Daphne councilwoman's husband arrested

DAPHNE, Al.

Larry Barnette

The husband of Daphne, Al. mayoral hopeful Cathy Barnette was arrested this week for failing to appear in court on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Larry Barnette, 43, was arrested Wednesday on an outstanding warrant that was issued after he failed to appear for a court hearing in August, according to court records.
In March, prosecutors sought to revoke Barnette’s probation in a 2009 DUI case after he was arrested on the same charge again in Foley, court records indicate.
A warrant for his arrest was issued after he failed to appear in court in August.
Barnette was arrested while working at a McDonald’s, according to a motion from his attorney, Buzz Jordan.
Barnette was later released on $500 bail, Baldwin County Corrections Center records indicate.
He is slated to appear before Baldwin County District Court Judge Jody Bishop on Nov. 28.
His wife, Daphne Council President Cathy Barnette, who is vying to replace outgoing Mayor Fred Small, last week appeared to be a favorite candidate for the job. But her fellow council members abstained from voting for her until she proved she could acquire a $500,000 bond. The council is slated to vote again next week.
Small is leaving the post a year before his term expires.
The Barnettes could not be reached for comment today.