First Same-Sex Couples Marry in Mobile After Federal Ruling
Mobile County began issuing same-sex marriage licenses after a federal court order, drawing celebrating couples to the probate office downtown.
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Mobile County began issuing same-sex marriage licenses after a federal court order, drawing celebrating couples to the probate office downtown.
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.
Baldwin County residents could drop off Christmas trees, tires, furniture and other bulky waste free of charge at three landfill sites during Clean Sweep 2015.
The Mobile County Commission approved $5 million in capital equipment purchases covering road department trucks, sheriff's vehicles and EMS ambulances.
Baldwin County commissioners approved a rezoning near Route 181 for a lawnmower sales and storage business, despite objections from Rebel Road residents.
Baldwin County commissioners rejected a $285,000 settlement in a wrongful-termination lawsuit, sending the case back to court for further consideration.
Baldwin County commissioners approved a rezoning near Daphne's Rebel Road for a lawnmower business, overriding residents' concerns about traffic.
Baldwin County commissioners turned down a proposed $285,000 settlement in a former employee's unlawful termination lawsuit, sending it back to court.
Baldwin County commissioners approved 3.5 to 4 percent raises for eight appointed directors after Sheriff Hoss Mack raised questions.
Baldwin County commissioners approved a $150,000 settlement tied to a 2012 wrongful termination lawsuit, days after ousting the county administrator.