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.
Mobile County Sells Downtown Parking Garage for $3 Million
The Mobile County Commission has agreed to sell its downtown parking garage near Government Plaza for $3 million, while also extending its option to buy land for a proposed soccer…
Sixteen Candidates Vie for Open Mobile County District Court Seat
Sixteen attorneys have submitted their names for consideration to fill the Mobile County District Court judge seat vacated by Judge Jay York.
Secret Repayment Deal Hid $82,000 Contractor Overbilling From Mobile County Commission
Testimony in the corruption trial of Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie revealed a secret 21-month repayment plan that let a longtime county computer contractor quietly pay back more than…
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.
Retired Baldwin County Judge Robert Wilters Launches Bid for District Attorney
Robert Wilters, who stepped down from the Baldwin County bench in June, is now running for district attorney and says the office needs new leadership.
Top 20 Mobile County Employees Collected Nearly $493,000 in Overtime Last Year
Payroll records show Mobile County's highest overtime earners, mostly sheriff's deputies and jail staff, collected close to half a million dollars combined.
Mobile County’s 2014 Payroll Topped $79 Million, Records Show
Mobile County spent more than $79 million on wages and benefits for 1,764 employees in 2014, with the sheriff's office driving much of the overtime total.
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.
Mobile County License Commissioner’s Tax Trial Set to Open Without Key Defense Attorney
Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie heads to federal trial on tax evasion charges after her defense attorney recused himself from the case.