Baldwin County Schools Reported Rising Flu Cases During 2009 H1N1 Outbreak
Baldwin County physicians and schools reported dozens of flu cases in August 2009, including confirmed H1N1 infections and a growing number of school alerts.
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Baldwin County physicians and schools reported dozens of flu cases in August 2009, including confirmed H1N1 infections and a growing number of school alerts.
Mobile County reported 81 confirmed H1N1 cases and Baldwin County 29 in August 2009 as local health officials prepared for vaccine availability.
A profitable 2009 summer tourist season on Pleasure Island offered a potential boost to Baldwin County school revenue as the system faced a $56 million shortfall and possible support-staff layoffs.
Facing a $38 million shortfall and projected revenue losses, the Baldwin County Board of Education voted in 2009 to seek a one-cent sales tax increase.
Talk among defense lawyers has the veteran Baldwin County prosecutor mulling a comeback. Whetstone says he intends to get more politically active, but not to run for office again.
Robertsdale police announced the 2009 arrest of a Baldwin County drug suspect after a caller reported seeing him near the Highway 59 and Highway 90 intersection.
Baldwin County health officials said a possible H1N1 flu case was under testing in April 2009 while Gulf Shores officials sought to calm unfounded outbreak rumors.
A Fairhope resident launched FrugalFairhope.com in 2009 to connect consumers with coupons, discounted gift certificates and local deals during the recession.
The Baldwin County School Board voted unanimously in 2009 to close the Alternative School in Fairhope while delaying a decision on Vaughn Elementary in Stockton.
Facing a projected $47 million shortfall over two years, Baldwin County schools considered closing Vaughn Elementary in 2009, a move officials said could save millions.