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Orange Beach stories
Local news
The revival rekindles a lawsuit over body cam footage that purportedly shows Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call.
News
Baldwin County authorities flagged fishy practices at Orange Beach's health provider. Feds found scant records of how controlled substances flow through the provider.
Courts
A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Orange Beach, but the plaintiff was given 30 days to amend and refile the suit.
Courts
A lawsuit is seeking footage of police encountering Mayor Tony Kennon after audio confirmed a bartender reported a naked man assaulting a woman.
Municipal elections
Amid controversy, the incumbent secured his position, having admitted to being at a public building during a reported incident of domestic violence.
Courts
The response challenges Alabama law allowing procedural hurdles to acquiring public records.
Local news
Audio surfaced of Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call, raising questions about his actions and police response.
Municipal elections
The debate touched on the controversy over a potential domestic violence incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon at a public building.
Courts
The city argues that the plaintiff did not follow proper procedure to request public records.