Stapleton Alabama News

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?

Baldwin County Board of Education says more layoffs, school closings could happen to help offset major budget shortfall more »

Nov/20/09 5:43 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by suzanne45: Seems to me they keep coming up with ways to make all these cuts but keep coming back and saying how even more they are in debt. I think it’s… view »

Swine Flu Shots Announced For AL Schools

Swine flu shots to be available at schools at the end of November. more »

Nov/9/09 2:48 PM

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By Associated Press

Gov. Riley Declares State of Emergency

Governor Bob Riley on Monday declared an official state of emergency in Alabama due to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Ida.. more »

Nov/9/09 11:23 AM

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By Governor Riley's Office

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. more »

Nov/8/09 1:20 PM

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By Associated Press

School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools

Education officials facing budgets with million dollar shortfalls say they simply can't afford the President's suggestion of lengthening school days. more »

Oct/4/09 2:46 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: Obama knows the states can not afford this, he is not stupid. By pushing this on the schools will in turn cause the schools to come back to the Federal… 4 Responses »

Baldwin County Fair Fun!

61st annual Baldwin County Fair underway this week...offering daily specials and discounts to families on a budget more »

Sep/30/09 3:58 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by KxVicious: What are the hours? 1 Responses »

Alabama’s Children Insurance Program Expanding

Because of funds raised in the federal tobacco tax, publicly funded health insurance for Alabama children will expand to many middle-class families. more »

Sep/13/09 12:57 PM

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By Associated Press

Back To School Supplies Tax Free

Parents shopping for back to school bargains can buy supplies tax-free this weekend. more »

Aug/5/09 3:54 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by rmseek1234: Why do they wait until the last minute,when everything is picked over to do this? Sorry, I would rather pay the tax and get what I need, than to run all… view »

Alabama Justice Patti Smith Won’t Run Again

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Patti Smith says she won't seek re-election next year. more »

Jul/26/09 12:35 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by dougstech: More great news! More republican judges should follow her lead. view »

Sessions Makes His Decision On Sotomayor

Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says he has made up his mind on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, but not ready to make his decision public. more »

Jul/25/09 6:37 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: Southern, unfortantly I am sure she will be voted in since the Dems rule. 1 Responses »

Driver Licenses To Increase By 50 Cents

Alabama Department of Public Safety says starting next week the cost of driver licenses and non-driver licenses will increase by 50 cents. more »

Jul/25/09 1:40 PM

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By Alabama Department of Public Safety

Comment by liz36530: I agree with everybody else here! If I want to give to a charity I will give because I want to! NOT because I`m forced to!!! I am so sick of having taxes… 2 Responses »

Tasers On Campus

Mobile County School officials reject a proposal that would allow security officers to carry tasers on school campuses. more »

Jun/29/09 7:08 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by cmb1: I agree with the councelman who said they need to bring back the paddle! LOL and yes it goes back to how you were raised. If you are raised like… 16 Responses »

AT&T Raising Rate For Home Phone Service

Alabama's largest phone company to raise the rate for single-line home phone service by 3 percent. more »

Jun/27/09 11:41 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by wgarey: Two words: Magic Jack. I LOVE MINE!!! I have absolutely NO complaints! All you need is a high speed internet connection. Most homes have that anyway. I… 29 Responses »

Police Arrest Suspected Rapist

Loxley Police say they've taken a rapist off the streets. more »

Jun/15/09 4:00 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by Bikermike: he will probably get probation if convicted,that is what usually happens to scum bags like him. 2 Responses »

Stapleton Rape Suspect In Custody

Authorities say they matched the suspect’s bike to one used to make a getaway. more »

Jun/14/09 8:56 PM

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By Chad Petri

AL Ranked Second In Nation For Gun Deaths

New national study says that Alabama's high gun ownership and weak gun laws could possibly be the cause of such a high gun death rate. more »

Jun/14/09 1:50 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Bought a Franchi years ago good wing gun great balance ,shoots where it’s pointed. I have a daughter that can smoke me with my own gun proud moment… 45 Responses »

14-Year-Old Seriously Hurt In Explosion

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office says the teenager was making a homemade cannon when it blew up in his face. He lost his right ear and is now deaf. more »

May/29/09 12:17 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by darbysears: this is a very good friend of mine i rushed to his house while I was at his cousins house, also, i went to see him today he is recovering wonderfully,… 11 Responses »