Lower Alabama

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, wants to dismiss a discrimination suit involving an Alabama hotel. The legal action has moved to dismiss its own lawsuit on behalf of a worker allegedly fired for his sexual orientation and gender identity, arguing that the case now conflicts with President Donald Trump's recent executive order. The White House action defines sexes in the United States as male or female.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is announcing a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Suresh Gee brings extensive tribal finance experience, including 21 years of previous work with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s finance team, the last seven of which he served as CFO.

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Some south Alabama breweries are working on a new beer to benefit a nonprofit environmental group that works to protect the state's…