Chair opens Mobile County commission conference; commissioners approve contracts, discuss ARPA reallocation At a conference ahead of the March 9 Mobile County Commission meeting, commissioners approved routine contracts, licenses and road-project bids and discussed reprogramming roughly $225,000 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act funds and the federal Dec. 31 expenditure deadline.

Mobile County Commissioners are racing against the clock to reallocate $225,000 in unspent ARPA funds before the December deadline, all while approving vital contracts and community initiatives.

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Do you have information that could help law enforcement find the missing Choc family? If so, the FBI is willing to pay for it. www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/fbi-search...

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JUST IN: A Grand Bay man has been arrested in connection with a recent robbery in Mobile. www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-pol...

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What started as a tip about a planned drug deal turned into a federal case after investigators uncovered nearly a pound of meth, according to court records. www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/ladarrius-...

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The Mobile County Sheriff's Office has interviewed and released a man they once labeled a person of interest, as they keep searching for a missing mother and her two children. www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-cou...

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Mobile County school board approves consent agenda and awards several contracts including Mardi Gras and bleacher repairs At its January 2026 meeting, the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners consolidated and approved the consent agenda and authorized multiple action items, including a time-sensitive Mardi Gras contract, $13,600 in design work funded from federal Title funds, and $79,971 for bleacher repairs at Centraldale High School.

The Mobile County School Board just approved crucial contracts for Mardi Gras festivities and major stadium repairs—what does this mean for local schools?

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Officials have identified a man found shot to death in a Prichard vehicle. www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-cou...

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Prichard is opening a cold‑weather shelter today as low temperatures move into our area. www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/prichard-o...

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Federal prosecutors say a suspicious package at a Saraland restaurant led to a machine gun trafficking case. www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/2-men-sent...

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Lawyers say a Semmes police shooting was “preventable” as the wounded man begins recovering. Here's the latest. www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/law-firm-c...

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Consultants ask Mobile County to promote SS4A safety-action survey after data review finds thousands of crashes Consultants for a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) plan told the Mobile County Commission they found roughly 71,000 crashes in the past five years and urged the county to help publicize a short, map-based survey to identify hotspots so projects can compete for an 80/20 implementation grant.

Mobile County has seen a staggering 71,000 vehicle crashes in five years, and now's your chance to help identify critical safety hotspots through a quick survey!

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BREAKING: Detectives say a local man killed a dog and buried it in the backyard. Now, they’re investigating other possible cases. www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-cou...

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News 5 is on the scene of this home-built helicopter crash. Here's what we've learned so far: www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-cou...

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Look closely, Mobile County — do you recognize this porch pirate suspect? www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/semmes-pol... #crime #porchpirate #share

📆 Dec. 13: The SPLC will be in #MobileCounty, #Alabama, and we're calling on residents to join us for a community listening session. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3Y7gYjp

This is our chance to connect on ways to tackle the issues that are impacting the community most. Let's listen, build & act together 🤝.

Mobile County Commission advances indoor 'use of space' policy after public concerns After residents and activists raised First Amendment and clarity concerns, the Mobile County Commission voted to advance a draft 'use of space' policy for Government Plaza's atrium — approving it contingent on legal review and revisions to clarify definitions and explicitly exclude exterior streets.

The Mobile County Commission is reshaping its indoor demonstration policy after passionate public outcry for clearer protections of free speech.

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Mobile County advisers report strong demand for $27.5M bond sale; recommend accepting underwriter purchase Advisors told the Mobile County commission on Nov. 23 that a $27.5 million bond offering drew about $67 million in orders, produced roughly 2.4 times subscription and yielded an all-in TIC near 3.96% for 20-year money; they recommended accepting the underwriter's verbal offer and approving an authorizing resolution.

Mobile County's recent $27.5 million bond offering attracted an astonishing $67 million in orders, highlighting the county's strong credit ratings and market confidence.

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Mobile County opens 2026 HUD action-plan public hearing; CDBG applications to be posted Nov. 25 At a Nov. 13 public hearing, Mobile County Grants Director Gordon Bauer outlined estimated 2026 HUD funding (CDBG ~ $1.6M, HOME ~ $575K), said CDBG applications will be posted Nov. 25 with a January deadline, and described program uses including expanded down-payment assistance and capital projects.

Mobile County is set to release Community Development Block Grant applications on November 25, with $1.6 million up for grabs to fund vital local programs!

