Tag: crime

Mobile, Birmingham named second and third least safe cities in the U.S. by Forbes

According to a recent article from Forbes, Mobile and Birmingham were named the second and third most unsafe cities in the United States. Forbes listed MoneyGeek, a personal finance technology company that has issued a list of America’s most dangerous cities for three years, as its source for the data….

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Mobile makes list of “Deadliest US Cities”

While Mobile failed to meet the goal of being the safest city in America in 2020, it looks like the time leading up to 2020 was tough too. CBS News compiled FBI crime data to create a list of the “Deadliest US Cities.” Mobile had a murder rate of 10.6 per 100,000…

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Mobile had highest violent crime rate among cities reported in 2021: FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Justice Statistics released its 2021 violent crime rates for cities in the United States with a population over 100,000 that reported their data to the FBI. Of the roughly 150 cities reported, Mobile had the highest rate. The report shows that Mobile had…

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Wynnfield Resident Reports Internet and Phone Disruption Due to AT&T Digging

According to Nancy Dennis, a longtime resident of Wynnfield living at 3218 Wynnfield Dr W, her phone line and internet connection were abruptly disrupted this afternoon due to ongoing digging operations being conducted by AT&T in the neighborhood. “I was in the middle of an important call when the connection…

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Concerns Mount in Wynnfield as Residents Report Gunshots, Theft, and Nearby Bank Robbery

The Wynnfield neighborhood continues to face a wave of unsettling incidents, prompting heightened concern among residents. Reports of gunshots, vehicle theft, and a nearby bank robbery have left many feeling uneasy and calling for increased safety measures. Gunshots Heard in the Afternoon Residents recently took to the Nextdoor app to…

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Wynnfield Residents Voice Frustrations Over Unreliable Garbage Collection

Wynnfield Residents Voice Frustrations Over Unreliable Garbage Collection Residents of the Wynnfield neighborhood have taken to social media to express growing concerns over unreliable garbage collection services. The latest incident has sparked frustration and uncertainty within the community, with many sharing their experiences and seeking answers. One resident, Samantha Addington,…

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Wynnfield HOA President Derails Board Meeting to Badger Board Member

A newly released audio recording, provided by a board member, sheds light on the ongoing issues plaguing the Wynnfield neighborhood’s homeowners association. According to the source who shared the recording, the board member attended a regularly scheduled HOA board meeting expecting to discuss association business. However, the meeting, held at…

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Over 170 Sex Offenders Living Within Walking Distance of Wynnfield

Sex Offender A search of the Alabama Sex Offender Database reveals a startling statistic: there are currently 170 registered sex offenders living within just five miles of the Wynnfield neighborhood, an area that is within walking distance of the community. This alarming number raises significant concerns for residents about the…

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How Large is Wynnfield?

Wynnfield is a quaint and relatively small neighborhood composed of just three main streets: Wynncliff, Wynnridge, and Wynngate. These three streets form the entirety of the neighborhood, which is home to roughly 152 houses/lots. Despite its modest size, Wynnfield offers a unique sense of community and charm. The neighborhood’s layout…

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Wynnfield HOA Hires Signal 88 Security Company Because of High Crime

Due to a significant increase in crime, including a rising number of burglaries targeting both homes and vehicles, the Homeowners Association (HOA) has made the decision to hire a security company, Signal 88 Security, to patrol the neighborhood. While this is currently being implemented as a trial run, the HOA…