Red Flag Warning Issued for South Alabama Amid Dry, Windy Conditions
State forestry crews on high alert as risk of wildfires increases due to lack of rain and high winds.
Meet Parker, Mobile's Pet of the Week
Christmas Day Stabbing at Mobile County Jail Allegedly Over Theft
Lifestyle
Alabama Delegation Unites Behind Mobile as Mardi Gras' Birthplace
U.S. House members introduce resolution to recognize Mobile as the original home of the annual celebration.

New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season
Parades, costumes, and revelry mark the final day before Lent
Mystics of Time parade draws crowds in downtown Mobile
The annual Mardi Gras parade featured dragon floats and festivities.
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
National Weather Service Warns of Rip Currents During Awareness Week
Agencies urge spring breakers to exercise caution when entering coastal waters

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
Business
Austal USA President Michelle Kruger to Retire
Austal Limited announces transition plan as Kruger steps down after leading the company through a period of growth.

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.
Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations Offers Transparent Pricing and Flat-Rate Services
Mobile, Alabama company reinforces trust through clear estimates, upfront costs, and customer-first pricing practices.
Entertainment
Anderson Cooper to Leave CBS' '60 Minutes' Program
Longtime correspondent departs storied news magazine amid broader newsroom changes.

Country Music News Roundup: New Duet, Tour Dates, and Album Releases
Radney Foster and Kelly Willis collaborate, Maddox Batson kicks off tour, and Flatland Cavalry announce new album
Nashville Notes: New Music from Maddox Batson and Radney Foster & Kelly Willis
Batson releases 'If I See Her Again' as part of upcoming album, while Foster and Willis team up for 'The One They Call'