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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Bill Appling running for Mobile City Council District 4
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bill Appling has announced he will run for the Mobile City Council District 4 seat. UPDATE: ALEA IDs murder suspect arrested in Baldwin after chase that closed interstate for hours Appling, a Mobile native, launched his first business downtown when he was in his early twenties and was a police officer and later a detective with the Mobile Police Department, a news release said. 'I'm running to make sure our neighborhoods are safe, our growth is smart, and our residents' voices are truly heard,' Appling said. 'District 4 deserves a leader who listens, who's walked in our shoes, and who shows up when it matters.' According to the release, Appling is running on a platform of: Public safety — Supporting law enforcement, working with residents and police to identify troubled areas, and addressing crime at its root Responsible development — Ensuring that future development fits the needs of existing communities Blight cleanup and beautification — Tackling neglected properties and supporting neighborhoods, beautifying areas of neglect with a focus on Highway 90, and making sure all areas are properly landscaped, clean of trash and debris, and safe to live and work Community Engagement — Amplifying residents' concerns and ensuring transparency and accessibility from City Hall, implementing quarterly District 4 meetings for all residents Appling is the founder of Alabama Hues, a youth arts program that pairs local artists with at-risk youth from the Strickland Youth Center to produce public art projects, and is a founding member of Family of the Fallen, which supports families of police officers that were killed or severely injured in the line of duty, according to the release. President Trump signs Take It Down Act He served five years as a board member and logistics advisor for the Love All Pantry in midtown Mobile and served six years on the boards of the Downtown Mobile Alliance and the Downtown Mobile District Management Corporation. He said he stepped down from those boards to run for City Council. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
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Samantha Ingram launches campaign for Mobile City Council District 2
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Samantha Ingram has announced she is running for the Mobile City Council District 2 seat. What fans are saying on day 1 of Morgan Wallen's 'Sand in My Boots' music festival The Mobile native has served at the local and national levels in education, and said she is ready to bring that experience to the council, according to a news release. 'For the past 30 years, I have poured my heart into public education, working tirelessly to improve our schools in this city and across the United States,' she said. 'I have managed multi-million-dollar budgets, supported and empowered leaders and focused on building better communities.' Ingram has served as the deputy superintendent for Mobile County Public Schools and as chief of the Center for Instructional Leadership and Development with the United States Department of Defense, according to the release. Ingram said she wants to help everyone in Mobile, not just those in District 2. 'I am running for City Council to ensure that every resident, no matter their zip code, has access to affordable housing, youth opportunities, safe and healthy neighborhoods, and inclusive economic and community development,' she said. 'I am committed to bringing real solutions and responsive leadership to the district.' She said she believes that it is possible by working together. Big crowds for 'Sand in My Boots' festival continue this weekend 'I have always had a core belief that we can achieve when we come together with a shared purpose. Together we can make District 2 better,' she said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
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Orange Beach police issue stern warning for spring breakers
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Spring break season is here, and students from across the country are heading to Alabama's beaches. The Orange Beach Police Department is reminding all spring breakers and beachgoers that they have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to breaking the law. Mobile City Council to vote on beaver removal contract 'We're not going to tolerate underage drinking. We're not going to tolerate drug use of any kind, zero tolerance,' Orange Beach Police Department Lt. Trent Johnson said. 'If you're caught underage drinking or in your car with drugs, you're going to go to jail.' Police are increasing patrols up to 50% on busy college weekends. That goes for roads, the beach and the water. In addition, a small section of Alabama Point under the Perdido Pass Bridge will remain closed during the spring break season. 'That was the biggest gathering place for our spring breakers who did want to participate in the underage drinking,' Lt. Johnson said. Police said they block off the portion of the beach to prevent any spring break nonsense before it happens. 'Essentially, it moves our troubles into the light. We can see it a little bit better, and if we can see it a little bit better, we can enforce it,' Lt. Johnson said. 'We've also found that by moving it away from that one area, we don't have to enforce it as much. It kind of regulates itself.' Mobile homicide detective stuns crowd with performance of National Anthem Police also emphasized the importance of following all traffic laws when driving through Orange Beach especially during heavy traffic times like spring break season. 'That's one of our biggest issues. When we've got this many people walking down the side of the road and crossing. Just slow down. Take your time, you're in a resort town, you're in paradise. Soak it in and enjoy it. Don't be in a hurry,' Lt. Johnson said. 'Other than that, come down here, have fun but do it respectfully for everybody that's down here.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- General
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Mobile City Council discusses renaming Crichton Fire Station after late deputy chief
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile City Council members confirmed to News 5 that there was a discussion Tuesday to rename the Crichton Fire Station after the late Deputy Fire Chief Alex Trenier. Trenier worked at the Crichton Station's District 3 headquarters after joining the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department in 1987. He has several relatives who also served with the fire department, totaling over 100 years of service among his family. 'They have served the city valiantly now for almost a century, so if we please would take that into consideration,' Mobile City Councilman William Carroll said. Mobile County Health Department reports receiving anonymous threat In 1991, Trenier was promoted to driver and became a captain in 1994. He was one of Mobile's first Black district chiefs when he was promoted in 2001. He was promoted to deputy chief in 2018. Trenier died at his home in Daphne on Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Donna; his daughter, Jennifer; and his son, John; who serves as an MFRD captain. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
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Birmingham-based contractor wins bid for Mobile Civic Center
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile City Council has approved Birmingham-based company B.L. Harbert International as the contractor for the future Mobile Civic Center. B.L. Harbert International had the lowest bid of three options, coming in $13 million under the $250 budget. DoorDash driver mauled by 2 dogs in DeFuniak Springs 'It took a long time to get here, but what a great day,' Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said. It's the most expensive project the City of Mobile has ever undertaken with a price tag of roughly $300 million. The City Council gave the green light to Stimpson Tuesday morning to borrow $250 million from bonds to help pay for the arena and the extra expenses expected. Stimpson plans to go to the market to shop around for the right bonds after the carnival season wraps up next week. He said the city will pay off the debt in 20 years but believes that the future arena will eventually pay for itself. 'We were losing $2 million every year from that footprint, let's call it, where the civic center was,' Stimpson said. 'One day, maybe 10 years from now, that will be $1 billion worth of investment going on that footprint. My speculation is that it won't be losing $2 million a year based on everything that's teed up.' David Clark with Visit Mobile is confident that the future arena managed by the Oak View Group will attract people and their wallets to the Port City. 'It's a really big deal when you have OVG, the largest venue operator in the world, and Live Nation, the biggest booking entertainment company in the world,' Clark said. 'That's going to be a whole lot of activity for us to promote.' Order of LaShe's, Order of Olympia parade through downtown Mobile Tuesday B.L. Harbert will be officially awarded the contract on March 12. Construction is expected to be completed in time for Mardi Gras 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
