Mobile County Commission Narrowly Approves ‘In God We Trust’ Display for Government Plaza
A divided Mobile County Commission voted 2-1 to allow a privately funded 'In God We Trust' plaque inside Government Plaza.
After County Commission Defeat, Mike Dean Eyes a State Senate Bid
Political veteran Mike Dean, defeated in his bid for the Mobile County Commission, said he might run for the open State Senate District 35 seat and moved to steer county…
Hudson Captures GOP Nod for County Commission, Rivals Fall in Line
Connie Hudson secured the Republican nomination for the open District 2 seat on the Mobile County Commission and quickly won the backing of her former runoff opponent and the county…
Former Commissioner Steve Nodine Freed Ahead of Murder Trial
Former Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine walked out of federal custody this week for the first time in nearly a month, though his freedom could prove short-lived as Baldwin County…
State Audit Flags Mobile County Commission Travel Spending
State examiners flagged the Mobile County Commission for paying travel claims that did not fully meet its own reimbursement policy during the 2009-2010 fiscal year, and urged tighter documentation going…
Baldwin Commission Candidate Convicted of Domestic Violence, Appeals Verdict
Daniel Dyas, a candidate for the Baldwin County Commission, was convicted in Fairhope Municipal Court and sentenced to 15 days in jail. He appealed to circuit court days before the…
Mobile County Approved $45,000 for Gulf Coast Classic in 2009
The Mobile County Commission approved $45,000 for the 2009 Gulf Coast Classic as officials sought to stabilize the long-running football event after prior management concerns.
Mobile County Commissioner Resigned Amid 2008 Seat Dispute
Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood resigned in August 2008 after court and attorney-general actions affected the District 1 seat she had won in a special election.
Mobile County Commissioner Tours European Airbus Plants Amid Tanker Bid
Commissioner Stephen Nodine joined an economic development mission to Britain, Spain and France, touring EADS Airbus and CASA plants like those proposed for Mobile if the KC-30 tanker project lands…
Alabama and Kansas Lawmakers Clashed Over 2008 Tanker Legislation
Archived WKRG coverage reported competing Alabama and Kansas congressional views over proposed legislation affecting the 2008 tanker contract.