Two Years After Corruption Scandal, Bayou La Batre Still Rebuilding Trust
Two years after ex-mayor Stan Wright's corruption conviction, Bayou La Batre's council and residents are still rebuilding trust in city government.
Tim James Challenges Byrne to Debates, Opens Mobile HQ with Four Mayors Behind Him
James demanded a series of public debates as attack ads roiled the Republican primary, then opened a Mobile headquarters flanked by the mayors of Satsuma, Citronelle, Bayou La Batre and…
Collier Signs the Bayou La Batre Contract, Citing a Gas Hub and 400 Construction Jobs
State Rep. Spencer Collier signed a one-year, $52,000 contract to coordinate economic development for Bayou La Batre and said he was already working on a natural gas storage hub that…
Bayou La Batre Poised to Hire a Sitting Legislator, and the Mayor’s Cousin, for Development Job
State Rep. Spencer Collier was the front-runner for a $52,000-a-year contract to coordinate economic development for Bayou La Batre, a job to be awarded by Mayor Stan Wright, who is…
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All Politics Is Local: Previewing Mobile County’s August Municipal Elections
From Saraland to Bayou La Batre, voters across Mobile County prepared to choose mayors and council members on Aug. 26, with runoffs to follow. Seasoned observers offered their reading of…
Money Talks: Filings Reveal the Shape of the 2004 Mobile County Commission Races
Pre-election campaign finance filings in May 2004 showed Mobile County Commission candidates raising tens of thousands of dollars from PACs, contractors, doctors and developers ahead of the June 1 primary.
Bayou La Batre Mayor Backs Challenger, Touching Off Feud Over Block Grant Money
Bayou La Batre Mayor Stan Wright endorsed challenger Mike Burdine over incumbent Mobile County Commissioner Mike Dean in 2004, alleging the fishing village had been shortchanged on block grant funds.…