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Former Mobile County District Judge Spiro Cheriogotis maintained his lead among mayoral candidates in terms of campaign contributions, bringing in more than $231,000 in the month of May — the first month after he received Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s endorsement — according to records from the Alabama Secretary of State’s website. In total, Cheriogotis received 211 individual contributions totaling $231,126 — up from his total raised for the month of April, which checked in at $230,158.

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Less than two weeks after Twinkle Cavanaugh stepped down as Public Service Commission President to take a position with the USDA, Gov. Kay Ivey has tapped State Representative Cynthia Lee Almond to be the new head of the agency. On Friday, June 6, Ivey announced Rep. Almond, R-Tuscaloosa, will assume her new role as PSC president on Monday, June 16.

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Mobile Mardi Gras parades could look a bit different in future years as the decision to limit or even bar private youth dance teams from participating in processions is being debated within the Mobile Mardi Gras Parading Society (MMGPS). On Friday, June 6, MMGPS President Nita Summerlin confirmed to Lagniappe that the organization — which is tasked with ensuring parades are conducted in a timely and orderly fashion — is reconsidering allowing dance teams to participate in parades. kAm$F>>6C=:?

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A recent joint operation conducted by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency resulted in the arrest of multiple local men accused of possessing or distributing child pornography. From Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5, law enforcement officers with multiple agencies conducted “Operation Heatwave,” aimed at arresting child predators, according to an MCSO press release. kAm%9C@F89 E96 4@FCD6 @7 E96 @A6C2E:@?[ D6G6?

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A Mobile man has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony arson after he allegedly set two vacant homes on fire, according to the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department. On Wednesday, June 4 at approximately 1:44 a.m., MFRD firefighters responded to the 100 block of Sunset Drive East in reference to a residential fire. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke with flames visible inside the home. No one was inside the residence at the time of the fire. kAm{2E6C @? (65?6D52J[ ba\J62C\@=5 p?5C6H r2>6C@?