Mobile and Baldwin County News
Sports and political analyst Danny Sheridan made Mayor Sam Jones a heavy favorite for re-election in 2013, prompting prospective challenger Tilmon Brown to argue that no candidate is unbeatable.
Mobile contractor and historic-preservation developer Tilmon Brown confirmed his interest in the mayor's office, saying he would form an exploratory committee by Labor Day.
A Mobile tea party organizer argued the city's $18.5 million shortfall was the product of optimistic budget assumptions, and urged the council to exhaust cost cuts and asset sales before…