Fort Morgan Fishing Pier Remains Closed as Repair Costs Mount
The historic Fort Morgan fishing pier stays closed indefinitely as officials weigh a repair bill that could top $250,000.
Mobile Councilwoman, Developer Spar Over Westwood Plaza ‘User Fee’
Mobile Councilwoman Bess Rich and a shopping center developer are at odds over a proposed 1 percent shopper fee tied to the Westwood Plaza redevelopment plan.
Baldwin County School Board Unveils $313 Million Spending Plan for 2015
Baldwin County's school board presented a $313 million budget for 2015 during a public hearing at Robertsdale High School.
Semmes Voters to Decide Whether to Become Mobile County’s 11th City
Residents of the west Mobile County community of Semmes were set to decide at the polls whether to incorporate as the county's 11th municipality, with organizers predicting a lopsided margin…
2009 Tourist Spending Offered Hope for Baldwin County Schools
A profitable 2009 summer tourist season on Pleasure Island offered a potential boost to Baldwin County school revenue as the system faced a $56 million shortfall and possible support-staff layoffs.
Semmes Residents Debated Incorporation in 2008
In 2008, Semmes residents debated whether forming a municipality could improve local services and keep tax revenue in the growing community.