ARC of Baldwin County Withdraws Lawsuit as Administrative Appeal Moves Forward
ARC of Baldwin County's lawsuit against the state has drawn criticism from Judge William Scully, whose daughter was an ARC client, as a motion to dismiss remains pending.
Orange Beach City Schools Says Randy Wilkes Remains Superintendent Despite Social Media Claims
Orange Beach City Schools pushed back publicly against rumors circulating on social media that Superintendent Randy Wilkes had been dismissed, confirming that he continues to lead the Baldwin County school…
Alabama Supreme Court Backs State in Mobile Towing Forfeiture Case, but Justices Question Bond Law’s Fairness
The Alabama Supreme Court reversed a Mobile County judge's order that had lowered a bond requirement for a family-owned towing company to reclaim seized trucks, even as several justices raised…
Alabama Appeals Court Reverses Ruling That Would Have Reinstated Fired Mobile Officer
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has sided with the city of Mobile in a two-year fight over a fired police officer's due process claims, reversing a lower court order…
Baldwin County Attorney Accuses DA’s Office of ‘Judge Shopping’ in Court Filing
A Baldwin County defense attorney says the District Attorney's Office is improperly picking judges for criminal cases, a practice she denies.
Nodine Asks to Move Murder Retrial, Citing Saturation of Publicity
Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine asked that his murder retrial be moved out of Baldwin County, arguing that intense publicity had inflamed opinion against him and made an impartial…
Baldwin DA Presses for Fixes After Courthouse Cameras Found Recording Audio
Baldwin County District Attorney Hallie Dixon called for modifications to courthouse surveillance equipment after learning that certain cameras were recording audio, a capability she said raised legal problems.
State Democrats Reject Figures Appeal, Sealing Buskey’s Clear Path in District 99
An Alabama Democratic Party panel upheld the disqualification of RaShawn Figures on residency grounds. His attorney called the proceeding a farce of due process and a celebration of the rule…
Mobile County Judges Say They Have No Power to Erase an Arrest Record
A standing order from Mobile County District Court, reported in March 2005, declared the court had no authority to expunge arrest records and sent petitioners to the Legislature instead.