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Mobicon: Alien vixens mingle with pixies, Trekkers, belly dancers at science fiction convention (gallery)

May 19, 2012

Alien vixens mingled with pixies, Trekkers and a troup of belly dancers at Mobicon XV, a convention for fans of science fiction, fantasy, anime and other genres in Mobile. Actor Ethan Phillips, who was Neelix on Star Trek Voyager for seven seasons, spoke today.

Lighthouse Court fire claims life as 1 escapes, Mobile Fire-Rescue says

May 19, 2012

The fire — in the 6000 block of Lighthouse Court — claimed the life of a female resident, while a male occupant escaped without apparent injury, according to a news release issued by Mobile Fire-Rescue spokesman Steve Huffman.

Reaching out to teens, two youth pastors in Saraland offer Saturday night parties with talk and music

May 19, 2012

Having grown up in Saraland, he is especially focused on young people, in his community and elsewhere. Joining with speakers and entertainers, Garrison is staging, “Underground Mobile,” a series of free events that kicks off tonight. The aim is to give young …

Mobile Mayor Sam Jones’ campaign finance documents riddled with inconsistencies

May 19, 2012

MOBILE, Alabama — A review of Mayor Sam Jones’ 2011 campaign finance documents shows unreported spending, mislabeled expenses and some checks bearing signatures that appear to be forged.

Judge delays trial of Bayou La Batre Mayor Stan Wright; schedule same for co-defendants

May 18, 2012

MOBILE, Alabama — A federal judge this evening postponed the trial of Bayou La Batre Mayor Stan Wright on corruption charges but ruled that charges against his 2 co-defendants will proceed as scheduled Monday.

Mobile County Metro Jail inmate found dead from natural causes, officials say

May 18, 2012

A Mobile County Metro Jail inmate was found dead today, and investigators say the cause appears to be from natural causes.

Moorer YMCA members sue over plan to downsize, move gym

May 18, 2012

Members of the Moorer YMCA in downtown Mobile filed a lawsuit today against the regional YMCA management over an effort to downsize and relocate the gym.

Children’s programs spared from new Alabama Medicaid cuts

May 18, 2012

MOBILE, Alabama — Responding to state-mandated budget cuts, Alabama’s Medicaid Agency on Friday said that it would cut reimbursements to some health care providers and place new limits on eye care and covered drugs.

Prosecutors move to dismiss some charges in Bayou La Batre corruption case

May 18, 2012

MOBILE, Alabama — Federal prosecutors in Mobile today asked a judge to dismiss a conspiracy charge accusing Bayou La Batre Mayor Stan Wright of corruptly influencing how the city awarded housing grants to Hurricane Katrina victims.

Mobile police arrest man in laptop theft; searching for 3 robbers

May 18, 2012

A Mobile man remains in Mobile County Metro Jail after he was arrested and charged with stealing a laptop computer, officials said.