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Baldwin County

Fairhope man convicted in securities fraud case

May 15, 2012

“Tucker used this scheme to take victims’ money, promising to obtain millions in returns,” prosecutor Greg Biggs said. “However, he used investors’ hard-earned money for his own personal gain.”

Baldwin attorneys stand to collect $1.39 million in BP settlement

May 15, 2012

BAY MINETTE, Alabama — An $11.565 million settlement with BP for financial damages to Baldwin County will pay attorneys an estimated $1.397 million in fees with expenses continuing to add to the total until the deal is “consummated,” officials said today.

Fairhope officials warn public about feeding alligators

May 15, 2012

FAIRHOPE — City officials are asking the public to stop feeding alligators along the shore and especially at the Municipal Beach.

Baldwin County Commission eliminates press table

May 15, 2012

BAY MINETTE, Alabama — At the next meeting following a Press-Register cartoon and editorial critical of the Baldwin County Commission for a vote against setting a voting date for a school board sales tax, the table customarily set up for media representatives

Baldwin planning meeting with ADEM on arsenic findings at landfill

May 15, 2012

BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Staff members said at the Baldwin County Commission meeting today that the most recent testing from the suspect well in March showed arsenic was present, as has happened in past spring testing. Modeling done this year showed …

Elberta woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty

May 15, 2012

ELBERTA, Alabama — A 76-year-old Elberta woman who had a dog-breeding operation at her home pleaded guilty Monday to animal cruelty and illegal injection of rabies shots.

Gulf Shores officials to close thoroughfares during Hangout Music Festival

May 15, 2012

A number of streets in Gulf Shores will be closed during the Hangout Music Festival, city officials said.

Gulf Shores works closely with Hangout Music Fest to put on 3-day show

May 14, 2012

The economic impact is estimated at $30 million to Gulf Shores and the surrounding cities, said Grant Brown, director of recreation and cultural affairs for Gulf Shores.

Baldwin drafts letter objecting to $462,600 fee in state BP case

May 14, 2012

BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Baldwin County commissioners plan to fight a state court’s order to pay 4 percent of their BP settlement to a fund set aside for the plaintiffs’ steering committee legal fees, according to a draft letter in county records.

Man who shot at passing cars in Baldwin County found dead

May 14, 2012

A driver who took shots at passing cars on Interstate 65 in Baldwin County Sunday was found dead with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to law enforcement officers and a story on WMPI.com.

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