Baldwin County Schools Considered 300 Teaching Cuts in 2009
The Baldwin County School Board discussed cutting 300 teaching positions and other cost-saving measures during the 2009 school-finance crisis.
Mobile Airport Leaders Sought More Local Passengers in 2009
Mobile Airport Authority leaders met with business and community representatives in 2009 to discuss fares, service and ways to draw more passengers to Mobile Regional.
Southern Living Named Fairhope Among the South’s Best Small Towns in 2009
Southern Living ranked Fairhope No. 2 among the South’s best small towns in 2009, citing its charm, hospitality, scenery and recreation.
Sprinkler System Flooded Mobile County Probate Court in 2009
A fire-sprinkler system flooded Mobile County Probate Court in January 2009, damaging documents at the Government Street building that holds records including marriage licenses and voting materials.
George Hall Elementary Earned National School Change Award in 2008
George Hall Elementary in Mobile was named one of six recipients of the 2008 Panasonic National School Change Award for academic improvement.
Saraland School Board Set Early Plans for New High School in 2008
As Saraland prepared to open a new high school in 2009, the school board considered cheerleading safety rules and selected red and gray as the school colors in 2008.
Saraland Planned New High School After 2007 School-System Split
Saraland school leaders outlined a new high school campus and transition plans in 2007 as the city prepared to separate from the Mobile County school system.