Spanish Fort News

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office arrested seven individuals in connection with three burglaries, officials announced today.

Dec. 2 - It's bad news for thousands of homeowners along the Gulf Coast, Allstate and Alfa insurance companies are dropping wind coverage from thousands of policies in Mobile and Baldwin County.

Nov. 27 -- Thanksgiving is over and already shoppers have turned their minds to Christmas.

What's the word on credit among students in the Workforce Essentials class at Spanish Fort High School? "The class overall thought that credit was not good - a bad thing they should avoid," said Brian Cain, a certified public accountant and president of The KMW Group LLC in Fairhope.

SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS 'ESSENTIAL' - al.com : "As county schools lose support personnel because of the Baldwin County funding crisis, teachers, students and parents are stepping up to help fill the gaps by donating needed items, money or their time, according to officials.

The recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs , including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo, is just the latest in a series of actions involving children's products this year.

One month after selecting Jeff LeBlanc as the city's new human resources director, the City Council voted this week to instead appoint Vickie Hinman, the interim human resources director, to the position.

Health officials have confirmed a case of whooping cough at Spanish Fort High School.

Health officials say a case of whooping cough has been confirmed at Spanish Fort High School.

The Baldwin County Health Department has notified parents of Spanish Fort High School students that a case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough and highly contagious, has been confirmed in the school.

Bradford Barron Maples, who plowed into three bicyclists in August in his BMW, pleaded guilty Friday to drunken driving and three counts of third-degree assault.

The Scottsboro girls cross country team captured its ninth straight Class 5A state championship on Saturday.

A two-hour power outage that began just before noon today put about 1,500 homes and businesses in the dark, and also affected the 1,200 or so students at Daphne High School and hundreds who were shopping or hoping to eat lunch at the Eastern Shore Centre.

Nov. 17 -- Officials with Riviera Utilities say a power outage Tuesday morning left about 1,500 customers in the dark on the Eastern Shore.

With parades and city hall gatherings, crowds in Baldwin County honored local veterans today, while across Mobile Bay a Spanish Fort dentist was being recognized as Veteran of the Year.

Open House On The Delta - Spanish Fort Alabama - WKRG.com : "SPANISH FORT, Alabama - The Five Rivers Delta Resource Center is getting ready for the holidays.

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Baldwin County lawmakers pledge to tackle insurance reform - al.com : "SPANISH FORT a 'The same day Tropical Storm Ida drenched the Gulf Coast, several Baldwin County state legislators pledged to work on lowering the insurance of coastal residents who say they face expensive premiums because of their susceptibility to storm damage.

Booth played a key role in getting HonorFlight South Alabama off the ground, and worked to establish a state-owned veterans cemetery at Saluda Hill near historic Blakeley, said retired U.S. Army Col.

Hurricane Insurance Initiative set Tuesday - al.com : "The Homeowners Hurricane Insurance Initiative will hold a follow-up community meeting with south Baldwin County legislators at 7 p.m. Tuesday.