Skip to content
South Alabama News

Mobile and Baldwin County News

South Alabama News

Mobile and Baldwin County News

Tag: public trust

Baldwin County A law enforcement badge next to a pair of handcuffs on a desk

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Sergeant Resigns as Overtime Records Come Under Investigation

James Bullard, November 27, 2017July 21, 2026

A 22-year veteran of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office resigned last month in the middle of an internal investigation into how he handled overtime hours and time records, according to a news release from the agency. The Sheriff’s Office said it spent several weeks conducting an administrative review and internal…

Continue Reading
Local News The Alabama State House in Montgomery

Mobile Legislator Apologizes for the Alabama House’s Silence on Two Corruption Convictions

James Bullard, February 27, 2009

State Rep. Joseph Mitchell of Mobile issued an open letter apologizing for the Alabama Legislature’s total silence after two sitting members were convicted on federal corruption charges.

Continue Reading
Mobile Exterior of a county government building representing local Mobile County government

Critics Question Whether a County Commissioner’s Road Promises and a School Board President’s Finances Hold Up to Scrutiny

James Bullard, May 21, 2008

Mobile County Commissioner Mike Dean and School Board President Fleet Belle have each faced public criticism, Dean over unfulfilled promises on private road repairs and Belle over federal tax liens tied to himself and his church.

Continue Reading
Education Board members and staff seated around a conference table during a meeting

Closed-Door Meeting Raises Fresh Questions About Openness on Mobile County School Board

James Bullard, February 27, 2008

Two Mobile County school board members drew scrutiny after holding a closed-door meeting with a school system employee, reviving concerns about transparency even under new board and superintendent leadership.

Continue Reading
©2026 South Alabama News | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes