Mobile Fire-Rescue Welcomes First New Recruit Class Since 2013
Mobile Fire-Rescue welcomed 30 new recruits this week, its first new hiring class in more than two years, citing cost savings and staffing needs.
Mobile Police Host Fish Fry to Reconnect With Campground Neighborhood
Mobile police and city leaders are hosting a community fish fry in the Campground area after a major drug enforcement operation there.
Mobile Opera Artistic Director Steps Down Amid Funding Cuts
Mobile Opera's longtime artistic director has resigned after budget cuts forced the arts organization to restructure how it operates.
Fairhope Education Advisory Committee Plans Community Forum After Tax Vote
After Baldwin County voters rejected a school tax increase, Fairhope's Education Advisory Committee is organizing a public forum to gather input.
Baldwin County Presiding Judge Wilters Announces Retirement
Baldwin County Presiding Judge Robert Wilters is retiring after 22 years on the bench, fueling speculation about a possible district attorney run.
Baldwin County Unveils First Blue Star Memorial Highway to Honor Veterans
Schoolchildren joined WWII veterans Saturday as Baldwin County dedicated its first Blue Star Memorial Highway marker near Daphne and Fairhope.
Murphy High School Arts Students Stage Renaissance Gala to Fund Next Year’s Musical
Murphy High School's Four Arts students are staging a Renaissance-themed gala fundraiser in the cafeteria, since their auditorium remains storm-damaged.
Baldwin County Officials Plan Joint Meeting After School Tax Vote Fails
Baldwin County leaders are holding a joint commission-school board meeting for public input after voters rejected a major school tax package.
Fairhope Crossing Guard, Vietnam Veteran, Honored for Pushing Student to Safety
A Fairhope crossing guard and Vietnam veteran was honored by city leaders after he pulled a student out of the path of an accelerating vehicle.
Mobile Police Identify Three Suspects in String of Hotel Robberies
Mobile police identified three suspects accused of robbing guests at gunpoint during two overnight hotel holdups earlier this month in the city.