Spanish Fort Council Rejects $769,000 Artificial Turf Project at Toros Stadium
The Spanish Fort City Council voted down a new artificial turf field at the high school stadium, with the mayor citing lingering tax referendum fallout.
Baldwin County Schools Weigh Funding Options After Tax Vote Defeat
Baldwin County school leaders held a public listening session on alternative funding ideas after voters rejected new property taxes for schools.
Baldwin County Leaders Question Why Tax Revenue Isn’t Climbing Faster
Commissioners pressed officials on why Baldwin County property tax revenue lags population growth, as neighboring counties post larger gains.
What Happens if Baldwin County’s School Tax Referendum Fails?
Baldwin County school officials outlined the financial fallout facing the district if voters reject part or all of a March property tax referendum.
Saraland Schools Push Toward Jan. 27 Vote on Property Tax for Campus Upgrades
Saraland City Schools is holding informational meetings ahead of a Jan. 27 referendum on a 7.5-mill tax increase to fund a $20 million improvement plan.
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Mobile County Schools as Baldwin County Sets Tax Vote
Mobile County schools saw a sharp rise in pertussis cases this fall, while Baldwin County set a March referendum on a school construction tax.
Mobile County High School Bands Could Earn More for 2015 Mardi Gras Parades
A new pay schedule before the Mobile County school board would set fixed fees for high school bands marching in Mardi Gras parades.
Baldwin County’s Senate District 32 Race Pits Pittman Against McCuiston
State Sen. Trip Pittman faced independent challenger Kimberly McCuiston in Baldwin County's Senate District 32 race in the 2014 general election.
Baldwin County Schools Say Budget Is ‘On Track’ as Penny Tax Revenue Edges Up
Baldwin County's school system reported it was on pace to close fiscal 2014 with a healthy reserve as its one-cent education sales tax brought in slightly more money than the…
Baldwin County School Board Approves $4 Million in Raises, New Hires
The Baldwin County school board approved more than $4 million in employee raises and new hires during a June 2014 meeting.