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Jacob Holmes is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected]

Municipal elections

Orange Beach mayor reelected amid controversy over domestic violence report

Amid controversy, the incumbent secured his position, having admitted to being at a public building during a reported incident of domestic violence.

Jacob Holmes

August 27, 2025

Contentious Ozark mayor loses big in reelection bid

Ozark's mayor, censured in 2023 after turbulent exchanges and threats, lost his reelection bid, securing only 30 percent of the vote.

Jacob Holmes

August 27, 2025

Fairhope council candidates backed by book banners go 1 for 5

Candidates backed by groups supporting book relocation at Fairhope Public Library faced election, with only one securing a victory.

Jacob Holmes

August 27, 2025

Depose and deport: DOJ calls for rare move in Campos-Reyos case

Last week, the Department of Justice sought rare depositions of undocumented immigrants held as witnesses, likely to be deported by ICE.

Jacob Holmes

August 26, 2025

Opinion

How a Florida ruling spells doom for Alabama’s book banning efforts

A judge found the Florida law "plainly slip(s)" into unconstitutional censorship, and Alabama is doing the same thing.

Jacob Holmes

August 25, 2025

Orange Beach resident defends public records lawsuit in new filing

The response challenges Alabama law allowing procedural hurdles to acquiring public records.

Jacob Holmes

August 25, 2025

Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster kids

State agencies broadened access, ensuring every foster child aged 0-5 receives a free book monthly, cultivating a love of reading and early success.

Jacob Holmes

August 21, 2025

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League of Women Voters provides voter education tool for municipal elections

Ahead of municipal elections, the League of Women Voters launched a nonpartisan resource providing candidate information, registration details, and polling place links.

Jacob Holmes

August 21, 2025

Prattville resident says city unlawfully offers healthcare benefits to part-time attorneys

A Prattville resident warned the City Council for two years about unlawfully providing healthcare benefits to part-time attorneys, citing state and federal violations.

Jacob Holmes

August 20, 2025

Body cam audio leaks of Orange Beach mayor at scene of domestic violence report

Audio surfaced of Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call, raising questions about his actions and police response.

Jacob Holmes

August 19, 2025