violence crisis affects young people According to the new report, young people feel the impact of our country’s gun violence crisis firsthand. StaffJuly 26, 2023