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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
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Stephen Nodine withdrawing from Mobile mayor's race
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Just months into the race, Stephen Nodine has announced he is withdrawing his candidacy for mayor of Mobile. Son kills mother before being killed by brother: Mobile police In a news release Tuesday, Nodine highlighted his accomplishments as a public official — first as a Mobile City councilman from 2001-2004, and then as a Mobile County Commissioner from 2004-2010. 'During my time in office, I had the privilege of helping lay the foundation for transformative projects like Airbus, Austal and SAAB (formerly ThyssenKrupp),' he said. Nodine said he was hoping to continue moving the city forward, and feels he has started the conversations that will get that done. 'I'm … proud that many of the core issues I have raised throughout this campaign have now become central talking points for others in the race,' he said. Those talking points included: The need for Mobile to compete with Baldwin County for jobs, growth and opportunity Consolidating services to eliminate waste and improve efficiency Instituting a comprehensive Employees Health Care Committee Appointing proven, independent leadership for the Mobile Police Department, free from political interference Holding unelected boards, such as MAWSS and Big Creek Lake authorities, accountable for their power to raise fees and restrict property rights He said he wanted to move forward, but blamed his past for the need to step away — his conviction for harassment and perjury after the death of his mistress in May 2010. Nodine also pleaded guilty in federal court to being a drug user in possession of a weapon. 'The reality is that I faced unprecedented legal challenges, including being the only person in Baldwin County history to face felony charges related to a indigent form,' he said. 'My federal conviction … has since been ruled unconstitutional, and my record is well-documented in official pardon hearings.' Nodine said he has diligently tried to clear his name, 'following every rule, every deadline and every required step to secure my full pardon.' He said the lengthy process would prevent his pardon application from being reviewed before the Aug. 26 election, and his request for an expedited pardon review was denied. 'Out of respect for the voters and the integrity of this race, I believe it would be a disservice to remain a candidate at this time,' he said. He said this is not the end for his commitment to Mobile. UPDATE: 2 brothers arrested after deadly Mobile County shooting 'The work to restore Mobile's leadership and future prosperity is far from over — and I intend to remain part of the conversation,' he said. 'Let's make Mobile great again.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
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Man injured during fight at Super Bowl party, Escambia County Sheriff's deputies say
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man was injured during a fight at a Super Bowl party over the weekend, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. Mobile police seek missing woman, child According to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office, deputies found the injured man walking down the road and bleeding in the area of East Olive Road and 9th Avenue. Deputies with the ECSO said the man told them that he was injured at a Super Bowl party when people got angry and began fighting. Investigations found that the man was struck by a sharp object while trying to break up the fight. The man had a minor cut to the neck and received treatment for the injury, according to officials. Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine cleared to run for mayor No charges have been filed in connection to the incident, and deputies said the victim did not want to give suspect details or press charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Mobile Civic Center murals move inch by inch
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Parts of Mobile Civic Center history are being preserved. Saturday morning, a crew moved a giant section of the civic center's wall into storage. Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine cleared to run for mayor This is one of two murals from Conrad Albrizio. They were cut out of the walls of the civic center, and you can even see the cinder blocks they were attached to. The murals were slowly moved, inch by inch, across the grounds of the civic center into what was the old expo hall. The murals 'Mardi Gras' and 'Circus' will be kept in storage until they're installed in a new, yet-to-be-built arena. 'These have a lot of meaning to Mobile,' Volkert Program Manager Sam Matheny said. 'I mean, they're part of Mobile's history, the Civic Center, and that Mayor Stimpson and the administration have been willing to do this because it's, it's rather intricate and expensive.' A city spokesman said the cost to remove and preserve the murals is about $1.5 million. While the mural took about an hour to move, it took six months to prepare and figure out how to do it. The first mural was moved into storage last week. Crews had to move very slowly to prevent anything that could flex and damage the art pieces. Workers were constantly adjusting their course to keep the wall sections even and intact. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Politics
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Legal battle underway to secure Alabama's current congressional districts
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A legal battle over Alabama's congressional districts begins Monday at Hugo Black Federal Courthouse in Birmingham. If the map changes again, there could be statewide implications. Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine cleared to run for mayor On Friday, a coalition of local community groups in Mobile came together at Government Plaza to discuss the appropriate representation leading into next week's trial. In court next week, the National Redistricting Foundation will fight to ensure the current district map remains in place for the rest of the decade. 'Both the U.S. Supreme Court and the district court have already agreed that a textbook application of Section 2 requires a map with two Black opportunity districts in Alabama,' NRF Executive Director Marina Jenkins said. This includes the new District 2, which includes both Mobile and Montgomery. Escambia County deputies searching for stolen vehicle suspect after chase The new District 2 map was drawn by the federal court in 2023 and was recently won by Democrat Shomari Figures in November 2024. 'This case isn't just about a congressional map,' Jenkins said. 'It's about representation and living up to the fundamental ideal that should guide our Democracy.' 'That every individual has the right to exercise self-determination at the ballot box,' she continued. This led some Republicans to change their mind and want the map lines to be drawn again. Jamaican nationals arrested in Baldwin County face federal charges in lottery scam Stand Up Mobile co-founder Beverly Cooper told that it is important that all Alabamians are represented in Congress. 'I believe that not just African Americans,' Cooper said. 'But people in the state of Alabama and around the country are concerned about what do we have when we look at our American democracy.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
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Escambia County deputies searching for stolen vehicle suspect after chase
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County deputies are searching for a man accused of stealing a vehicle, leading them on a chase, wrecking the vehicle and running away. Jamaican nationals arrested in Baldwin County face federal charges in lottery scam According to an ECSO spokesperson, the sheriff's office had been investigating a stolen vehicle and tried to stop a vehicle that matched the description. However, the driver did not stop and a chase began. Deputies said the vehicle crashed on Cerny Road, and the driver ran off. LOCATION: Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine cleared to run for mayor ECSO officials called out a K-9 unit to assist in the hunt for the suspect. An ECSO spokesperson said the vehicle was reported stolen Wednesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
