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Think Baldwin's frenetic growth is primarily a function of Mobile flight? Think again

An AL.com analysis of data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that flight from Mobile accounts for a relatively small fraction of the frenetic growth that Baldwin has experienced for three decades.

 

Life Story: John Gwin, who died at 64, lived 'like there wasn't a tomorrow' for past 13 years

On the day her husband died, Suzette Gwin read him the 23rd Psalm, then she looked at him and said, "Isn't that beautiful?" He took one deep breath "and that was it," she said. "I couldn't have written a better script."

 

Saturday night's forecast is more calm and cool weather

The weather for Mobile will be calm and cool on Saturday night. (NWS)  MOBILE, Alabama-- The weather for Saturday night looks clear and calm according to the National Weather Service and the weekend still looks clear of rain, sure to...

 

Hangout Music Festival's behind-the-scene rock stars

While the Hangout Music Festival is packed with tons of musical talent this weekend, other behind-the-scenes professionals are hard at work keeping the throng of fans safe.

 

Fugitive captured by FBI in Semmes after 25 years on the loose

SEMMES, Alabama -- A fugitive on the loose for close to 25 years after escaping from a jail in Louisiana was found in Semmes and arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to a report on Nola.com.  Andy Fowler,...

 

Blue Star Salute celebrates Armed Forces Day at Battleship Park

Hundreds of attendees turned out to celebrate Armed Forces Day during the 10th annual Blue Star Salute at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park on Saturday morning, May 17, 2014.

 

Students turn the tassel at Citronelle High School graduation ceremony

CITRONELLE, Alabama -- The students were placed on a spot in the middle of the football  field at the graduation ceremony for Citronelle High School early Saturday. Before the diplomas were handed out and hats were thrown into the air,...

 

Governor Robert Bentley tours flood-damaged areas of Baldwin County

FAIRHOPE, Alabama -- Governor Robert Bentley toured areas of Baldwin County early Saturday, surveying damages from severe flooding around the Fish River last month. Bentley could be seen alongside Big Daddy's Grill owner, Jay Newsom, in a photo posted to...

 

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