Bail Denied for Mobile County Man Awarded New Trial in 2000 Killing
A Mobile County judge delayed a bail decision for a death row inmate granted a new trial, as prosecutors weigh whether to again pursue the death penalty.
Appeals Court Upholds Chickasaw Man’s Child Sex Abuse Conviction
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the conviction of a Chickasaw man serving 10 years for sexually abusing a child.
Appeals Court Upholds Chickasaw Man’s Child Sex Abuse Conviction
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the conviction of a Chickasaw man serving 10 years for sexually abusing a child.
Mobile County Schools Expand Student Drug Testing to Eighth-Graders
Mobile County schools are widening a drug testing and education program this fall, inviting eighth-graders to opt in for the first time.
Mobile Council Approves 2015 Budget With Major Changes to Stimpson Plan
Mobile's City Council passed a 2015 budget 6-1 while Mayor Sandy Stimpson was away, reshaping his plan with new retiree and soccer complex funding.
Foley Forum Debates Common Core Before Packed Republican Women’s Luncheon
A South Baldwin Republican Women luncheon in Foley drew about 100 people to a heated panel debate over Common Core education standards.
Fairhope Forum Brings Medicaid Debate to Baldwin County Voters
A League of Women Voters forum in Fairhope drew Baldwin County doctors, lawmakers and residents into the statewide Medicaid debate.
Bay Minette Teen Charged as Adult in Dollar General Armed Robbery
Bay Minette police charged a 17-year-old as an adult after he bragged about an armed Dollar General robbery, with two more suspects still sought.
Weeks Bay Foundation Lands Federal Grant for Gulf Coast Training Program
Fairhope's Weeks Bay Foundation received a $270,566 federal grant to fund coastal training workshops for Gulf Coast decision-makers over the next three years.
Orange Beach School Split Campaigns Show Wide Fundraising Gap Ahead of Vote
Campaign finance records show a $50,000 fundraising gap between Orange Beach groups on opposite sides of a school-split referendum ahead of the vote.