Mobile, AL news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Mobile, AL on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Former city council member arrested on terrorist threat charges. Also: Mobile tax preparer and former Alabama basketball star indicted in $177 million fraud scheme; Federal indictment alleges $81 million in fraudulent tax refunds issued through Mobile-area scheme. Weather: Partly cloudy Thursday with highs near 80°F and light winds.

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Former Mobile City Council member arrested on charges of making terrorist threats.NBC 15 WPMI · Oct 28, 11:52 PM

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Mobile tax preparer and former Alabama basketball star indicted in $177 million fraud scheme.Fox 10 News · Oct 28, 6:24 PM
Federal indictment alleges $81 million in fraudulent tax refunds issued through Mobile-area scheme.NBC 15 WPMI · Oct 28, 9:31 PM

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