Clarke County Commissioner Moye Named to National Policy Panel
Clarke County Commissioner Tyrone Moye has been appointed to a National Association of Counties policy steering committee focused on economic and workforce development.
Mobile SPCA moves to appointment-only adoptions during coronavirus
The Mobile SPCA is scheduling adoptions by appointment only out of concern over the coronavirus, aiming to avoid large groups gathering at the adoption center at one time. “With as…
Candidates From Both Sides of Baldwin Tax Debate Seek State School Board Appointment
Candidates who backed and opposed Baldwin County's failed school tax proposal are both seeking the governor's appointment to a vacant state school board seat.
South Alabama agency opens utility bill assistance for low-income households
The Community Action Agency of South Alabama opened applications to help low-income households cover heating and utility bills through a federally funded program.
If Romney Wins, Who Becomes U.S. Attorney for South Alabama? The Names Being Floated
With the presidential race too close to call, Republicans in Southwest Alabama were already trading names of possible candidates to become the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of…
Graddick Names Thomas Stiles to Lead Mobile County’s Court Police
Presiding Mobile County Circuit Judge Charlie Graddick tapped court police lieutenant Thomas L. Stiles to become the next chief of the 13th Judicial Police Department, succeeding the retiring Bob Patterson.
Seventeen Attorneys Line Up for Mobile County District Court Vacancy
Seventeen Mobile attorneys applied to fill the Mobile County District Court seat being vacated by retiring Judge Mike McMaken, launching a selection process overseen by a five-member commission.
Mobile County’s Longest-Serving Judge, Mike McMaken, to Retire Oct. 1
District Judge Mike McMaken, the longest-serving judge in Mobile County, announced he will step down Oct. 1 after more than 25 years on the bench, setting off a scramble to…
Kim Pettway Appointed to Mobile Water and Sewer Board
Kim Pettway, a University of South Alabama instructor active in Democratic campaigns, was appointed to the City of Mobile's Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, filling the seat left by…
Silverhill Attorney Jared Lyles Appointed to Fill Town Council Vacancy
The Silverhill Town Council filled its last open seat, unanimously appointing local attorney Jared Lyles to the Place 3 position vacated when Tim Wilson stepped up to become mayor. Lyles,…