Mobile Schools Considered Cutting 259 Teaching Positions in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report detailed potential Mobile County school-system cuts, including teaching positions and education initiatives.
Mobile School Board Considered Student Drug Testing in 2008
In 2008, Mobile County school leaders proposed drug testing for some students at four schools, including participants in extracurricular activities and student drivers.
Mobile Schools Began Rehiring Some Teachers in 2008
Mobile school officials said in May 2008 that some previously laid-off teachers, particularly in hard-to-fill subjects, were being reassigned to classrooms.
Mobile County Schools Watched State Budget Debate in 2008
In May 2008, Mobile County Public Schools officials said the state education budget debate could lead to additional local cuts after more than $30 million had already been removed.
Mobile County Schools Considered Student Drug-Testing Program in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported that Mobile County school and community leaders considered a student drug-testing program in 2008.
Mobile County Schools Considered Student Drug Testing in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report covered Mobile County Public Schools' discussion of a possible high-school student drug-testing program.
Loxley Elementary Teacher Was Found Guilty on Drug Charges in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported that a Loxley Elementary math teacher was found guilty on drug charges in a Baldwin County courtroom in 2008.
Baldwin County Schools Named 2008 Teachers of the Year
Archived WKRG coverage reported the Baldwin County Public School System's 2008 Teachers of the Year from Fairhope schools.
Mobile Report Considered Steroid Use in Local Baseball in 2007
A 2007 WKRG report examined whether performance-enhancing substance use was a concern among Mobile-area high school and college baseball players.
Fairhope Recycling Program Highlighted in 2007 Community Report
Archived WKRG coverage highlighted Fairhope's recycling program, school participation and a 2007 electronics-recycling event.