Tanger Outlets Foley Opens 2026 TangerKids Grants for Baldwin County Teachers
Tanger Outlets Foley has reopened its TangerKids Grants Program, offering Baldwin County teachers funding for classroom projects through Oct. 18, 2026.
Kingsfield Elementary Gets New Principal, Assistant Principal Ahead of School Year
The Escambia County School Board has named Maureen Cowart principal and Lisette Guttery assistant principal at Kingsfield Elementary, along with several other district staffing confirmations.
Termite Damage Shuts Down Parts of Murphy High School Library, Computer Labs
Termites caused structural damage to part of Murphy High School's library and two computer labs, prompting an emergency repair declaration. MCPSS says classes continue uninterrupted as the district moves to…
Ladd-Peebles Renovations Lag Years After MCPSS Takes Ownership
Three years after MCPSS bought Ladd-Peebles Stadium for one dollar, a district spokesperson says the final $2.3 million payout is due by Oct. 1, with no set deadline to spend…
Fairhope Cracks National Top 750 as 3 Alabama High Schools Land in Top 250
New Century Tech High School in Huntsville tops Alabama's new national high school rankings, with Homewood and Mountain Brook close behind and Fairhope High School representing south Alabama in the…
MCPSS Opens 2026-27 School Year With #BeTheReason Challenge, Football Kickoffs and AP Honors
Mobile County Public Schools kicked off the 2026-27 school year with Superintendent Chresal D. Threadgill's #BeTheReason challenge, football season send-offs at Vigor High School, a Camp Kindergarten welcome at Gilliard…
Mobile County School Board Member Johnny Hatcher Subject of Police Complaint After Verbal Threat Allegation
Mobile County school board member Johnny Hatcher is the subject of a police complaint after allegedly verbally threatening a man at a personnel hearing.
Thomasville Middle School Receives $100,000 State Grant for Cafeteria Upgrades
State Rep. Thomas Jackson secured a $100,000 grant for Thomasville Middle School to fund cafeteria improvements.
Mobile County Reports Continued Drop in Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism as School Year Opens
Mobile County's DA office reports truancy fell another 31% and chronic absenteeism dropped 3% last school year under its Helping Families Initiative.
Baldwin County Public Schools Welcomes Teachers Back With Annual Institute
Baldwin County Public Schools kicked off the new school year with its annual teacher institute, bringing educators from across the county together ahead of the first day of class.