Residents in the Wynnfield area of West Mobile say concerns about crime — including violent crime — have become impossible to ignore, as multiple high-profile stabbing incidents reported by local media have unfolded nearby in recent years. Together, these incidents have fueled growing anxiety among homeowners who say violence feels…

The two ponds—or lakes—located within the Wynnfield neighborhood have become a growing source of concern for residents, who say the bodies of water are in severe disrepair and pose potential health and safety risks. Once intended as scenic features of the community, neighbors now describe them as neglected, stagnant, and…

The X (formerly Twitter) account belonging to former Wynnfield Homeowners Association president Chris Orrell has been suspended, with the platform explicitly stating that the account was taken down for violating X’s terms of service. The account, identified by the username @chriso51, now displays X’s standard suspension notice, which reads that…

For many residents of Wynnfield, frustration with their homeowners association has moved far beyond ordinary complaints about dues or rules enforcement. Instead, homeowners increasingly describe an HOA they believe is unaccountable, secretive, and adversarial—an organization that works against residents rather than with them. As controversies continue to pile up, a…

For many families across Mobile, Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy anymore—it’s also about where to go trick-or-treating. Over the years, Wynnfield has become one of those “destination neighborhoods,” drawing large crowds from across the city for door-to-door candy and a lively atmosphere. On paper, that might sound like…

Every year, Wynnfield residents are told to brace themselves for the same routine: an annual “Parade of Homes” weekend that turns a quiet residential subdivision into a traffic funnel for tour buses, caravans of vehicles, and crowds of strangers walking the streets to view homes and land for sale. In…

There Isn’t a “New Nationwide HOA Law” in 2026 — But the Reform Wave Is Real (and Why Alabama Homeowners Still Feel Stuck) A claim has been circulating that “new nationwide HOA laws took effect in 2026.” It’s an understandable idea—especially as more homeowners share stories of aggressive boards, surprise…

Mobile, Alabama — A Wynnfield neighborhood resident’s video has sparked conversation and concern after revealing what appears to be poor repair work on a massive sinkhole that recently opened in the area. The sinkhole, which formed in the middle of a residential street following weeks of heavy rain, was repaired…

Mobile, Alabama — Residents of the Wynnfield neighborhood in west Mobile are fed up after years of battling rainwater runoff, erosion, and persistent flooding that have left their streets and yards in disarray. The problems reached a breaking point recently when a large sinkhole suddenly opened in the middle of…

For millions of Americans, buying a home means also buying into a homeowners association (HOA). In theory, HOAs exist to preserve property values, maintain common areas, and foster strong communities. In practice, however, many homeowners find themselves frustrated — even disillusioned — by the way their associations operate. In Mobile…