A 22-year veteran of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office resigned last month in the middle of an internal investigation into how he handled overtime hours and time records, according to a news release from the agency. The Sheriff’s Office said it spent several weeks conducting an administrative review and internal…
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Gulf Coast Classic Organizers Aim for Iron Bowl Status as Council President Demands the Paperwork
Organizers of the Gulf Coast Classic predicted the game would one day rival the Iron Bowl. Council President Reggie Copeland wanted bank statements, canceled checks and an honest attendance count.
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A $17,223 Printing Bill Draws Scrutiny in the Gulf Coast Classic Audit
An audit of the Gulf Coast Classic listed $17,223 in printing costs, far more than the Senior Bowl or BayFest spent. Organizers said the figure covered far more than tickets.
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Gulf Coast Classic Organizers Postpone Promised Briefing on Game’s Finances
A promised press conference on the Gulf Coast Classic’s $188,000 deficit was called off, with organizers citing sensitive negotiations. The city put $275,000 into last fall’s game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
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Line by Line, Copeland Picked Apart the Gulf Coast Classic’s $188,000 Deficit
The council president questioned the promotion budget, the ticket printing, the mayor’s luncheon and a step show with no revenue, and disputed the attendance count for a football game the city helped pay for.