Bay Briefs

A local ministry is strongly considering legal action against the city of Bayou La Batre after what they say is a concerted attempt by the city to shut down its homeless shelter, but officials claim they’re only trying to ensure...

Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson will host her annual State of the City address Thursday, April 26, at 3 p.m. at the James P. Nix Center on Bayou Drive. In a recent interview, Wilson said she was eager to tout accomplishments from...

The Mobile City Council approved a slew of grant funds Tuesday to help the city’s homeless population. The majority of the $166,609 grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development will go to the...

After retooling her approach, Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson has successfully sold colleagues on a proposal to build a multi-field soccer complex to serve the sport’s burgeoning local community. Commissioners...

Two sources tell Lagniappe the city has put oversight of Parks and Recreation into the hands of the Mobile Police Department. Councilman Fred Richardson initially brought up concerns over the unusual move during a pre-conference...

With a decision in hand from the state superintendent’s office on a start date for the nascent Gulf Shores city school system, Baldwin County Superintendent Eddie Tyler is ready to move forward. Last week Ed Richardson’s office...

Two political newcomers are looking to unseat a longtime incumbent in the June 5 primary race to become the Baldwin circuit court clerk. Jody Campbell has served in the office 14 and a half years, after serving the last three...

Editor: Sadly, our world is undergoing prolonged transformational stress. At no point in recorded history has greater social conflict been communicated between the advocates of a more equitable society opposing those fearful of...