B.C. Rain’s Turnaround: How a Struggling Mobile High School Rebuilt Its Culture
B.C. Rain High School's graduation rate jumped from 49 to 85 percent in three years, driven by an aerospace academy and a schoolwide culture shift.
Mobile County Schools Credit Three Programs for Rising Graduation Rates
Mobile County school officials point to credit recovery, evening classes and a mentoring program as key drivers behind improved graduation rates.
Mobile Mayor Stimpson Touts City’s Financial Turnaround After First Year
Mayor Sandy Stimpson says Mobile's finances swung from a $4.3 million deficit to a $15.4 million balance in his first year, though $250M in needs remain.
Prichard Chosen for EPA Sustainable Communities Program
Prichard was selected among dozens of applicants nationwide to receive EPA technical assistance aimed at boosting sustainable local development.
Sentencing Set for Mobile Woman Convicted in Retirement Home Theft Case
A Mobile woman who admitted stealing more than $20,000 from residents at a local retirement community now faces sentencing in federal court next week.
Foley Leads Push to Build Farm Produce Hub for Baldwin County Growers
Foley is converting a vacant industrial building into a produce hub meant to link Baldwin County farmers with restaurants, schools and grocers.
Citronelle Man Charged With Kidnapping, Rape After Cemetery Attack
A Citronelle man faces rape and kidnapping charges after police say he handcuffed a woman and assaulted her at a local cemetery.
Baldwin County School Board Weighs Land Buy for Foley Agriculture Academy Farm
Baldwin County school officials are eyeing land near Foley High School for an Agriculture Academy farm, contingent on a March tax referendum.
Hangout Music Festival Unveils Star-Studded 2015 Lineup for Gulf Shores
Hangout Music Festival organizers have released the 2015 lineup for the May 15-17 event in Gulf Shores, featuring Foo Fighters, Zac Brown Band, Beck and dozens more acts, with tickets…
Mobile Police Department Opens Applications for Citizens’ Academy
The Mobile Police Department is accepting applications for its free Citizens' Academy, offering residents a firsthand look at daily police work.