Mobile County Schools Allocated $33 Million for Construction in 2009
The Mobile County School Board allocated $33 million in mostly stimulus-funded construction work in 2009, including renovations at B.C. Rain and Scarborough schools.
Senior Bowl Reached Long-Term Mobile Agreement in 2009
Senior Bowl officials and the Ladd-Peebles Stadium board reached a proposed long-term agreement in October 2009 to keep the annual game in Mobile through 2018.
Senior Bowl Reached Deal to Remain in Mobile for 2010
Mobile and Senior Bowl officials reached a 2009 agreement to keep the 2010 game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium while negotiations continued on a longer contract.
Baldwin School Board Sought One-Cent Sales Tax During 2009 Budget Crisis
Facing a $38 million shortfall and projected revenue losses, the Baldwin County Board of Education voted in 2009 to seek a one-cent sales tax increase.
Mobile County School Board Rejected Taser Proposal in 2009
The Mobile County School Board voted 3-2 against allowing school security personnel to carry Tasers in 2009 after a public debate over student safety and campus security.
Mobile School Board Prepared to Vote on Closures and Magnet Program Move in 2009
The Mobile County School Board prepared to vote in April 2009 on proposed campus closures and a move for the math and science middle-school magnet program.
Baldwin County Board Closed Fairhope Alternative School in 2009
The Baldwin County School Board voted unanimously in 2009 to close the Alternative School in Fairhope while delaying a decision on Vaughn Elementary in Stockton.
Baldwin County Considered Closing Vaughn Elementary in 2009
Facing a projected $47 million shortfall over two years, Baldwin County schools considered closing Vaughn Elementary in 2009, a move officials said could save millions.
Prichard Residents Pressed for Water-Board Changes in 2009
Prichard residents and Mayor Ron Davis discussed high water bills, water-board authority and public-record costs at a February 2009 City Council meeting.
Sears Call Center Sought About 200 Workers in Mobile in 2009
A Sears call center on Demetropolis Road planned to hire about 200 customer service and sales workers in Mobile in early 2009.