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Government Plaza is still recovering from last weekend's fire caused by tar on a roof, and that prompted Commissioners to approve a lease for air handlers to control the airflow in the building that is still smokey.

Chris Pringle, who served three terms before prior to Ison, takes on businessman Don Hembree. Both candidates have conservative views on government spending and taxes, and both expressed support for more local control over education.

Look for the sun to shine most of the day, with temperatures warming up

The former Mobile mayor, who was Councilman Fred Richardson's choice for the MAWSS board, enjoyed strong support during the Aug. 27 mayoral election at some of the precincts within the council's first district.

The county will begin replacing the pipe today. Work is expected to last for two days.

"Not only will we rebuild, but we will come back stronger and more resilient than we were before the storms."

Former Krispy Kreme building will be demolished and a new building will be constructed that allows for drive-thru traffic circulation, city officials say.

The National Weather Service is forecasting sunny skies Wednesday with a high near 83 degrees.

The Republican candidates for Mobile County sheriff and Place 2 District Court judge met Tuesday night at a forum put on by the West Mobile Chapter of the Common Sense Campaign TEA Party.

Sam Jones has been out of office for months. Why is he still disliked? Take the online poll.