Baldwin County Probate Judge Stops Performing Weddings as Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal
Baldwin County Probate Judge Tim Russell said he will stop performing any weddings, citing workload and moral objections, as Alabama began same-sex marriages.
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…
Mobile Law Firm Joins $15 Billion Class Action Against Facebook
A Mobile law firm was named to the plaintiffs’ steering committee in a California class action accusing Facebook of tracking users after they logged out, a case lawyers said could…
Prichard Challenged City Pension Plan in 2009 Court Filing
In a 2009 response to a lawsuit from retired workers, Prichard argued that the statute establishing its pension plan was unconstitutional while retirees awaited expected payments.
Critics Questioned Mobile’s 2008 Annexation Promotion
An archived WKRG report detailed criticism of Mobile's use of city workers and a free-trash-collection event ahead of a 2008 annexation vote.
Perdido Beach Considered Incorporation in 2008
In 2008, Perdido Beach residents discussed incorporating their waterfront community to guide future growth and preserve its character.
Saraland School Board Set Early Plans for New High School in 2008
As Saraland prepared to open a new high school in 2009, the school board considered cheerleading safety rules and selected red and gray as the school colors in 2008.