Baldwin County Weighs Merging Eastern Shore Transportation Planning Group Into Regional Commission
Baldwin County officials are considering folding the Eastern Shore's transportation planning organization into a Mobile-based regional commission.
Thomas Hospital Proposes South Alabama’s First Free-Standing ER in Daphne
Thomas Hospital has applied to build south Alabama's first free-standing emergency department in Daphne, backed by a unanimous city council endorsement.
Local Pro Wrestler Denied Bail in Mobile Murder Case
A Mobile-area professional wrestler was denied bail this week on a murder charge tied to a Spanish Fort man's death years earlier.
Baldwin County Officials Plan Joint Meeting After School Tax Vote Fails
Baldwin County leaders are holding a joint commission-school board meeting for public input after voters rejected a major school tax package.
Bathroom Graffiti Sparks Rumor Storm, Extra Police Presence at Spanish Fort Middle
Baldwin County schools added police at Spanish Fort Middle after restroom graffiti fueled unfounded rumors of a gun threat before spring break.
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.
Man Indicted After Eight-Hour Standoff and Gunfire at Spanish Fort Apartments
A Baldwin County grand jury has indicted a 60-year-old man on multiple felony charges tied to a shooting and fire during a lengthy Spanish Fort standoff.
Same-Sex Marriage Debate Spills Into Baldwin County School Tax Forum
Alabama's same-sex marriage fight unexpectedly surfaced during a Spanish Fort forum on Baldwin County's contested school property tax referendum.
Electrical Smoke Prompts Brief Evacuation at Spanish Fort High School
Students briefly evacuated Spanish Fort High School Thursday morning after an alarm and a smell of burning electronics near the library.
Downed Transmission Lines Knock Out Power to Eastern Shore Customers
A transmission failure near Belforest knocked out five Riviera Utilities substations, cutting power to thousands of Eastern Shore customers in Baldwin County.