Downtown YMCA Members Sue to Block Move From Water Street
Members of the Moorer Branch YMCA sued to stop the relocation of the downtown Mobile fitness facility from Water Street to a smaller space in the Kress Building, alleging irregularities…
GOP Vetting Puts Judicial Hopeful Barnard’s Democratic Donations in the Spotlight
Mobile attorney Eaton Barnard faced an awkward review by local Republican officials over years of campaign donations to Democrats, under a party rule meant to inform GOP voters of cross-party…
Courthouse Politics Heat Up in Mobile and Baldwin Judicial Races
A wave of maneuvering reshaped judicial politics across Mobile and Baldwin counties, with a Mobile attorney challenging a sitting judge and a contested probate race taking shape in Baldwin.
Mobile Developer Matt Walker Set for Arraignment on Theft Counts
Mobile entrepreneur and real estate developer Matt Walker was scheduled for arraignment on four counts of receiving stolen property, in a case involving antiques allegedly taken from upscale homes whose…
Nodine Lawyers to Depose County Officials as Judge’s Recusal Stirs Debate
Defense attorneys scheduled depositions of a fellow commissioner, county lawyers and a circuit judge, while a judge's 12-page recusal order drew a pointed response from Mobile's presiding judge.
Police Benevolent Association Backs Ashley Rich in Mobile County DA Race
In a 3-2 screening committee vote, Mobile County's largest law enforcement association endorsed veteran prosecutor Ashley Rich over Mark Erwin in the Republican primary for district attorney.
Police Group Weighs Endorsement as Three Vie to Succeed Mobile County DA John Tyson
The Police Benevolent Association interviewed Ashley Rich, Mark Erwin and Don Foster as it prepared to endorse a candidate to succeed longtime Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson Jr.
Dark Skies Over the Jail: Herman Thomas Surrenders on a 57-Count Indictment
The former Mobile circuit judge surrendered on charges of extortion, kidnapping and sexual abuse involving nine inmates, while his lawyer denounced the case outside the jail as a 'high tech…
Riley Appoints Nodine to Vacant Mobile County Commission Seat Days After Runoff Win
Gov. Bob Riley appointed Mobile City Councilman Stephen Nodine to the vacant District 2 seat on the Mobile County Commission in July 2004, days after Nodine won the Republican runoff.