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Mobile City Council Alabama News
'Jesus wasn't from America': Mobile council members respond to migrant concerns

A Mobile resident voiced concerns Tuesday with how council members react to citizens who come forward with concerns.

William Carroll Alabama News
‘I’m fired up’: Mobile City Councilman William Carroll lashes out at parents concerned about pornographic material found in library

Mobile City Councilman William Carroll recently lashed out at parents concerned about pornographic material in the children's section of the Mobile Public Library, saying if parents don't want their children to see those books, then keep out.

Mobile Library Book William Carroll Alabama News
Mobile councilman compares sexual material in library's children section to the Holy Bible

A group of Mobile-area residents are concerned about inappropriate material in the children’s section of the library, and now they say the City is trying to stop them from talking about it.

Mobile City Council Alabama News
Mobile hires consulting firm for opioid settlement funds

The Mobile City Council approved a $154,000 contract with The Helios Alliance for consulting services concerning opioid settlement funds.

Amtrak Alabama News
Amtrak in Mobile: Support lacking at roundtable of four Mobile City Council members

A plan to return Amtrak passenger service to Mobile lacked support at a roundtable of city council members Wednesday.

Mobile Police Department and Government Plaza Alabama News
Mobile City Council to enact subpoena powers in Prine investigation; Gulf Coast Technology Center commander not fully cooperating

The Mobile City Council will consider enacting subpoena powers after the special counsel investigating claims by former police chief Paul Prine said they are having a hard time getting documents and supplemental testimony.

Bay Pointe Alabama News
'My suicidal son had to stop someone else from killing himself': Mobile mom begs for changes in mental health

The dire need for more funding for mental health care in Alabama has once again become a topic of conversation in Mobile.

Send in the Clowns Alabama News
Send in the clowns: Prine supporters address 'joke' of a decision to not issue subpoenas to city officials

Supporters of former police chief Paul Prine showed up to the Mobile City Council meeting Tuesday dressed as clowns and were eventually escorted out of council chambers after addressing the council.

Mobile City Council June 11 Alabama News
City of Mobile officials agree to share documents in special counsel investigation; Prine says process seems objective

The Mobile City Council tabled a resolution Tuesday, authorizing subpoenas of documents from city officials. The subpoenas are in connection with the special counsel investigation into claims made by former police chief Paul Prine.

Mobile City Crest Alabama News
Mobile City Council narrows scope of investigation into former police chief allegations

The Mobile City Council met Tuesday to discuss how to move forward with an investigation into allegations made by former police chief Paul Prine.

Mobile Stands with Israel Alabama News
Mobile City Council questioned about 'rumors' of sending officers, money to Israeli sister city — 'It's wrong, it's wrong'

Alabama's port city is a sister city to Ariel, Israel, and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson has voiced support for families there since the October 2023 terrorist attacks. However, that support has not been monetary, despite some recent rumors.

Chief Paul Prine Alabama News
'I'll sleep well tonight': Mobile police chief ousted but may run for mayor in 2025

The Mobile City Council voted unanimously to oust Police Chief Paul Prine after months of controversy surrounding a review of policies and procedures.

Man removed Alabama News
Anti-Israel protester tries to disrupt Mobile City Council meeting

The Mobile City Council turned off the microphone for a speaker who came to speak in support of Palestine and police escorted him out during the regular council meeting Tuesday.

Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine City Council Alabama News
'Concern is public trust': MPD report released; Still no movement on removal of police chief, council investigation

The Mobile City Council tabled two resolutions Tuesday concerning the police department. The first resolution was to approve an external investigation into the city administration following Police Chief Paul Prine eluding to possible improprieties. The other was to terminate Prine’s employment.

Mobile City Council Alabama News
'It's been a difficult week': Mobile Council shaken amid police chief controversy; Daves not running again

The Mobile City Council began its regular meeting Tuesday with an executive session while embattled police chief Paul Prine took to social media questioning a review of the police department by former U.S. Attorney Kenyen Brown.

IMG 0393 Alabama News
Redux: Left-wing activists vent disapproval of Comic Cowboys Mardi Gras parade float signage during Mobile City Council meeting

For the second week in a row, Mobile citizens addressed the city council concerning signs displayed during Mardi Gras by a group called “Comic Cowboys.”

Mobile City Council March 19 Alabama News
Mobile City Council fails to pass ordinance regulating pre-dawn raids and no-knock warrants

The Mobile City Council voted on an ordinance banning pre-dawn raids and no-knock warrants Tuesday after months of discussion and debate.

Mobile City Council Alabama News
Mobile City Council puts off vote on police raid policy following request from chief

The Mobile city council voted Tuesday to lay over a vote on a police raid policy that would be citywide. The council will consider the ordinance again in two weeks.

Marijuana cigarette Alabama News
Mobile considers marijuana decriminalization

A citizen of Mobile came forward Tuesday and asked the city to consider the decriminalization of marijuana or to lessen penalties for being in possession of marijuana.

Ladd Peebles Stadium Mobile Alabama News
Ladd-Peebles event producer claims 'manipulation,' 'incompetence' could lead to canceled Battle of the Bands

A producer of special events came to Mobile Tuesday to address the council after he said he has been dealing with incompetence and manipulation with the management of Ladd-Peebles Stadium.

Mobile City Council 1121 Alabama News
Mobile City Council delays vote on PD bodycam policy change

The Mobile City Council Tuesday delayed a vote changing the police department’s video footage policy due to the need for more discussion.

Mobile Fire Chief Morris Alabama News
Mobile names new Fire and Rescue Department chief, new public safety director

The City of Mobile named a new Mobile Fire and Rescue Department chief and a new public safety director Tuesday.

Carnival Spirit Alabama News
Mobile City Council to vote on new 5-year agreement with Carnival Cruise Line

The Mobile City Council will soon vote on a new terminal and berthing agreement with Carnival Cruise Line.

Mobile LGBTQ Alabama News
Faith, Family, Freedom Coalition's Catino condemns Human Rights Campaign, 'woke' policy in Mobile

The president of the Faith, Family, Freedom Coalition of Metro Mobile, Dr. Scott Catino, spoke this week to the Mobile City Council about his concerns with woke policy and the indirect impact those policies can have on residents.

LGBTQ FIGHT Alabama News
Mobile LGBTQ rep feels entitled to community privileges — We know 'how to use a folding chair'

The vice chair of LGBTQIA affairs for the Mobile County Democratic Committee addressed the Mobile City Council Tuesday in response to Mayor Sandy Stimpson dissolving the LGBTQ Liaison program.

Christine Dallas Alabama News
City of Mobile to allow family of Jawan Dallas to view body-worn camera video of arrest; mother addresses council

After weeks of hearing concerns surrounding the death of Jawan Dallas, the city of Mobile made an announcement Tuesday about the footage from body-worn cameras.

University of South Alabama Alabama News
Mobile City Council celebrates University of South Alabama’s 60th anniversary

The University of South Alabama was established on May 3, 1963. Tuesday, the Mobile City Council celebrated the school’s 60th anniversary with a resolution.

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