Tag: Baldwin County news

Baldwin County school board budget hearing at Robertsdale High School

Baldwin County School Board Unveils $313 Million Spending Plan for 2015

James Bullard, August 19, 2014

Baldwin County’s school board presented a $313 million budget for 2015 during a public hearing at Robertsdale High School.

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Police patrol car representing a coastal Alabama police department

Gulf Shores Police Chief’s Open Letter Goes Viral Nationwide

James Bullard, August 18, 2014

An open letter from Gulf Shores Police Chief Ed Delmore criticizing a Missouri commander’s handling of civil unrest has spread nationally online.

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Baldwin County Schools Revise Meal Policy So No Student Goes Without Lunch

James Bullard, August 15, 2014July 15, 2026

Ahead of the 2014-15 year, the Baldwin County school board revised its meals payment policy so children short on money would not be denied breakfast or lunch, while requiring schools to track and recover the charges.

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A two-story brick building under construction on a downtown corner

New Theater Building Rising in Downtown Fairhope

James Bullard, August 15, 2014

A new two-story building replacing the fire-damaged Magnet Theater site in downtown Fairhope is expected to open its shops and offices by spring 2015.

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Mobile Bay waters where Algae Systems is considering a commercial wastewater-to-fuel facility

Daphne-Born Algae Fuel Project Eyes Full-Scale Commercial Site on Mobile Bay

James Bullard, August 15, 2014

A Daphne pilot project turning wastewater and algae into drinking water and crude oil is scouting a large commercial site on Mobile Bay.

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An empty grassy lot with weeds where a soccer complex is planned

Fairhope Regroups After Lone $5.4 Million Bid Sinks Soccer Complex Plans

James Bullard, August 14, 2014

Fairhope leaders rejected the only bid for its long-planned soccer complex after it came in far above budget, and are now retooling the project.

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A judge's gavel resting on a courtroom desk

Bay Minette Man Seeks Hearing on Bid to Remove Baldwin DA From His Case

James Bullard, August 13, 2014

A Bay Minette man facing theft and tax charges wants a hearing on his motion to bar Baldwin County DA Hallie Dixon and her office from prosecuting him.

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