Meet the Prichard City Council: Five Districts, One Legislative Body
The Prichard City Council's five district representatives, led by Council President Traci D. Hale, work with the mayor to set policy and adopt ordinances for the city.
Foley City Council to Consider Data Center Moratorium, Nuisance Hearings Aug. 17
The Foley City Council meets Aug. 17 to consider a temporary moratorium on data center and cryptocurrency mining applications, along with nuisance hearings and other business.
Prichard Town Hall Draws Large Crowd to Weigh Future of Police Department
Roughly 100 residents packed a Prichard town hall to weigh in on whether to abolish and rebuild the city's police department after a grand jury recommendation.
Foley Opens New Public Works Facility Built to Withstand Storms and Support Decades of Growth
Foley cut the ribbon on a new public works facility on East Section Street, a storm-resilient campus city leaders say will support the city's rapid growth for the next 40…
Geneva County Commissioner Raises Alarm Over Unpermitted Flock Safety Cameras
Geneva County officials are questioning why the city of Slocomb installed a surveillance camera on county-maintained property without a permit, prompting a debate over privacy and government oversight.
Baldwin County Commission Earns National Recognition for Budget Presentation
The Baldwin County Commission has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, one of the top honors in municipal finance.
Body Camera Fight Boils Over: Orange Beach Council Meeting Dissolves Into Shouting
An Orange Beach council meeting drew 2,000 livestream viewers and a packed City Hall before public comment devolved into accusations between the mayor, a council member's husband and residents.
Hastie Seeks Acquittal on Lone Conviction After Corruption Trial Verdict
Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie, cleared of 16 corruption counts, is now asking a judge to overturn her one remaining conviction.
Consultant Testifies He Returned ‘Blood Money’ Payment in Hastie Corruption Trial
A public relations consultant testified he returned a $10,000 payment tied to Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie's corruption trial.
Who Are Mobile County’s Highest-Paid Employees?
Mobile County's engineer topped the county payroll last year, followed closely by the probate judge, county administrator and sheriff, records show.