Baldwin Jury Convicts David Coombs of Capital Murder
After a nearly three-week trial in Bay Minette, a Baldwin County jury deliberated just 75 minutes before convicting David Coombs of capital murder in the 2009 robbery and shooting of…
Councilman John Williams Enters Race for Mobile County Commission
Mobile City Councilman John Williams formally announced his candidacy for the District 3 seat on the Mobile County Commission, joining a crowded Republican field for the March primary.
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.
Alabama Immigration Law Squeezes Owners of Mobile Homes
Under a provision of Alabama's new immigration law, owners of mobile homes who could not verify legal presence would be unable to renew their registrations, raising the prospect of moving…
Mobile SketchCrawl Heads to USA Campus for a Day of Drawing Oct. 15
The Mobile Arts Council will host its ninth SketchCrawl on Saturday, Oct. 15, giving artists of every skill level a full day to sketch the University of South Alabama campus.…
From Murder to Misdemeanor: Grand Jury Reshapes the Nodine Case
A Baldwin County grand jury dramatically reduced the charge against Stephen Nodine to criminally negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, in the death of Angel Downs, drawing sharp reactions from all sides.
Mobile Council Members Press Mayor With Questions on Youth Curfew
Three Mobile city councilors met with Mayor Sam Jones over his crime package and delivered a long list of pointed questions about the proposed youth curfew and a saggy-pants ordinance.
Veteran Defense Attorney John Beck Joins Nodine’s Team
Baldwin County defense attorney John Beck signed on without charge to assist in defending former commissioner Stephen Nodine, as the defense pointed to new evidence in the death of Angel…
Insurance Reform Panel to Hear Coastal Voices in Mobile
The Alabama Affordable Homeowners Insurance Commission scheduled a public forum in Mobile, and Sen. Ben Brooks urged a strong coastal turnout on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Should Mobile Pay Its Mayor Like a CEO? A Council Idea Stirs Debate
A Mobile city councilor is expected to propose more than doubling the mayor's salary to $200,000, making the case that the city must pay a market rate to attract executive…