Mayor Running Solo

Sam Jones will be the only name on the August ballot in the Mobile mayor's race. Tuesday was the last day to qualify and by 5 pm, the incumbent was the sole runner for the seat.

There was talk that Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine might run against him. He threw in the towel but not before lashing out at the current administration. Nodine believes that the city "over cooked" the statistics released on Monday showing that crime is down. 'They played political football yesterday with throwing statistics up there when the people of this community realize how bad violent crime has become and we want to do something about it."

Mayor Jones wouldn't comment on Nodine's accusation. "We look forward to working with Mr. Nodine. We worked with him for many years. I served with him and don't have any issues with Mr. Nodine, be happy to work with him.'

Nodine made the announcement that he wasn't running on the Uncle Henry radio show. If you would like to read his statement, click here.