First Same-Sex Couples Marry in Mobile After Federal Ruling
Mobile County began issuing same-sex marriage licenses after a federal court order, drawing celebrating couples to the probate office downtown.
Mobile Federal Judge Clarifies Marriage Ruling Applies Statewide
A Mobile-based federal judge clarified that her ruling striking down Alabama's same-sex marriage ban applies to probate officials in all 67 counties.
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.
Spanish Fort Nears Completion of $2.7 Million Bluff Stabilization Project
Spanish Fort is wrapping up a $2.7 million project to stabilize an eroding bluff near the Mobile Bay Causeway after years of litigation. Officials say final
Alabama Supreme Court Backs Prichard Mayor in Fire Chief Firing Dispute
The Alabama Supreme Court sided with Prichard's mayor in a two-year legal fight over the firing of the city's former fire chief.
Redistricting Fight Comes to Mobile as Rep. Randy Davis, Joe Reed Headline Luncheon
Rep. Randy Davis and Alabama Democratic Conference Chairman Joe Reed will debate Alabama's redistricting fight at a Mobile luncheon.
State Fights Mobile Couple’s Bid to Force Recognition of Adoption in Federal Court
Alabama's Attorney General argued in Mobile federal court that a same-sex couple's stepparent adoption lawsuit should be dismissed entirely.
Mobile Man Who Killed Young Father in 1998 Denied Parole Chance Again
Alabama's high court refused to reconsider the life sentence of a Mobile man convicted of killing a 20-year-old father in 1998.
Spanish Fort Reaches $2.5 Million Settlement Over Eroding Mobile Bay Bluff
Spanish Fort settled a five-year lawsuit by agreeing to buy two homes threatened by an eroding Mobile Bay bluff, a deal costing over $2.5 million.
National Watchdog Groups Challenge Mobile County’s ‘In God We Trust’ Plaque Decision
National church-state watchdog groups pushed back on Mobile County's approval of an 'In God We Trust' plaque within days of the June 2014 vote.