Baldwin County Schools Propose Leaner $312 Million Budget for 2016 Despite Enrollment Growth
Baldwin County school officials presented a $312 million budget for 2016, down from $330 million, even as enrollment continues to climb.
Fairhope Sailing Duo Brings Home Gold From Special Olympics World Games
A unified sailing team trained at Fairhope Yacht Club won gold at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.
Spanish Fort’s New $7.8 Million Community Center Nears Long-Awaited Opening
After construction delays, Spanish Fort's new community center, city hall and first public library are expected to open under budget this fall.
Artist’s Massive Silk Sail Sculpture Takes Flight Inside New GulfQuest Museum
A 21-by-30-foot silk batik artwork depicting Mobile Bay was permanently installed in the rotunda of the soon-to-open GulfQuest museum in Mobile.
Phillips Preparatory School Races to Finish Renovation Before First Day of Classes
Crews worked around the clock to ready Phillips Preparatory School's renovated campus in Mobile as students returned for the new school year.
Spanish Fort Runners Trade Practice for Movie Set as Film Extras
Spanish Fort High School cross-country runners spent a day as extras on a movie set at their own school track, running alongside a Hollywood actor.
Theodore Man Charged After Friend Fatally Shot in Gun Mishap
A Theodore man faces a manslaughter charge after authorities say a loaded handgun accidentally discharged, fatally wounding a close, longtime friend.
Arc Logistics Admits It Was Already Storing Sulfuric Acid in Mobile Before Permit Vote
An Arc Logistics executive admitted the company was already storing sulfuric acid on Mobile's waterfront before council members voted on its permit.
Mobile Hits Arc Terminals, Trading Partner With Maximum Daily Fines Over Illegal Acid Storage
The City of Mobile is fining Arc Terminals and its business partner $298 a day for storing sulfuric acid on the waterfront without proper approval, and is seeking a court…
Monroe County Man Killed After Being Thrown From Tractor in Crash
A 71-year-old Franklin man died after his tractor was struck by a pickup truck on a rural Monroe County road north of Monroeville.