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Mobile and Baldwin counties are taking a close look at what was done to prepare for this week's flooding as well as what can be improved as we look towards hurricane season.

Barbara Drummond, a former Press-Register reporter, said she initially resisted suggestions that she run for state representative. The former spokeswoman for past Mobile Mayor Sam Jones said her political background has been behind the scenes.

The defendants in a pair of closely watched felony cases pleaded not guilty on Thursday and will now wait to see if their cases will be sent to a grand jury.

Mobile County District Attorney Ashley Rich said the lawsuit was filed after an investigation originated from a complaint by a Prichard resident. Martin-Harris said she was not aware that dates had been set in the case.

The devastating rain storm that plagued south Alabama and other Gulf Coast communities Tuesday night into Wednesday dumped upward of 20 inches on some areas of Baldwin County. All that water funneled into the main river watersheds of the county. The Fish River watershed alone encompassing 158 square miles, from Fairhope to Stapleton to Magnolia Springs.

Sewage overflow is a consequence of flooding and officials urge caution for health reasons.

Some roads in Baldwin County remained closed Thursday afternoon as the Gulf Coast region continued to dry out following two days of historic rainfall.

Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Fairhope, said he will take a helicopter tour with Baldwin County Commissioner Tucker Dorsey and Baldwin County Emergency Management Director Mitchell Sims.

Officials, teachers and students at Gulf Shores High School were all smiles Tuesday morning as the Hangout Music Fest put $25,000 into a new partnership.

Police arrested a Booker T. Washington Middle School student on Wednesday afternoon after a gun was reported on campus, according to the Mobile Police Department.