Public safety Mobile Police tase unarmed Black man to death, family to hold press conference An eye witness said that after Dallas was tased, he fell and called for help while grasping and complaining of chest pains. Patrick DarringtonJuly 6, 2023
Elections Retired Mobile circuit clerk JoJo Schwarzauer endorses Sharla Knox to fill her seat Knox Is currently serving as Mobile County Circuit Clerk after being appointed to the seat following Schwarzauer's retirement. Jacob HolmesJuly 6, 2023
State Huntsville population surges, decline slows in other Alabama cities Tuscaloosa and Auburn-Opelika have seen population boons, while newer suburbs of the big four cities also showed good growth. Jacob HolmesJune 5, 2023
Courts AltaPointe ordered to pay $7M in Mobile sexual assault case The jury found that AltaPointe failed to provide a minimum standard of care that allowed a minor patient to sexually assault another patient. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2023
Infrastructure APM Terminals Mobile targets U.S. Southeast and Midwest logistics growth Additional tracks, rail yard storage space and improved access from the berth to the railyard are planned. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
Legislature Mobile eye doctor Shirey brings healthcare perspective to Legislature Shirey has spent 30 years in healthcare and is the past president of the Alabama Optometric Association. Jacob HolmesDecember 7, 2022
Economy Governor welcomes Airbus expansion project adding 1,000 jobs in Mobile Airbus has invested over $1 billion in its Alabama manufacturing facility. StaffMay 10, 2022
State Area leaders join ADEM in breaking ground for new field office on Mobile’s Broad Street The building is expected to be completed in May 2023. StaffApril 25, 2022
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority launches new website, rebrands The new website and branding campaign reflect over six months of work. StaffJanuary 11, 2022
Local news With statewide redistricting concluded, Alabama’s major cities redraw local districts Major cities like Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile have either completed or are in the process of completing newly drawn city district lines. John H. GlennDecember 20, 2021