Lockdown Lifted at Two Mobile Schools After Robbery Suspect Search
St. Pius X and Spencer Westlawn Elementary went on lockdown near Mobile's Beltline as police searched for a robbery suspect who was later taken into custody.
Mobile and Baldwin County News
St. Pius X and Spencer Westlawn Elementary went on lockdown near Mobile's Beltline as police searched for a robbery suspect who was later taken into custody.
Mobile County school officials point to credit recovery, evening classes and a mentoring program as key drivers behind improved graduation rates.
Mobile Police Chief James Barber launched evening sessions at 12 high schools aimed at steering young people away from criminal activity.
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.
Students moved into the new $10.5 million Calcedeaver Elementary as Mobile and Baldwin County schools advanced several major construction projects.
Mobile County opened applications for its seven magnet schools, with weekend open houses giving families a chance to tour campuses and apply.
Satsuma is spending $1.5 million to renovate the former Lee Elementary School, while Mobile County adds a welding academy and new testing data.
Administrators from the University of South Alabama and University of Mobile were honored by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission.
Mobile County students scored below new benchmarks in reading and math but above average in English on the first ACT Aspire testing round.
Baldwin County Superintendent Robbie Owen discusses school growth, the Digital Renaissance program and a March property tax vote.