@JohnSharp99

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

 Mobile, AL
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Joined March 2010
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I feel like it all peaked then. I've really struggled to get into watching the playoffs this year. Trying to appreciate it for Milwaukee, but how do you top the below? You can't. Add with present downturn of the Cardinals, and I've become "meh" about baseball. That's a shame.
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15 years ago, today. Still one of the best World Series games of all-time.
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Sabato's Crystal Ball now has #AL2 between @repscfigures and @RhettforAlabama as a "toss up." This is according to a release sent out today, and one week before the Nov. 3 election. District was redrawn by AL Legislature in the spring to give Republicans the advantage.
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Mobile City Council meeting pushed back to 11 am due to the lengthy preconference meeting in which the $14.7 million fraud is being discussed among council members.
John Sharp@JohnSharp9914h
Replying to @City_of_Mobile
@City_of_Mobile talking about the $14.7 million problem transaction during pre-conference. Hope it’s discussed at the regular session as I suspect it will. Preconference is often not available to the general public aside from a live stream. More later @aldotcom
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"Home rule" seems to be getting its day on the campaign trail in Alabama. Here's what Senator Tommy Tuberville said about giving local governments more authority to handle their issues: al.com/politics/2026/10/tube…

Tuberville hints at home rule for Alabama cities: ‘You will vote for what is best’

Tuberville also acknowledged having had to work with liberal lawmakers, including Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

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What in the .. smh
The Baltimore Banner
@BaltimoreBannerOct 14
Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as the reporter and others recorded an exchange with him last night. Harris had just wrapped up a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.
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The largest GOMESA allocation to an Alabama project this year is going to Mobile. One councilman is raising concerns about the amount of the city’s match. The latest: al.com/news/2026/10/brookley…

Brookley by the Bay gets $9 million state award; Mobile’s $5 million project share draws scrutiny

A Mobile councilman wants the city to seek federal funding to reduce its $5 million contribution toward the first phase of Brookley by the Bay.

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Good luck to the Brew Crew. Is this their year - finally? #NLCS
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Brewton was the hardest hit community in Alabama from the impacts of #HurricaneIsaias. The latest from the county seat in Alabama's Escambia County: al.com/news/2026/10/power-ou…

Power outages, damaged buildings and relief efforts define Brewton’s post-Isaias reality

Brewton was among the state's hardest-hit communities from Hurricane Isaias, where residents, businesses and relief agencies are now focused on recovery.

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Good read here by @LawrenceSpecker on "Clown Panic" documentary released today on @hulu. I remember covering this in 2016, and the fear occurring in Flomaton at the time. al.com/news/mobile/2026/10/c…

New Hulu doc revisits Alabama's 2016 clown scare

In 2016, a wave of panic over malicious, lurking clowns spread across the country, and Alabama wasn't immune. A new Hulu documentary offers an emotional journey through the mania.

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Weird weekend of football and not in a good way. Bonehead football led to a Wash-NYGiants tie, Seattle just fumbled in the end zone right before the half - just dumb. New Orleans is a weekly penalty-error-prone mess & and let's not talk about that Alabama game.
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I got 2019 NFC championship New Orleans flashbacks with the pass interference no call. That decided this game despite the postgame interviews and rah-rah nonsense. #Alabama got jobbed there during a tremendous game.
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The City of Greenville is dealing with several trees down on roadways. Most major roadways are passable but we are asking everyone to not drive unless absolutely necessary today. There is still a lot of debris and hazards on most roadways.
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Conditions are worsening in the Greenville area! NO ONE SHOULD BE ON THE ROADWAYS AT THIS TIME. We have multiple trees down and power outages.
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The Greenville area has now been upgraded to a HURRICANE WARNING! This means winds are expected to reach between 74 and 100 mph. Please go to a safe place and stay there for the night!
NWS Mobile
@NWSMobileOct 9
6:30PM Update: Extreme winds continue across the northwestern Florida panhandle into southern Alabama. High winds WILL continue north into Escambia, Covington, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw counties through early tonight. Be in your safe place until the storm passes!
Extreme winds continue across the northwestern Florida panhandle into southern Alabama. High winds WILL continue north into Escambia, Covington, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw counties through early tonight. Be in your safe place until the storm passes!

ALT Extreme winds continue across the northwestern Florida panhandle into southern Alabama. High winds WILL continue north into Escambia, Covington, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw counties through early tonight. Be in your safe place until the storm passes!

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With #Isaias well to the east of us, and with @FOX10News understandably dedicating itself to the coverage, I had to order the Iowa game on Fox One. But the only coverage here is in Spanish. So - Vamos Hawkeyes!
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Power is still on in Daphne, but somehow I don't think I'll be getting the #Hawkeyes game tonight. Maybe?!? 😬
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This is how you handle the trolls. RIP #DaCoach
Old Time Football 🏈
@Ol_TimeFootballOct 9
#RIP Mike Ditka A fan called Mike Ditka a baby on a call in radio show. Iron Mike responds by giving the guy his office address and telling him “You tell me what time and when and I’ll whip your ass” 😘 #DaBears
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Some Fairhope trees already taking a beating .... . #fairhopetimesnews #fairhopeweather #hurricaneisaias #mobilebay
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#Isaías arrives to Daphne, Alabama. Power outages rising throughout the Alabama Gulf Coast. Storm is shifting to the east of us and well into the Florida Panhandle.
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I wrote this after Sally in 2020. Same frustrations certainly to resurface this year. I know it's expensive to bury the power lines, but -- al.com/news/2020/09/reimagin…

Reimagining Alabama’s power grid after Hurricane Sally: Bury power lines, use solar, electric cars

Hurricane Sally knocked out electricity for days to over 500,000 customers in coastal Alabama and Florida. Downed power lines were a common sight in Baldwin and Mobile counties. The storm prompts the...

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