Man tased, arrested in Robertsdale after two stolen trucks wrecked in chases

Robertsdale police set out spikes to stop the truck at the city limits, Sgt. Rex Bishop of the Robertsdale Police Department said. The driver wrecked the truck, fled on foot and stole another truck.
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/05/man_tased_arrested_in_robertsd.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 11:05:18 -0700

Man nabbed in Baldwin County after stealing two trucks

A truck stolen in Escambia County, Fla. was stopped with road spikes on U.S. 90 in Robertsdale, Sgt. Rex Bishop said. The man driving the truck ran from the stopped vehicle and stole another truck, Bishop said.
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/05/man_charged_with_stealing_two.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 10:34:58 -0700

Fairhope man convicted in securities fraud case

"Tucker used this scheme to take victims' money, promising to obtain millions in returns," prosecutor Greg Biggs said. "However, he used investors' hard-earned money for his own personal gain."
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/05/tucker_sentencing_set_in_secur.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 09:19:57 -0700

Day of Prayer events held around Baldwin County (photo gallery)

Local events included gatherings in Point Clear, Foley, Summerdale, Daphne and Robertsdale.
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/05/day_of_prayer_events_held_arou.html

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 17:50:18 -0700

Baldwin County offers promotional 'freebies' to residents

BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- Baldwin residents can pick up free county decals, coffee mugs and desktop flag sets at commission offices as part of a promotional campaign to increase tourism.
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/05/baldwin_county_offers_promotio.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 11:34:57 -0700

Funding Baldwin County Education

Baldwin County voters approved a 1 cent sales tax increase two years ago that generates 27 million dollars a year. That tax expires next year. Now, the school board wants more.
http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2012/apr/27/funding-baldwin-county-education-ar-3689211/

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:40:04 -0700

New school tax needed in Baldwin, supporters tell County Commission

If the tax expires without more revenue being approved, Baldwin County schools will lose $30 million a year, Alan Lee, superintendent of education, said. A loss of $30 million annually would require the school system to make cuts including eliminating 421 jobs.
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/04/new_school_tax_needed_in_baldw.html

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:30:49 -0700

76-year-old Elberta woman charged in animal cruelty case (Updated)

MOBILE, Alabama -- A 76-year-old Elberta woman who was running a dog-breeding facility at her home was charged Tuesday with animal neglect and cruelty, running a business without a license and administering rabies vaccines without a certificate or license.
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/05/elberta_woman_charged_with_ani.html

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 12:35:08 -0700

Summerdale animal cruelty case going to Baldwin County grand jury

The two defendants were scheduled for a preliminary hearing on the felony charge Thursday in Baldwin County District Court. The Dueitt’s waived their right to a preliminary hearing and the case will be bound over to the grand jury, District Attorney Hallie Dixon said.
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/05/summerdale_animal_cruelty_case.html

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 12:50:12 -0700

Magazine lists Apple CEO Tim Cook of Robertsdale as world's most powerful gay person

Tim Cook has had a whirlwind year since being named Apple CEO last August, succeeding tech legend Steve Jobs. Now he's been listed at the top of Out Magazine's list of most powerful individuals in the LGBT community.
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/04/out_magazine_lists_apple_ceo_a.html

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:09:32 -0700