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Coverage of school safety from South Alabama News, the local news source for Mobile, Baldwin and the surrounding counties of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Baldwin County A law enforcement officer speaking to a group of school staff in a classroom setting

FBI and Daphne Police Train Baldwin County School Officers to Spot Online Threats to Children

James Bullard, July 8, 2026July 14, 2026

School resource officers and educators from across Baldwin County gathered at Daphne Middle School for an FBI-led course on online child exploitation, radicalization and the warning signs adults most often miss.

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Brewton Former Brewton band director sentenced in Escambia County court case

Ex-Brewton Band Director Sentenced to 3 Years After Plea Deal in Student Sex Case

James Bullard, November 10, 2014

A former Brewton band director will serve three years in the Escambia County Jail after pleading guilty in a case involving sexual contact with students.

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Baldwin County Exterior view of a high school campus building

Emailed Bomb Threat Puts Foley High School on Alert, Investigation Underway

James Bullard, October 29, 2014

An emailed bomb threat against Foley High School staff triggered a police search and a rapid notification alert to parents before being cleared.

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Mobile Police officer working with a school resource officer on campus safety

How Mobile Police and School Resource Officers Respond to Campus Threats

James Bullard, October 20, 2014

Mobile police and Mobile County school resource officers describe how they coordinate quickly when a weapon or threat is reported on campus.

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Mobile County Gavel representing juvenile court proceedings

Vigor High School Shooting Attempt Could Bring Attempted Murder Charge

James Bullard, August 15, 2014

Prosecutors say a Vigor High School student who tried to fire a gun at a classmate will face an upgraded attempted murder charge in juvenile court.

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Mobile County Gavel representing juvenile court proceedings

Vigor High School Shooting Attempt Could Bring Attempted Murder Charge

James Bullard, August 15, 2014

Prosecutors say a Vigor High School student who tried to fire a gun at a classmate will face an upgraded attempted murder charge in juvenile court.

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Mobile County Students and parents outside an elementary school on the first day of classes

Saraland Elementary Opens School Year with Focus on Safety

James Bullard, August 15, 2014

Saraland Elementary opened the school year with new safety measures, including radios for staff and stricter visitor check-in rules.

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Mobile County Police vehicle outside a high school

Prichard Police: Vigor High School Student Tried to Fire Gun on Campus

James Bullard, August 13, 2014

A 14-year-old brought a handgun to Vigor High School in Prichard and tried twice to fire it during a classroom altercation before being subdued.

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Baldwin County Emergency management workers monitoring storm tracking screens

Hurricane Planner Named to Lead Alabama’s Emergency Management Agency

James Bullard, January 23, 2008

Gov. Bob Riley appointed Brock Long, a former FEMA hurricane program manager for six southeastern states, as director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, putting a storm specialist atop the state’s disaster response.

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