Baldwin County Presiding Judge Wilters Announces Retirement
Baldwin County Presiding Judge Robert Wilters is retiring after 22 years on the bench, fueling speculation about a possible district attorney run.
Baldwin County Sheriff Huey ‘Hoss’ Mack Sworn In for Third Term
Baldwin County Sheriff Huey 'Hoss' Mack took the oath for a third four-year term in a brief ceremony held before the County Commission's meeting.
Foley Couple Charged With Capital Murder in Burglary, Arson Case
A Foley man and woman face capital murder charges after a 70-year-old friend was shot to death and his home burned during a burglary in Baldwin County.
Baldwin County Reverses Course on Controversial Case Assignment System
Baldwin County quietly dropped a system letting the DA's office help assign cases to judges, after defense attorneys raised favoritism concerns.
Stepson Charged with Murder in Dismemberment Case Near Magnolia Springs
Baldwin County authorities charged William Minton with murder and abuse of corpse after identifying his stepfather, Kenneth Hood, as the victim.
Baldwin County Attorney Accuses DA’s Office of ‘Judge Shopping’ in Court Filing
A Baldwin County defense attorney says the District Attorney's Office is improperly picking judges for criminal cases, a practice she denies.
Trial Date Set for Eight Mile Man in Long-Running Baldwin County Sex Abuse Case
An Eight Mile man's trial is set for October at the Baldwin County Courthouse after he backed out of a plea deal.
Summerdale Father Indicted on Five Charges in the Bathtub Death of His 11-Month-Old Son
A Baldwin County grand jury indicted a Summerdale father on five counts, including reckless manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, in the May 2014 bathtub death of his infant son.
Grand Jury Declines to Indict Spanish Fort Man in Fatal Orange Beach Crash
A Baldwin County grand jury declined to indict a Spanish Fort man in the death of a pedestrian struck while crossing Perdido Beach Boulevard.
Baldwin County DA Appeals Dismissal of Manslaughter Case Against Fairhope Man
Baldwin County's district attorney is appealing a judge's decision to toss a manslaughter indictment tied to a fatal 2010 crash near Rosinton.