Up until a few years ago, our Chamber of Commerce (currently BBA), organized a trip of community leaders and politicians to visit other cities. They were called the “BIG Trips,” and the purpose was to learn what works in other communities.... More

"Joey has called me this morning and conceded," Sisk said. "So it is over."... More

BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- A resolution calling for a school sales tax vote in February to replace Baldwin County’s expiring 1 percent temporary sales tax failed at Tuesday’s County Commission meeting in a 2-2 vote.... More

Michael Noe's petitions for a place on the November ballot as an independent candidate fell 71 signatures short of the number needed. Republican nominee Phil Vandiver has no opposition in November and is virtually assured of succeeding Dale Strong as the District 4 commissioner.... More

Jerry Carl, candidate for Mobile County Commission, District 3, thanks his supporters during their election night party at his campaign headquarters following Mike Deans concession phone call in the race Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Mobile, Alabama. (Press-Register, John David...... More

The budget now faces review by the Ways and Means - Education Committee of the state House of Representatives.... More

MONTGOMERY -- A bill that would require parents of minor children to attend a four-hour class prior to divorcing stalled in the House today, under a filibuster from the House Legislative Black Caucus.... More

MONTGOMERY -- The Legislature today passed a bill to lower the age at which children must attend school from 7 to 6.... More

MONTGOMERY -- Three property insurance bills rocketed through a House committee today and need only the approval of the full House to land on Gov. Robert Bentley's desk.... More

Mobile Councilwoman Gina Gregory said that a committee of truly independent financial professionals is needed to ensure credibility in the eyes of Mobile residents.... More