West Mobile Alabama News

Family Files Claim In Taser Case

The family of the deaf man tased after spending too much time in a Dollar General bathroom files claim against City of Mobile. more »

Nov/19/09 10:27 AM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by rmseek1234: mustyouknow-I suppose if you have no food in the house,and no family that care enough to get off their lazy welfare behinds to go get you some soup,crackers… 34 Responses »

Marilyn Wood “I’m Very Disappointed”

Mobile County Revenue Commissioner Marilyn Wood says she's disappointed about the money missing from her office and promises accountability. more »

Nov/18/09 8:40 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by mob1: Has anyone ever understood why you have to make your check directly to “Carol R Norris” when ever you reapply for a new car tag? What keeps… 9 Responses »

Local Schools To Offer Nasal Mist Flu Vaccine

School children under 10 years old across Alabama will be offered the nasal mist swine flu vaccine beginning next week. more »

Nov/18/09 3:30 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by KxVicious: I thought the swine flu thing was over…. view »

He Stole An Elevator?

Matt Walker is accused of receiving upwards of a million dollars in stolen antiques. Court records show he stole a staircase and elevator too! more »

Nov/12/09 5:59 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by rmseek1234: I do understand and respect what you are saying MShipp23. It is just a personal peeve of mine to act like any one group of people is “better”… 8 Responses »

Swine Flu Shots Announced For AL Schools

Swine flu shots to be available at schools at the end of November. more »

Nov/9/09 2:48 PM

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By Associated Press

Gov. Riley Declares State of Emergency

Governor Bob Riley on Monday declared an official state of emergency in Alabama due to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Ida.. more »

Nov/9/09 11:23 AM

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By Governor Riley's Office

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. more »

Nov/8/09 1:20 PM

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By Associated Press

The PI Who Cracked Antique Heist

The private investigator behind the Matt Walker case says there's much more to come... more »

Nov/5/09 6:20 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by carl: I have no idea of the character of either individuals in this case,but so far Max Hansen seems to have everything down right.I’m not ready to shoot… 1 Responses »

Police Looking For A Pair Of Bold Beer Bandits

CAUGHT ON CAMERA Mobile police say a woman stuffed a six pack in her purse and a man walked out the door with four cases. more »

Nov/3/09 7:41 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by Mom2AngelBaby: Wow, how did a store clerk miss that…they were like going really slow with the process..Maybe I should have been a detective, my husband says I’m… 5 Responses »

New Charge In Antique Heist

The man accused of being the ringleader in a high dollar antique heist was back in Mobile Metro jail on Tuesday. more »

Nov/3/09 5:30 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Campus Residents Will Have To Buy A Meal Plan

The University of South Alabama's new $8.8 million dining facility is expected to be open next fall, and the university hopes it will be self-supporting with the help of the meal plans. more »

Nov/2/09 10:06 AM

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By The Associated Press

Part 2: High Dollar Antique Heist

We have new information about the high dollar antique heist involving items that once belonged to past presidents. more »

Oct/30/09 4:07 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by rmseek1234: Personally, I am not sure why it matters whether this person is “prominent” or “poor.” People are people. Wrong is wrong. Crime… 6 Responses »

High Dollar Antique Heist

A prominent Mobilian is accused of stealing priceless antiques-- including some that once belonged to former presidents! more »

Oct/29/09 9:15 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

It’s Fair Time Again!

The Greater Gulf State Fair opens with new and familiar attractions. more »

Oct/23/09 7:33 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by Just A Girl: Something about the idea of getting on a ride thrown together overnight held together with kotter pins and not requiring inspection doesn’t appeal… 1 Responses »

Greater Gulf State Fair Is Underway

MUST SEE VIDEO The gates opened Friday afternoon. The fair runs through November 3rd. more »

Oct/23/09 6:30 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by Alabama Patriot: Swine Flu is now a National Emergency! See This Article http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2009/10/obama_declares_swine_flu_a_nat.html… 2 Responses »

Family Of Four Loses Everything In Fire

A two and three year old girl need clothes. more »

Oct/20/09 7:33 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Survivor With A Broken Heart

She survived a scary crash but doctors can't fix her broken heart. more »

Oct/19/09 5:35 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by aubiefan: God be with her, and her family and her puppy…. 4 Responses »

One Of Two Subway Robbers Arrested

Mobile police have arrested one of the two men wanted for robbing the Subway at Cottage Hill and Hillcrest Sunday night. more »

Oct/5/09 9:44 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by lovepeace: Great job MPD. Semi-automatics in a Subway. Wow. Risking another human being’s life for what? Maybe a couple hundred bucks? … 5 Responses »

School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools

Education officials facing budgets with million dollar shortfalls say they simply can't afford the President's suggestion of lengthening school days. more »

Oct/4/09 2:46 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: Obama knows the states can not afford this, he is not stupid. By pushing this on the schools will in turn cause the schools to come back to the Federal… 4 Responses »

Battleship Admission and Wings For FREE!

Explore the USS Alabama and the chance to eat free wings for a year! more »

Sep/25/09 5:43 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by ickthus: Are you kidding me? Every kid needs to go. Don’t let the P.E.T.A. clowns scare you from going to see the circus. Go and be scared by real clowns!!! The… 1 Responses »