Popular mall retailer Francesca's shutting down with liquidation sales
The women's clothing and accessories chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to the closure of over 450 stores across 45 states.
Alabama Delegation Unites Behind Mobile as Mardi Gras' Birthplace
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season
Lifestyle
Mystics of Time parade draws crowds in downtown Mobile
The annual Mardi Gras parade featured dragon floats and festivities.

Mounted Police Train for Mobile Mardi Gras
Agencies prepare equestrian units for crowds and chaos of annual celebration
Chad Erskine, 59, Tillman's Corner Resident and Army Veteran, Passes Away
Beloved father, grandfather, and avid fisherman is survived by his mother and son.
Crime
Immigration Expert Explains How Kidnapping Suspect Avoided Deportation
Authorities say suspect Argueta-Guerra was previously picked up for alien removal in 2015.

Former Mobile County Commissioner Pardoned After Lengthy Legal Battle
Stephen Nodine says pardon was 'long time coming' after charges related to 2010 murder case
Two Suspects Arrested in Disappearance of Alabama Family
Aurelia Choc Cac and two of her children remain missing after a bloody scene was discovered in their home.
Weather
MAWSS Responds to Broken Water Mains in Frigid Weather
Utility says low temperatures are causing water main breaks, with 13 work orders on Friday.

Extreme Cold Warning Issued for South Alabama
Wind chills expected to plummet to 4 degrees this weekend
Gulf Coast Braces for Another Freeze
Temperatures set to dip below freezing this weekend across Alabama and Louisiana
Politics
Mobile Man Charged for Repeat Waymo Vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Republican Jerry Carl Leads AL-1 Primary Race
Significant undecided bloc represents opportunity and vulnerability for candidates
Congressman Figures Secures $2.5M in Federal Funding for Affordable Housing in Africatown
The funding will support the Africatown Redevelopment Corp.'s efforts to build and rehabilitate homes in the historic community.
Sports
Bubba Wallace left disappointed with top-10 result after dominating the 2026 Daytona 500
The 25-year-old Wallace from Mobile, Alabama, led a race-high 40 of 200 laps and won the second stage before being shuffled to 10th place in his ninth Daytona 500 start.

Mary G. Montgomery takes on Davidson in basketball playoff
High school teams face off in Mobile, Alabama
Carroll rallies past UMS-Wright behind Glanton's 43 points
Carroll advances to regional tournament after comeback victory