Spanish Fort Council Selects Businessman Bill Menas for Vacant Council Seat
Spanish Fort's City Council unanimously chose businessman Bill Menas to fill a vacant District 2 seat after a councilman's job transfer. He was picked over two
Baldwin County Commission Advances Raises for Top Department Directors
Baldwin County commissioners moved forward with merit-based raises averaging about 8 percent for nine department directors, led by the interim administrator.
Fairhope Regroups After Lone $5.4 Million Bid Sinks Soccer Complex Plans
Fairhope leaders rejected the only bid for its long-planned soccer complex after it came in far above budget, and are now retooling the project.
Baldwin County Commission District 2 Race Heads to Runoff Between James and Elliott
Incumbent Bob James and challenger Chris Elliott face off in a runoff for the Baldwin County Commission District 2 seat after a close primary.
Baldwin County to Display ‘In God We Trust’ Banner in Commission Chambers
Baldwin County plans to hang an 'In God We Trust' banner in its commission chambers in Bay Minette, following a similar move in Mobile County.
Spanish Fort Settles Five-Year Bluff Erosion Lawsuit, Will Buy Threatened Homes
Spanish Fort resolved a long-running lawsuit over an eroding Mobile Bay bluff by agreeing to buy two threatened homes and fund repairs.
Baldwin County Approves Five-Day Festival of Musicians at Stockton’s Bicentennial Park
The Baldwin County Commission has approved a five-day Festival of Musicians for July 8-12, 2010, at Bicentennial Park in Stockton after the event lost its original permit in Foley just…
Judy Newcomb Runs on Falling Crime, Growing Caseload in Bid for Full Term as Baldwin County DA
Appointed Baldwin County District Attorney Judy Newcomb is campaigning for a full term, pointing to a drop in crime and a heavier prosecution caseload as she faces a crowded Republican…
Why Mobile County Needs a Real Stormwater Plan Before the Next Big Storm
As rain rolls off rooftops, parking lots and newly cleared subdivisions across the Gulf Coast, a growing number of residents and observers are asking a pointed question: why does Mobile…