Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Mobile County Schools as Baldwin County Sets Tax Vote
Mobile County schools saw a sharp rise in pertussis cases this fall, while Baldwin County set a March referendum on a school construction tax.
Baldwin County School Board Unanimously Hires Robbie Owen as Superintendent
The Baldwin County school board voted unanimously to make Robbie Owen the district's permanent superintendent, ending months of interim leadership.
Baldwin County School Board Poised to Name Permanent Superintendent
Baldwin County's school board is expected to name a permanent superintendent Thursday, with interim chief Robbie Owen seen as the frontrunner.
Baldwin County Interim Superintendent: iPads, Laptops Are ‘One Tool of Many’ in Classrooms
Interim superintendent Robbie Owen says Baldwin County has no plans to drop its Digital Renaissance device program despite rumors to the contrary.
Baldwin County Schools Unveil $350M Plan, Push for March Tax Referendum
Baldwin County schools unveiled a $350 million capital needs plan and will ask voters to approve an 8-mill tax hike in March.
Baldwin County Schools Unveil $350 Million Wish List to Handle Explosive Growth
Baldwin County school officials outlined a $350 million capital plan and possible tax referendum to keep up with fast-growing enrollment.
Spanish Fort Opens Search for Council Seat, Backs Traffic Study and Ballpark Drainage Fix
Spanish Fort is seeking applicants for a vacant council seat while funding a regional traffic signal study and a school drainage project.
Mobile Tea Party Group Snubs Bentley, Backs Write-Ins Over Unopposed Republicans
Mobile's Common Sense Campaign withheld support for Gov. Robert Bentley over Common Core while backing several local write-in candidates.
Orange Beach and Baldwin County School Officials Clashed Over the Numbers Behind a Breakaway School System
Weeks before a September 2014 referendum, Orange Beach and Baldwin County school officials remained split over enrollment counts and funding projections for a proposed city-run school system.
Baldwin County School Board Unveils $313 Million Spending Plan for 2015
Baldwin County's school board presented a $313 million budget for 2015 during a public hearing at Robertsdale High School.