John Sharp
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Mobile, AL, United States
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Tossing dead fish draws 30,000 people to Florida-Alabama border
The 37th annual Interstate Mullet Toss, an April tradition on the Alabama Gulf Coast, drew large crowds to the famed Flora-Bama for its annual three-day event. → Read More
SPLC lawyer ‘encouraged’ by community participation so far in Mobile’s tense redistricting talks
Caren Short, the interim deputy legal director for the Southern Poverty Law Center, issued a stern warning to the city not to violate the Voting Rights Act of 1965, by diluting the Black vote in Mobile. The city is a majority-minority, but the City Council has long been represented by four white members and three Black. → Read More
Alabama man 1 of 5 who died in wake of Washington, D.C. chaos
Kevin Greeson, 55, of Athens died in what was described as a "medical emergency," according to D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee. → Read More
Airbus halts airplane manufacturing in Mobile until April 29
The global leader in commercial aircraft manufacturing doesn't plan any layoffs to Mobile's workforce during the temporarily suspension of plane construction. Other Airbus aircraft manufacturing facilities overseas are also facing temporary stoppages. → Read More
Alabama Senate race headed for GOP runoff on March 31
With 85% of precincts counted, the Republican contest for the Alabama Senate seat held by Democrat Doug Jones, is headed to a March 31 runoff between Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville. → Read More
Three-way fundraising battle shapes up in Alabama’s 1st congressional district race
Former state Sen. Bill Hightower had a strong second quarter in raising money individual contributors, according to FEC filings. → Read More
In 2020 Senate race, Roy Moore once again squares off with Senate Leadership Fund
In 2017, the Mitch McConnell-backed Senate Leadership Fund funneled millions of dollars into Alabama to back then-Senator Luther Strange and to defeat Roy Moore. Will a repeat scenario occur in 2020? → Read More
Black editor steps down from Alabama newspaper that called for KKK to ‘ride again’
Elecia Dexter stepped down from her brief role as editor of the Democrat-Reporter, where former publisher Goodloe Sutton wrote that the Klan should "ride again." → Read More
Mobile Baptist pastor cuts up Nike gear during Sunday sermon
The Rev. Mack Morris, senior pastor of Woodridge Baptist Church in west Mobile, cut up an old Nike head band and wrist bands during a sermon entitled "The Storms of Life." → Read More
Alabama Coca-Cola strike: Are unions gaining 'momentum'?
A labor union strike in coastal Alabama and Mississippi, involving approximately 250 Teamsters members, is five days old and there are no signs of it ending. → Read More
Public displays of Ten Commandments divide candidates in Alabama governor's race
Alabama State Senator and GOP governor candidate Bill Hightower is under fire from Dean Young, the former strategist for Roy Moore's Senate campaign, over a debate response on public displays of the Ten Commandments. → Read More
Faith takes center stage in ferocious Alabama Senate campaign
Regardless of who wins Dec. 12, a Christian is going to Washington. But different views of faith are being put to test during race in which pastors and religious scholars are speaking out. → Read More
Breitbart: Sarah Palin coming to Alabama to stump for Roy Moore
The former Vice Presidential nominee could be in the state as early as next week, according to Breitbart. → Read More
Roy Moore applauds Trump's transgender military ban
The former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice said Wednesday that if he's elected to the Senate, he will "not stand by" and allow the left to use the military "for social experimentation." → Read More
Why Alabama lawmakers could still consider a gas tax increase
Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon says a proposal to increase the gasoline tax is dead this session. But that hasn't stopped a list of politicians and organizations from pushing to get something done. And they are pointing to President Donald Trump as an indication that something should get done soon. → Read More
Seeking new future for Mobile's $60 million maritime museum, shut down after first year
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, in announcing the public closure of the GulfQuest Maritime Museum amid mounting debt, said the city is looking for alternative uses beyond just a museum. The museum was only opened for 13 months before the Stimpson administration decided to pull the plug. → Read More
Will the 'Trump train' lead to more passenger trains in Alabama?
Donald Trump's victory in Tuesday's election could usher in more passenger rail options, but in what form? Alabama is poised to capitalize on more passenger train routes including a revival of the Gulf Coast route through Mobile and Atmore. → Read More
Here's one Alabama professor who nearly guessed the entire presidential election correctly
George Hawley, associate professor of political sciences at the University of Alabama, only missed two states during a pre-election prediction exercise within the Department of Political Sciences. He was only one of 22 professors and students to correctly predict a Donald Trump win. → Read More
Mobile: Welcome back, Carnival
A day of ribbon cuttings, charity events and sendoffs greet the Carnival Fantasy cruise ship when it arrives to Mobile between 6-7 a.m. on Wednesday. The inaugural cruise out of Mobile, following a five-year hiatus, is scheduled for 4 p.m. → Read More
New Fairhope mayor takes office: 'We work for you and I won't forget it'
Karin Wilson is only the third mayor of Fairhope since 1972. → Read More