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Wednesday night Mobile-area weather: Warmer tonight, clouds roll in Thursday with chance of rain late

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy conditions Thursday with a high near 70 degrees and a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m.

 

With few leads, Mobile police turn to the public in search for armed robbery suspect

For the second time in two weeks police are asking for the public's help identifying the suspect in a failed store robbery. The man fled after a clerk grabbed a handgun.

 

Jury to decide whether ex-Mobile politician reached out to girl for sex or as part of ministry

The federal trial of Freeman Jockisch wrapped up just hours after it began on Wednesday after jurors were presented two very different interpretations of evidence generally accepted by both sides.

 

Pro-life group sues USA, employs religious freedom organization to represent them

A pro-life student group has launched a lawsuit against USA. It says the university infringed upon their religious freedom, and has hired a law firm specializing in religious freedom to represent them.

 

Man shot after accepting ride from stranger, Mobile police say

A man was shot Tuesday evening after he accepted a ride from a stranger who later tried to rob him, according to the Mobile Police Department.

 

Mobile County 911 to accept text messages for assistance starting in May

Authorities on Wednesday announced they would soon be able to accept text messages from people who need 911-assistance but can't speak on a phone.

 

Ex-Mobile politician's wife says husband sought out 15-year-old girl on Craigslist to 'minister' to her

The wife of a former politician said during his trial that her husband wrote an email about “making love” to a 15-year-old girl as part of a mission to “minister” to women about meeting men online.

 

7 questions for Mobile County school board's District 3 candidates

Reginald Crenshaw, president of the Mobile County school board, and the Rev. Henry W. Roberts II are running for the District 3 seat on the school board.

 

Baldwin juvenile jail funding thwarted by mental health advocates

Baldwin County was planning to take a portion of some money designated for mental health to fund a probation officer's salary.

 

Lost-and-found hound: Missing for two months, Namans' dog is 'all fur and bones,' but she's home safe

Missing since Feb. 20, the Namans' dog, Keiko, was found Sunday night at the City of Mobile Animal Shelter,. She was reunited with her family Monday morning.

 

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