Jury Weighs Tax Evasion Case Against Mobile County License Commissioner
A federal jury in Mobile began deliberating tax evasion charges against License Commissioner Kim Hastie and her husband John after a three-day trial.
Timber Deal, Bounced Checks Take Center Stage in Hastie Tax Evasion Trial
Testimony on the second day of a federal tax evasion trial focused on a timber deal tied to Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie's family.
Byrne Amendment Blocks VA From Diverting Veterans Choice Program Funds
Rep. Bradley Byrne won House approval of an amendment shielding the Veterans Choice program, citing gaps in VA care access around Mobile.
Baldwin County Leaders Question Why Tax Revenue Isn’t Climbing Faster
Commissioners pressed officials on why Baldwin County property tax revenue lags population growth, as neighboring counties post larger gains.
Fairhope Enters National ‘America in Bloom’ Beautification Competition
Fairhope is competing in the 2015 America in Bloom program, hosting national judges who will tour the city's parks, gardens and historic districts.
Mobile Musician’s Oil Spill Song Takes On New Meaning Years Later
A Mobile musician's instrumental written after the Deepwater Horizon spill has taken on new personal meaning following his brother's death, years later.
Orange Beach Officials Rebuke Wharf Over Widespread Panic Booking
Orange Beach leaders criticized The Wharf's decision to book jam band Widespread Panic, citing past strain on police and fire resources.
Baldwin County Weighs Merging Eastern Shore Transportation Planning Group Into Regional Commission
Baldwin County officials are considering folding the Eastern Shore's transportation planning organization into a Mobile-based regional commission.
Thomas Hospital Proposes South Alabama’s First Free-Standing ER in Daphne
Thomas Hospital has applied to build south Alabama's first free-standing emergency department in Daphne, backed by a unanimous city council endorsement.
Daphne Names Volkert to Lead Long-Awaited Parks and Recreation Overhaul
Daphne city council picked Volkert to lead a mixed parks and recreation overhaul, though funding and the full project scope remain undecided.