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South Alabama Homebuilding Academy pitches free short-term trades training for Mobile-area residents Dr. Tommy Davis presented a proposal to bring the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy to Mobile: a free, 16-class training program for people 17+ that partners with local colleges, employers and nonprofits and uses GoBuildMobile for enrollment; HBA said a recently passed House bill allows local permit fees to support programs like this.

A groundbreaking new initiative in Mobile offers free, hands-on training in residential construction, paving the way for a brighter future in the trades!

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Mobile County holds hearing on proposed Chastain Landfill permit expansion and host-fee offer The county opened a public hearing on an application to increase Chastain Landfill’s permitted daily tonnage from 1,725 to 5,000 and expand its service area to multiple counties; applicant offered a $0.50-per-ton host fee on waste from outside Mobile County and staff will return a recommendation for a vote at the first December commission meeting.

Mobile County is weighing a controversial expansion of the Chastain Landfill that could drastically increase waste intake while raising concerns from residents about property values and community benefits.

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Chastain Landfill seeks higher daily intake and wider service area; public comment period continues Staff presented a permit modification for the Chastain Landfill that would increase the landfill's maximum daily intake and expand its service area beyond Mobile County; the county announced the public comment period will remain open through the Nov. 10 public hearing.

The Chastain Landfill is pushing to boost its waste capacity from 17 tons to a staggering 5,000 tons daily, and the public has a chance to weigh in before the crucial hearing on November 10!

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Mobile County Animal Shelter reports high positive outcomes; county to fund first local spay/neuter program A Mobile County commissioner said the county shelter has had about 90% positive outcomes over seven years, processed more than 1,200 animals in the past year, operates an active volunteer and foster program, and included funding in the upcoming budget for a county-run spay and neuter program.

Mobile County Animal Shelter celebrates a remarkable 90% positive outcome rate and is launching its first spay/neuter program to tackle pet overpopulation!

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Mobile County Soccer Plex expanding: four additional fields and spectator amenities planned The Mobile County Soccer Plex, which logged about 30,000 visits in the first half of the year, will add four more fields, new parking and spectator seating. The speaker said the new fields should be sodded and ready for play by the start of the year if grass takes root as expected.

The Mobile County Soccer Plex is set to expand with four new fields and enhanced amenities, aiming to accommodate even more visitors in the upcoming year!

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Mobile County expands Escatapahalo Park and Campground to more than 230 acres; Riverside Cafe and interpretive center planned A Mobile County commissioner said the county purchased Escatapahalo Park and Campground in February 2019 and has expanded it from 45 acres to more than 230 acres. The county is renovating the former Godfrey family log cabin to become the Riverside Cafe and Grill and plans interpretive education space about the local river system.

Mobile County is transforming Escatapahalo Park and Campground into a 230-acre outdoor paradise, complete with a charming Riverside Cafe and an educational center about the stunning local ecosystem!

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Commission approves private-road subdivision plat as commissioners debate long-term costs The commission approved a proposed plat for a private-road subdivision (item 59) and commissioners spent an extended portion of the meeting debating the long-term costs and consequences when private roads deteriorate and are not accepted for county maintenance.

Mobile County commissioners are raising alarms over the hidden dangers of private-road subdivisions, warning that residents may be left with deteriorating streets and no county support for decades.

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Mobile County aquatic center at about 50% complete; phase 1 opening targeted for May 2026 A Mobile County commissioner said construction of a new aquatic center is roughly half finished, with phase 1 — including indoor instructional pools and a 50-meter outdoor competition pool — scheduled to open in late May 2026. The site will include restrooms/lockers, an initial 127-space parking lot and other visitor amenities.

The new aquatic center in Mobile County is taking shape, with the stunning 50-meter competition pool set to open by May 2026!

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Hard to believe a man of “these” letters & background would be involved in such a thing. #MobileCounty #PaulBurch

Alabama sheriff condemned over ‘racist’ Halloween display at home Mobile county sheriff, Paul Burch, faces backlash after skeletons in sombreros and ‘ICE’ shirts spotted in his yard

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Mobile County Commission Approves Resolution for $35M Go Mesa Capital Projects Funding Commissioners discuss bonding Go Mesa funds for capital projects amidst differing opinions.

The Mobile County Commission is at a crossroads over a $35 million funding proposal that could impact infrastructure decisions for years to come.

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Mobile County Commission Reviews Waste Management's Landfill Permit Application Process Commission outlines public engagement plan for Waste Management landfill permit approval process.

The Mobile County Commission is gearing up for a pivotal public hearing on Waste Management's controversial landfill expansion that could bring waste from outside the county.

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