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.
Monroeville Buzzes With Excitement Over Harper Lee’s Long-Awaited Second Novel
News that Harper Lee would publish a second novel sent her hometown of Monroeville into a flurry of excitement among shopkeepers and civic leaders.
What Does the Typical Mobile Tourist Look Like? New Study Offers Answers
A new visitor study gives Mobile tourism officials fresh insight into who visits the Port City, how long they stay and why they come to town.
Daphne Council Tables Malbis Rezoning Request Amid Historic District Concerns
The Daphne City Council declined to vote on annexing and rezoning land near the historic Malbis district, citing the lack of a clear development plan.
Second Mobile Couple Wins Right to Marry in Federal Court Ruling
A federal judge ruled in favor of a second Mobile-area same-sex couple days after striking down Alabama's ban on gay marriage as unconstitutional.
Heavy Rain Triggers Sewage Overflow in Baldwin County
A Robertsdale lift station overflowed after heavy overnight rainfall, sending more than 10,000 gallons of sewage into Rock Creek in Baldwin County.
Mobile Residents Debate the Future of the Aging Civic Center
Mayor Sandy Stimpson's admission that the Mobile Civic Center is underperforming has sparked a citywide debate over whether to renovate or replace it.
Armed Robbery at Mobile Restaurant Ends With Shot Fired, No Injuries
Mobile police say an armed man robbed a local restaurant and fired a shot on his way out, though thankfully no one was hurt in the evening incident.
Mobile Billboard Aimed at Uniting Nonbelievers Taken Down Early, Group Says
A Mobile billboard urging nonbelievers not to feel alone was taken down early, and the sponsoring group says it's owed more display time.
Mobile Attorney Helps Reunite Stolen Navy Sword With Its Original Owner
A Mobile lawyer's $40 pawn shop find turned into a decades-spanning search that reunited a Korean War Navy pilot with a sword stolen in 1971.