Tag: Baldwin County news

Corrections facility exterior representing the Baldwin County jail where Stephen Nodine served his sentence

Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine Released After Two Years in Baldwin County Jail

James Bullard, October 13, 2014

Ex-Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine left the Baldwin County Corrections Center after serving two years on perjury and harassment charges.

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Residents attending a community forum discussion

Fairhope Forum Brings Medicaid Debate to Baldwin County Voters

James Bullard, September 24, 2014

A League of Women Voters forum in Fairhope drew Baldwin County doctors, lawmakers and residents into the statewide Medicaid debate.

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A panel discussion in front of a seated audience

Foley Forum Debates Common Core Before Packed Republican Women’s Luncheon

James Bullard, September 24, 2014

A South Baldwin Republican Women luncheon in Foley drew about 100 people to a heated panel debate over Common Core education standards.

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Police patrol vehicle used for automated license-plate recognition testing

Gulf Shores Police Test License-Plate Reading Cameras on Patrol Cars

James Bullard, September 15, 2014

Gulf Shores police are trialing automated license-plate reading cameras on a patrol car, scanning tags for stolen vehicles and expired registrations.

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Exterior of a hotel in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Foley Man to Pay Restitution as Charge Dropped in Gulf Shores Hotel Robbery

James Bullard, September 11, 2014

A Foley man’s felony theft charge in a Gulf Shores hotel robbery will be dropped once he pays restitution under a deal with Baldwin County prosecutors.

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Dredging and bridge construction equipment at a coastal pass

Dredging Begins at Gulf Shores’ Little Lagoon Pass as Bridge Project Continues

James Bullard, September 8, 2014

State crews begin a two-month dredging project at Little Lagoon Pass in Gulf Shores to restore storm-eroded beach near the ongoing bridge rebuild.

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A rural outdoor property setting suited for hosting weddings

Loxley Landowner Wins Split Vote to Open Wedding Venue on Rural Property

James Bullard, September 5, 2014

Baldwin County zoning commissioners narrowly approved a Loxley woman’s plan to host weddings on her 15-acre property after a 4-3 tie-breaking vote.

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United Way of Baldwin County Sets $1 Million Fundraising Goal for 2014

James Bullard, September 4, 2014

The United Way of Baldwin County kicked off its 2014 campaign in Daphne with a $1 million fundraising goal, its most ambitious target to date.

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USA Sets Enrollment Record as Baldwin, Mobile Schools See Big Changes

James Bullard, August 28, 2014

USA reports record fall enrollment while Baldwin County restructures its staff and Mobile County schools tackle major construction updates this week.

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A gavel and handcuffs on a desk representing a criminal case

Three More Indicted in 2012 Baldwin County Motorcycle Gang Killing

James Bullard, August 22, 2014

Three additional people were indicted in a 2012 Baldwin County killing tied to a motorcycle club, bringing the total number charged to eight.