Mobile Rape Case Ends in Hung Jury, Retrial Ordered
A Mobile County jury deadlocked 11-to-1 after two tense days of deliberation, forcing a mistrial and a new trial date in a midtown assault case.
Father-Son Murder Trial Opens Over Deadly Theodore Trailer Park Shooting
A Mobile County murder trial opened this week over a 2012 shotgun killing at a Theodore trailer park, with father and son both charged.
New Theater Building Rising in Downtown Fairhope
A new two-story building replacing the fire-damaged Magnet Theater site in downtown Fairhope is expected to open its shops and offices by spring 2015.
Bay Minette Man Seeks Hearing on Bid to Remove Baldwin DA From His Case
A Bay Minette man facing theft and tax charges wants a hearing on his motion to bar Baldwin County DA Hallie Dixon and her office from prosecuting him.
Appeals Ruling Sends Mobile County Death Penalty Case Back for Resentencing
An appellate ruling voiding one of four murder counts means a Mobile County death sentence must be reconsidered, though prosecutors expect it to stand.
Bond Set at $250,000 for Baldwin County Constable in Fatal Spanish Fort Shooting
A Mobile County constable charged with murder in a fatal Spanish Fort bar shooting had bond set at $250,000 after a Bay Minette hearing.
Mobile Habitual Offender Serving Life Denied New Appeal Hearing
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has denied a rehearing petition from a Mobile man serving life without parole for a gas station robbery.
Baldwin County Judge Grants Youthful Offender Status in Case Tied to Wood Family Investigation
A Mobile man linked to a long-running Baldwin County sex abuse investigation was granted youthful offender status in a closed-door hearing.
Probation Revoked for Man Accused in String of Attacks Near USA Campus
A man accused of attacking two women near the University of South Alabama had his probation revoked and awaits trial in jail.
Grand Bay Murder Case Ends with Life Sentences After Years-Long Fight for Justice
A Mobile County man was sentenced to consecutive life terms in the 2008 Grand Bay killing of Tammy Stokes after a lengthy legal battle.