Bishop State Highlighted Mobile Demand for Technical Workers in 2009
Bishop State leaders said Mobile employers continued to need workers in air conditioning, refrigeration and electrical trades during the 2009 recession.
Baldwin County Began H1N1 Testing in April 2009
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.
Mobile School Board Prepared to Vote on Closures and Magnet Program Move in 2009
The Mobile County School Board prepared to vote in April 2009 on proposed campus closures and a move for the math and science middle-school magnet program.
Nick Saban Spoke at Team Focus Dinner in Mobile in 2009
Alabama football coach Nick Saban was the featured speaker at Team Focus's 2009 dinner at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell Center in Mobile.
Fairhope Deal Website Promoted Local Savings During 2009 Recession
A Fairhope resident launched FrugalFairhope.com in 2009 to connect consumers with coupons, discounted gift certificates and local deals during the recession.
MASA Chairman Vic Lott Fires Back at Tampa Rumors as Mayor Jones Muddies Senior Bowl Funding Fight
Facing a Tampa Tribune report that the Senior Bowl was eyeing a move, MASA chairman Vic Lott issued a detailed rebuttal in April 2009, even as Mayor Sam Jones' comments…
Baldwin County Board Closed Fairhope Alternative School in 2009
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.
Mobile School Chief Considered Revising 2009 Closure and Consolidation List
Mobile County school leaders said in March 2009 that some proposed campus closures or consolidations could be reconsidered after public hearings and funding news.
Senior Bowl’s Mobile Future Was Uncertain During 2009 Talks
In March 2009, Senior Bowl leaders said the event had not entered exclusive talks with Tampa but was considering interest from other cities as Mobile's contract expired.
Baldwin County Considered Closing Vaughn Elementary in 2009
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.