Baldwin County commissioners approved a $124.87 million budget with a small pay raise for county workers amid ongoing debate over road repair funding.
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Coverage of Baldwin County Commission from South Alabama News, the local news source for Mobile, Baldwin and the surrounding counties of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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Baldwin Beach Express Speed Study Weighs 55 vs. 65 MPH
Baldwin County is studying traffic data on the Baldwin Beach Express as drivers push to raise the 55 mph limit toward 65.
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New Baldwin County Commissioner Brings Fresh Tone to First Meetings
Days into the job, Baldwin County’s newest commissioner is already drawing praise from colleagues for a calmer, more cooperative meeting atmosphere.
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Baldwin County Commission District 2 Race Heads to Runoff Between James and Elliott
Incumbent Bob James and challenger Chris Elliott face off in a runoff for the Baldwin County Commission District 2 seat after a close primary.
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Baldwin County to Display ‘In God We Trust’ Banner in Commission Chambers
Baldwin County plans to hang an ‘In God We Trust’ banner in its commission chambers in Bay Minette, following a similar move in Mobile County.
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Baldwin County Asks Local Agencies to Help Pay for Its $4.5 Million Emergency Radio Network
Baldwin County set aside $335,000 to maintain the countywide emergency radio system in 2015 and asked the cities and volunteer fire departments that rely on it to share the cost.
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What Mobile and Baldwin County Voters Need to Know for the 2014 Republican Runoff
Low expected turnout means every vote counts more in Tuesday’s Republican runoff races across Baldwin and Mobile counties.
Baldwin County Declines to Take On Removal of Flood Debris From State Waterways
Facing a cleanup estimated at up to $10 million, the Baldwin County Commission voted 4-0 to decline the state’s request that it remove flood debris from rivers such as the Fish and Bon Secour.
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Baldwin County Declines to Fund 2015 Alabama Bass Trail Event at Live Oak
Baldwin County commissioners declined to help fund a 2015 Alabama Bass Trail tournament at Live Oak Landing, but the trail’s director said she still planned to bring the event to Bay Minette.
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Primary Night Redraws the Map in Mobile and Baldwin County Races
Ashley Rich routed Mark Erwin, Vivian Figures turned back Herman Thomas, and Baldwin County’s incumbent district attorney failed to make her own runoff, as local observers assessed a night of upheaval.