Prichard is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, in the United States. Prichard borders the north side of Mobile, as well as the Mobile suburbs of Chickasaw, Alabama, Saraland, Alabama, and the unincorporated sections of Eight Mile, Alabama. As of 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 27,963.
Following the Civil Rights Movement however, Prichard's rigid system of segregation collapsed, and many blacks who had previously lived in the Bullshead/Neely/Trinity Gardens area of Prichard began moving into East Prichard (downtown Prichard) causing a dramatic white flight to occur.
In 1972, while still a majority white city, Prichard elected its first black Mayor, Algernon Johnson (A.J.) Cooper, who would serve 2 terms as Prichard's mayor, and would eventually serve in the administration of President Bill Clinton. In 1968, Cooper founded the Black American Law Students Association at New York University. While Mayor Cooper was popular with both blacks and whites, however, he engaged in many battles with the Prichard City Council during his tenure.
Radio Stations
WBHY 88.5 FM Mobile, AL Christian Contemporary
WBLX 92.9 FM Mobile, AL Hip Hop
WABB 97.5 FM Mobile, AL Top-40
WDLT 98.3 FM Chickasaw, AL Urban Contemporary
WOSM 103.1 FM Ocean Springs, MS Gospel Music
WBUV 104.9 FM Moss Point, MS News/Talk
WNSP 105.5 FM Bay Minette, AL Sports
WRGV 107.3 FM Pensacola, FL Urban Contemporary
WGOK 900 AM Mobile, AL Gospel Music
WLPR 960 AM Prichard, AL Gospel Music
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BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.
Payne's Paint and Body Shop - Contact: Chas Payne Jr., Vice President
827 St. Stephens Rd. Prichard AL 36610 (251) 456-4382
Greater Pine Groove Ame Church - 220 Birmingham St, Prichard, AL 36610 (251) 607-6864
Showers of Blessings Church of God In Christ - 725 Telegraph Rd, Prichard, AL 36610 (251) 456-8863
St James Ame Church - 209 N Joseph Avenue, Prichard, AL 36610 (251) 456-8541
Third Avenue Church of God In Christ - 1902 3rd Ave, Prichard, AL 36610-3666 (251) 457-6919 - (visit website)
ANNUAL EVENTS
Annual Senior Care Expo ( April) Held at the William “Bill” Clark Family Life Center, located at 2501 West Main Street - Prichard, Alabama
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There will be several organizations in attendance to provide seniors with information and awareness on available services in the area.
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