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Baldwin County

Former teacher sentenced to prison in child porn case

July 30, 2010

A former Baldwin County schoolteacher and retired University of South Alabama instructor was sentenced Friday to 1½ years in federal prison. A former Baldwin County schoolteacher and retired University of South Alabama instructor was sentenced Friday to 1½ years in federal …

Cleanup process continues on Baldwin County beaches

July 30, 2010

While the amount of oil observed in the Gulf and on local beaches has declined, cleanup efforts will not be cut back until the sand and water are as clean as they were before the spill began, officials told residents. ORANGE BEACH, Alabama — While the amount …

BP begins downsizing oil cleanup crews

July 30, 2010

The number of local people working on recovery efforts had declined significantly from its height a couple of weeks ago: 1,099 people were cleaning Alabama beaches and 181 boat operators were working in Alabama waters as part of the Vessels of Opportunity program…

Baldwin County restaurants disappointed in failure of cleanup worker catering plan

July 30, 2010

Chris Sherrill said he and other business owners began working on what they called the Restaurants of Opportunity plan in late April. It took until July 12 to get the go-ahead on their plan, in which 400 meals a day would have been …

Baldwin County sheriff asks for $20 million for department

July 30, 2010

Baldwin County Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack asked county commissioners for $20 million to run his department next year, but $2.1 million could be cut if revenue falls short, officials said. (File) Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack BAY MINETTE, Alabama?– Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack asked county …

Stephen Nodine attorney asks judge to put gun case on hold

July 29, 2010

Federal prosecutors have said they plan to hold Nodine accountable for the homicide at sentencing if they win conviction on the gun charge. That would likely mean he'd be sentenced to the maximum 10-year prison term. View full size (Press-Register/John …

Fairhope stadium bid amounts drop

July 29, 2010

FAIRHOPE, Ala. — After some council members two weeks ago questioned the safety of hiring a Florida company to employ hydraulic jacks to repair the home-side concrete stands of the Fairhope Municipal Stadium, the city this week hired a different contractor to do…

Board members appoint Silverhill principal, field questions on hiring relatives

July 29, 2010

BAY MINETTE, Alabama –Baldwin County Board of Education members voted to name Pam Moore principal of Silverhill School and hired dozens of employees at a special meeting today. Later in the meeting, they fielded questions about relatives working in the system. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ? BAY MINETTE,?Alabama?– …

Fairhope pre-teen attends amputee camp

July 29, 2010

Last month, campers at a church camp stole 11-year-old Fairhope amputee Whitney Hemphill's prosthetic leg while she was showering. The prank left the Fairhope pre-teen stuck in the camp shower and embarrassed. When she got home, she cried…

Fairhope pre-teen attends amputee camp

July 29, 2010

Last month, campers at a church camp stole 11-year-old Fairhope amputee Whitney Hemphill's prosthetic leg while she was showering. The prank left the Fairhope pre-teen stuck in the camp shower and embarrassed. When she got home, she…

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