Baldwin Commissioner Frank Burt Opposes New Park Rental Fees
Baldwin County Commissioner Frank Burt is pushing back against proposed rental fees for two North Baldwin parks and a historic Stockton-area church.
Jerry Carl Takes Over as Mobile County Commission President
Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl has taken over as commission president, a rotating role that adds new board duties tied to BP settlement funds.
Daphne Intersection Closes for Weeks as Roundabout Project Nears Finish
A busy Daphne intersection shut down completely as crews entered the final phase of a $1.7 million roundabout project expected to last up to six weeks.
Consultant Testifies He Returned ‘Blood Money’ Payment in Hastie Corruption Trial
A public relations consultant testified he returned a $10,000 payment tied to Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie's corruption trial.
Fairhope Developer Distributes Communist Manifesto Excerpt at Baldwin Commission Meeting
A Fairhope developer handed out excerpts of the Communist Manifesto during public comment on Baldwin County's contested school tax referendum.
Old Photo Complicates Baldwin Commissioner’s Stand Against School Tax
A December photo of Baldwin County Commissioner Frank Burt backing a school tax campaign resurfaced after he voiced doubts about the March 31 vote.
Mobile County Commission Eyes Jail Expansion After $7 Million Budget Surplus
Mobile County officials are considering a feasibility study on expanding the county jail after finance officials reported a roughly $7 million surplus.
Orange Beach Backs Study on Reviving a Seasonal Beach Trolley Along the Coast
Orange Beach is backing a new feasibility study on whether a seasonal trolley could once again connect coastal communities along the Gulf Coast.
Mobile County Speeds Up Employee Raises, Adds $500 Bonus
Mobile County commissioners moved up a scheduled employee pay raise by two months and tacked on a $500 bonus after fuel savings boosted the budget.
Daphne’s first traffic roundabout set to break ground on Baldwin County 13
Construction of Daphne's first traffic roundabout, at Baldwin County 13 and 64, was set to begin in January under a $1.17 million contract, the first of three planned.