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John Sharp

Mobile

Journalist at AL.com

A journalist covering news and politics in Alabama with a focus on the state's coastal area.

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  • 1 week ago | al.com | John Sharp

    Laura Pfizenmayer, holding a handmade sign that read “Hands off our social security,” walked over to a group of supporters of President Donald Trump and Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, and began to let them know how she felt about the administration. “Trump is killing Social Security,” Pfizenmayer said to the group. One of the Trump and Moore supporters shouted back, “Excuse me, but you’re not on the right side.”“Oh, I know I’m on the right side,” Pfizenmayer responded.

  • 1 week ago | al.com | John Sharp

    It’s shaping up to be the closest thing Alabama’s seen to a Republican-led town hall lately — only, there won’t be one. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, will speak at a private, closed-door luncheon hosted by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, but the event is expected to spark public demonstrations. While Moore keeps things behind closed doors, nearly 90 people are expected to gather outside for what the Baldwin County Democratic Party is calling a “peaceful” protest.

  • 1 week ago | al.com | John Sharp

    Under sunny skies in Mobile, it was the kind of day Satchel Paige might’ve called perfect for throwing his “submariner, sidearmer, and my bat dodger.” Batting leadoff on Wednesday – high leg kick and all – was a one-ton bronze version of the legendary pitcher himself. Paige’s statue was the first to be installed along the future Hall of Fame Walk on Water Street, a star-studded tribute rising in downtown Mobile.

  • 1 week ago | al.com | John Sharp

    A proposed $60 million water park in Mobile encountered some early pushback on Monday, but its chief advocate says she remains confident in the project, and a city councilman representing the area voiced strong support. Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson and City Councilman Ben Reynolds made their comments after a 2-1 commission vote to advance a non-binding letter of intent for a public-private partnership with the Louisiana-based Leisure Sports and Recreation Group (LSAR).

  • 1 week ago | al.com | John Sharp

    In a city where affordable housing has emerged as a top policy concern, a proposed senior housing development in one of the higher income areas of Mobile is splitting council members about a sensitive rezoning case. The focus is on 3300 Knollwood Drive in west Mobile, where a proposal is on the table for a 60-unit townhouse complex for people ages 55 and over.

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John Sharp
John Sharp @JohnSharp99
11 Apr 25

Some new rules agreed upon for jubilees, the unique phenomena in the Mobile Bay. The rules are in lieu of a state legislation that was introduced aimed at addressing licenses for jubilees. The latest: https://t.co/1fKpLkDP2L

John Sharp
John Sharp @JohnSharp99
10 Apr 25

Who says Mobile doesn't get fired up over baseball? Making national news. https://t.co/K3ExVy7gNe

John Sharp
John Sharp @JohnSharp99
10 Apr 25

2-1/2 hour debate and only 1 "No" vote in the Alabama House. Good report from @MikeCasonAL on the ALFA health plan legislation approved today in the Alabama House. It now moves to the Senate. https://t.co/DSodCDt3Nz