Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Ends Tonight
Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday ends at midnight, giving Panhandle-area shoppers a last chance to buy clothing, school supplies and electronics tax-free.
Escambia Superintendent Keith Leonard Visits Byrneville Elementary, Ernest Ward Middle for First Week of School
Escambia Superintendent Keith Leonard visited Byrneville Elementary and Ernest Ward Middle for his annual first-week-of-school tour, citing 32,000-plus students.
Escambia Schools Superintendent Says Smooth First Day Sets High Bar for the Year Ahead
Escambia County Superintendent Keith Leonard says a smooth first day for the district's nearly 32,000 students sets the tone for the year ahead.
Mobile Therapist Urges Parents to Watch for Signs of Anxiety as Students Return to School
A school-based therapist with AltaPointe Health is helping parents recognize the signs of anxiety in students as the new school year begins.
North Escambia Families Share First Day of School Photos in Annual Tradition
Parents across North Escambia County, Florida submitted hundreds of first-day-of-school photos this week, continuing a popular annual community tradition.
Escambia County Fire Rescue Crews Stand By in School Zones to Boost Driver Safety
Escambia County Fire Rescue crews are stationing trucks with lights activated in school zones to remind drivers to slow down as students return.
Mobile Kicks Off School Year With Backpack Giveaway and Family Celebration at Mardi Gras Park
The city of Mobile and Councilwoman Samantha Ingram hosted a back-to-school celebration at Mardi Gras Park Saturday, giving away 1,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies.
ALEA Urges Drivers to Slow Down as Alabama Students Head Back to School
ALEA is asking Alabama motorists to slow down and stay alert as school buses return to the roads and students head back to class statewide.
City of Mobile’s Back 2 School Bash Sends 1,000 Backpacks Home With Students at Mardi Gras Park
The City of Mobile and MPRD hosted the Back 2 School Bash at Mardi Gras Park Saturday, giving away 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies.
New Jubilee Elementary Welcomes About 700 Students as Baldwin County Schools Open
The new Jubilee Elementary School welcomed about 700 students Wednesday as roughly 31,000 kids across Baldwin County returned to class for the first day of school.