Candidates From Both Sides of Baldwin Tax Debate Seek State School Board Appointment
Candidates who backed and opposed Baldwin County's failed school tax proposal are both seeking the governor's appointment to a vacant state school board seat.
Mobile County School Board Weighs Adding E-Cigarettes to Tobacco Ban
Mobile County school officials considered expanding their tobacco use policy to explicitly prohibit e-cigarettes on campuses and at school events.
Mobile County School Board Weighs Property Sales for Two Former School Sites
Mobile County school officials considered a $500,000 offer for the old Crichton Elementary site and a prior sale of the former Augusta Evans campus.
Chickasaw School Board to Vote on Reopening Vacant Hamilton Elementary
Chickasaw's school board will vote on reopening the long-vacant Hamilton Elementary as the growing district adds a second campus.
Mobile Police Detective Fired After Trial Board Finds Misconduct
A veteran Mobile police detective was terminated after a departmental trial board found him guilty of disobeying orders and mishandling evidence.
Baldwin County School Board Refinances 2007 Bonds, Saving $10.4 Million
Baldwin County school board refinanced $89.4 million in bonds, saving $10.4 million, while also setting the 2015-16 calendar and coaching moves.
Bayside Academy in Daphne Names Michael Papa New Headmaster
Bayside Academy in Daphne has named Michael Papa, a former Navy captain and veteran school administrator, as its new headmaster.
Mobile Arts Council Director Bob Burnett Steps Down After 13 Years
Mobile Arts Council Executive Director Bob Burnett has resigned after thirteen years leading the nonprofit arts organization.
Baldwin County School Board Weighs Land Buy for Foley Agriculture Academy Farm
Baldwin County school officials are eyeing land near Foley High School for an Agriculture Academy farm, contingent on a March tax referendum.
Mobile County School Board Selects Contractor for New $25 Million Citronelle High
The Mobile County school board approved White-Spunner Construction to build the new $25 million Citronelle High School, set for completion in 2016.