Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Oil Pipeline Near Big Creek Lake Watershed
A federal judge dismissed a challenge to an oil pipeline permit near Mobile's Big Creek Lake watershed, disappointing local environmental advocates.
Two Attorneys, One Bench: Thomason and Poynter Faced Off for a Baldwin County District Judgeship
Ahead of the November 2014 election, incumbent Michelle Thomason and independent challenger Ginger Poynter competed for Baldwin County's Place 1 District Court judgeship, a six-year seat.
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.
Bay Minette Man Seeks Hearing on Bid to Remove Baldwin DA From His Case
A Bay Minette man facing theft and tax charges wants a hearing on his motion to bar Baldwin County DA Hallie Dixon and her office from prosecuting him.
Baldwin County Judge Grants Youthful Offender Status in Case Tied to Wood Family Investigation
A Mobile man linked to a long-running Baldwin County sex abuse investigation was granted youthful offender status in a closed-door hearing.
Grand Bay Murder Case Ends with Life Sentences After Years-Long Fight for Justice
A Mobile County man was sentenced to consecutive life terms in the 2008 Grand Bay killing of Tammy Stokes after a lengthy legal battle.
Baldwin Judge Charles Partin Calls Retirement Rumors Premature
Baldwin County Circuit Judge Charles Partin, a 25-year veteran of the bench who recently presided over the Steve Nodine murder trial, said talk of his imminent retirement was at least…
2008 Report: Mobile Businessman Received 80-Year Sentence in Child Sexual-Abuse Case
A historical WKRG report said a Mobile businessman was sentenced to 80 years in prison in 2008 after convictions involving the sexual abuse of a child.
Baldwin County Judge Kept Teen in Jail During 2007 Fatal-Crash Case
Archived WKRG coverage reported that a judge declined to move a teen from the Baldwin County Jail during a pending 2007 fatal-crash case.
Baldwin Judge Denied Medical-Transfer Request in 2007 Crash Case
A 2007 WKRG report covered a judge's denial of a medical-transfer request by a defendant charged after two bicyclists were killed.