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A sentinel chicken from the Magnolia Springs area of Baldwin County has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to officials with the Baldwin County Health Department.

In June, a sentinel chicken in the Orange Beach area tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis. In July, another chicken from the Lillian area of Baldwin County tested positive for EEE.

Ongoing public health surveillance has detected no mosquito-borne virus activity in humans so far this year in Mobile or Baldwin County, health officials said today.

Baldwin County chicken tests positive for West Nile Virus

Walkers, joggers and competitive runners will all meet this Saturday for the 6th annual Magnolia Run in Magnolia Springs. Sponsored by Hotel Magnolia, the race is a 5k Run/Walk and a 1 mile fun run. All proceeds go to the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce.“This is a great event,” Chamber of Commerce Communications Director LaDonna Hinesley said.” “The run goes down Oak Street which is beautiful. Things are in full bloom and the streets are blocked off so its just really enjoyable.”

Hotel Magnolia run set for Saturday

A case of two men accused of beating, robbing and killing a Magnolia Springs man in December will be heard by a grand jury.

In a preliminary hearing Thursday, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Donnie Payne described what state prosecutors called a “brutal” crime.

Cortez LeVance Porter, 19, of Foley and Floyd Cardale Casey, 18, of Magnolia Springs are charged with killing Edward Wayne McCrory on Dec. 20, during a robbery

Baldwin County slaying case to go before grand jury

Foley Elementary School and Magnolia School recently received monetary awards totaling more than $44,000 from the State Department of Education for outstanding academic achievement in 2007-2008. Both schools will also receive certificates from the Governor’s office and from the State Department of Education.

BALDWIN SCHOOLS AWARDED ALMOST $45,000

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby R-Ala., a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $60,000 to Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department. The funding is provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department awarded $60K

A property owner checking on a tenant found the man dead around noon Monday in what authorities said appears to be a homicide in the victim’s mobile home off Baldwin County 49.

Officials have not confirmed how Edward Wayne McCrory, 52, died, Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack Jr. said at the scene.

“There was obviously trauma to Mr. McCrory’s body,” Mack said. “We won’t know the full extent of his injuries until an autopsy. Right now, we are treating this as a possible homicide.”

Magnolia Springs death suspected homicide

News 5 has learned that the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is working a possible homicide in Bon Secour, about 5 miles from Magnolia Springs. Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack was at the scene Monday afternoon. The sheriff’s office says the victim is 52 year old Edward Wayne McCrory. He was found dead inside his mobile home on County Road 49. The sheriff’s office says he had ” an injury to his body.” An autopsy will be performed on Tuesday.

McCrory was last seen on Saturday. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone will information to give investigators a call at 937.0202.
News 5 will have more on this story on our 5:00 and 6:00 newscasts.

Man Found Dead In His Bon Secour Mobile Home

While money is tight, Baldwin County’s newest town has accumulated a surplus that will help in the coming years, an auditor told municipal officials.

The Magnolia Springs Town Council voted Tuesday night to approve a budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year.

While sales tax expectations are down — from $102,000 last year to a projected $80,000 in the new budget — the town will have more money this year when $87,100 in grants and a $40,000 surplus are added in, according to budget reports.

By keeping expenses low since the town was incorporated in 2006, Magnolia Springs has not run up debts that have hit some cities when revenue dropped in recent months

Magnolia Springs council approves new budget

A zoning referendum has been set for a district south of Magnolia Springs that could have ramifications outside the rural southwest Baldwin County community.

Probate Judge Adrian Johns has scheduled the vote in Planning District 21 for Dec. 30. Polls will open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Vernant Park Baptist Church on Vernant Church Road.

Zoning vote set for district close to Magnolia Springs

After being closed to the public more than three years, the gates to “The Springs” were unlocked without ceremony Friday, reopening the site popular with residents for decades.

While work continues to complete the project and an official opening still has not been scheduled, residents can check out the new observation deck overlooking a restored waterway, said Town Councilwoman Reva Hinson.

“It’s been closed since before the town incorporated two years ago,” Hinson said. “It feels like it’s taken forever, but there’s been a lot of work. People have been calling Town Hall asking ‘When are you going to reopen The Springs?’ and ‘Will we be able to go swimming again?’ Well, they won’t be able to swim anymore, but it’s reopened.”

The Springs reopens

Regulations that go into effect next week should help protect the town’s appearance and environment, according to officials.

The Magnolia Springs Town Council voted earlier this week to approve ordinances establishing regulations for sewer systems and a commercial zoning overlay district for the area along U.S. 98. The council also voted to lift a building permit moratorium established in June.

The sewer ordinance restricts placing lines within 200 feet of the Magnolia River and sets other limits on wastewater systems in the area.

Magnolia Springs approves sewer and zoning regs

The United Bank off Highway 49 and Highway 98 was robbed Friday afternoon. Baldwin County Sheriff’s Deputies have obtained surveillance photos of the man who robbed the bank. Deputies are asking anyone with information to contact the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office at (251) 937-0202.

Bank Robbed in Magnolia Springs

The County Commission moved closer Tuesday to fulfilling its goal of turning “Garbage to Gold” by finalizing a grant application to help fund a $68,500 plan to run a generator with landfill byproducts.

The county is seeking $40,000 from the Department of Economic and Community Affairs and, if approved, would put up $28,500 in local matching funds, according to commission records.

The money would be used to install a 25-kilowatt generator at the Magnolia Landfill that would be powered mostly by natural gas produced by biodegrading waste. A small amount of biodiesel fuel being produced at the landfill will be used as well, officials said.

Officials look to turn garbage to revenue

Baldwin’s first law enforcement agreement between a town and the county takes effect Monday when a deputy starts full-time duty assigned to Magnolia Springs.

Deputy Wayne Gandy, a 26-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, has been assigned as the law enforcement officer for the county’s newest municipality, Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack Jr. said. Under the agreement, the Sheriff’s Office will provide law enforcement services for Magnolia Springs at a cost of $50,000 a year.

Deputy to begin patrolling in Magnolia Springs

Traffic, development and environmental preservation are among the main issues to be considered in preparing a comprehensive plan for Baldwin County’s newest municipality, according to officials and residents.

The Magnolia Springs Town Council will have a final public meeting tonight to discuss the plan. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Community Hall on Oak Street, said Mayor Charles Houser.

Meeting to focus on future