WKRG.com : Education News

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:43:01 +0000

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

Will Your Children Get A Swine Flu Shot?

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:13:32 +0000

Parents talk about whether to sign permission slips.

Faith Academy Student Killed While Running

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:03:12 +0000

Students at Faith Academy in West Mobile are dealing with the death of one of their classmates.

International Adoption

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:20:33 +0000

Traveling to Russia to adopt children is the perfect fit for some local familes.

Broncos For Bucks

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:15:35 +0000

Parents were saddling up for North Baldwin schools this weekend.

USA’s First Football Homecoming

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:49:22 +0000

The celebration came complete with a bonfire and Miss America.

Motor Activity Training Blitz

WKRG Staff — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:41:52 +0000

The first event of its kind was held today at Augusta Evans School in Mobile.

Tax Increase A Possibility?

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:43:40 +0000

Baldwin County Board of Education will ask county commissioners to levy emergency one cent sales tax once again

Hispanic History in The Port City!

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:53:47 +0000

A night of honoring outstanding Hispanic businesses and those who've made a difference in the Latino Community during Hispanic Heritage Month.

More Baldwin School Cuts

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:52:31 +0000

School officials in Baldwin County will cut more positions, just weeks after terminating 200 employees

Are More People Supporting Sales Tax Increase For Schools?

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:22:23 +0000

County Commissioners hear from both sides.

Grand Bay Middle School Teacher Found In Submerged Car

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:47:38 +0000

BREAKING NEWS The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office says 34-year-old Louie Carvin is the driver who was found inside the SUV submerged at the end of the ferry dock at Fort Morgan.

Read For The Record

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:03:35 +0000

Jumpstart is trying to break a record while helping children explore the world through reading.

Doing More With Less

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:57:00 +0000

Baldwin County schools adjusting to life with 200 fewer employees

What Does Another Round Of Proration Mean For My Child?

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:19:03 +0000

Governor Riley announces more across-the-board cuts.

Bishop State Trial Delayed

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:08:36 +0000

The trial of three former Bishop State Community College employees accused of scamming the school out of thousands of dollars has been delayed.

Mobile Islamic Leader Calls Hammami An “Outlaw”

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:24:08 +0000

He said Hammami is not associated with the Islamic Society of Mobile.

What Do You Do With $23 Million?

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:29:08 +0000

Mobile County School Board members are talking about how to spend federal stimulus money.

Murphy High School Teacher Robbed At Gunpoint

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:11:18 +0000

Two masked gunmen attacked the female teacher just before 6 a.m. as she arrived for school.

Fairhope Independent School District?

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:23:24 +0000

Group of fed-parents wants the city of Fairhope to conduct a feasibility study on forming an independent school system

Students Listen To President’s Message

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:30 +0000

They may be little but they seemed to understand the President's message about their education.

Alabama’s School Superintendent Liked Obama’s Speech

The Associated Press — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:49:21 +0000

Dr. Joe Morton said the speech contained basic principles that everyone can agree on regardless of political beliefs. Click here to listen to the entire speech.

Mobile County School Expands Drug Testing Policy

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:52:21 +0000

A local high school is answering questions about a drug testing policy the school district didn't know anything about.

Baldwin County Schools Budget Crisis

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:26:36 +0000

Local teacher's union hires outside investigator to look into the Baldwin County Board of Education's budget crisis

Web Wednesday: Texting & Driving PSA Too Violent?

WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:12:04 +0000

A public service announcement being shown in Britain is sending a real-life message about how dangerous it is to text and drive.

Student Brings Gun To LeFlore High School

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:50:28 +0000

Mobile police say an unloaded .22 caliber handgun was found in a student's backpack.

Apples For Students

WKRG Staff — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:12:16 +0000

There is a new program called Apples for the Students. It is a community school initiative sponsored by Greer’s Market.

More Job Cuts In Baldwin County Schools

WKRG.com: Emily Forrester — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:46:29 +0000

The axe is falling on more jobs in the Baldwin County School System. Despite emotional pleas Thursday night at a special school board meeting, the decision has been made to cut 180 positions.

A Local Teacher Writes A New Book

WKRG Staff — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:05:22 +0000

A new book may be on several local teachers reading lists..a mobile county teacher took part in writing it.

Baldwin County Flu Outbreak

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:36:25 +0000

Doctors and schools in Baldwin County reporting major flu outbreak this week...some confirmed cases of dangerous H1N1 "swine flu" virus

Tourist Dollars Could Help Baldwin Schools

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:09:34 +0000

Profitable summer tourist season on Pleasure Island could help bail Baldwin County Board of Education out of its financial crisis..

Baldwin Students Could See More Changes

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:24:19 +0000

School board approves financial crisis management plan.

First Day of A Challenging School Year

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:32:46 +0000

A tearful return to class for some Mobile County students. School leaders say they could face more cuts.

Sales Tax Holiday Benefits Teachers

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:45:12 +0000

Teachers are buying supplies before the start of the school year.

Back To School Fair

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:27:53 +0000

Mobile parents can learn all the need for their kid’s first days in class.

Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Proving Popular

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:06:37 +0000

Certain items are free of state sales taxes for three days.

Teacher Sex Arrests

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:50:36 +0000

Community still talking about shocking arrests of two Florida panhandle teachers accused of having sex with underage males

School Nurses Eliminated?

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:02:25 +0000

Baldwin County Board of Education could eliminate 18 school nursing positions because of 56 million dollar budget shortfall

High Hopes For Tax Free Holiday

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:15:52 +0000

Have you started shopping for back to school clothes? You may want to head to Mississippi for its tax free holiday this weekend.

Back To School Blues

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:13:48 +0000

Back to school shopping is hitting some parents a little deeper in the pocket this year. Some retailers say a down economy is to blame.

Baldwin School Board Adopts Sales Tax Increase Resolution

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:26:33 +0000

The Baldwin County Board of Education approves resolution requesting county commission to levy a one-cent sales tax increase to help offset budget shortfall

Families Struggling For School Supplies

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:34:13 +0000

A back to school rescue for families who cannot afford supplies you may be able to help too.

Baldwin Co. Board Of Education Will Request Sales Tax Increase

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:34:11 +0000

School officials in Baldwin County say athletics, band, other extra-curricular activities could be cut if financial relief doesn't come.

Sales Tax Hike For Baldwin County?

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:29:25 +0000

Baldwin County school leaders hope the tax increase will prevent another blow to their budget.

No Tasers In Mobile Schools

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:17:58 +0000

Mobile County School Board votes against allowing security guards to carry Tasers.

Is There A New Doctor In The House?

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:12:07 +0000

Yes, several students got their white coats.

Saraland Middle School To Get Portables

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:03:46 +0000

New superintendent speaks about plans for the future.

School Security Guards Could Carry Tasers

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:16:36 +0000

Mobile school officials are studying the idea.

Free Walking Tours

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:09:55 +0000

It's being called one of the top free things to do this summer, taking a Saturday walking tour.

Alabama School Of Math And Science Graduates

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:13:08 +0000

Hundreds gathered to say good-bye to the class of 2009.