Baumhower's Victory Grille open: The king of wings comes to Foley

Bob Baumhower played football at Alabama for Paul “Bear” Bryant before being drafted to the Miami Dolphins in the ‘70s. As a restaurateur, he is credited with introducing the state of Alabama to chicken wings.
Carpenters are busy putting the finishing touches on display cases and shelves. The tables and chairs are set to welcome hungry guests, and 60 TVs are waiting for the big game. Foley's newest …
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Foley Park restroom project to begin

FOLEY — Visitors to downtown Foley will have new public restrooms following the approval of almost $500,000 for the project by city council. Council approved $486,616 in funding for the …

Speed limit reduced in downtown Fairhope

Motorists in downtown Fairhope's central business district will notice new speed limit signs have been posted, and the Fairhope Police Department will be enforcing the new 15-mile-per-hour speed …
The Christmas Extravaganza and Light Drive-Through are sponsored by the BCC and coordinated and hosted by the BCC's Department of Archives and History with support from Baldwin County's parks, building maintenance, purchasing and CIS departments.

Bicentennial Park lights up for Christmas

Baldwin County Commission presented its third-annual Holiday Lights Drive-Through and Christmas Festival at Bicentennial Park, giving visitors a chance to get into the Christmas spirit in North …

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Obituaries
Rebecca Corn Kramer, a native of Meridian, Mississippi, and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Mon., Nov. 20, 2023, at the age of 81. She was a graduate of Meridian High School and Meridian …
Pamala White, age 72, of Loxley Alabama, passed away on Nov. 12, 2023. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service in …
Marilyn Spradlin, age 64, of Elberta Alabama, passed away on Nov. 6, 2023. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service in …

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Sports
Sports
Fairhope senior Lena Amare took home her third consecutive double gold and then added Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honors on top of it after she won over Gulf Coast Media readers. The No. 3 prospect in her class, Amare won the 100-yard free and 200-yard individual medley Saturday in Auburn where it also marked her third straight state title in the 100-yard free.
Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honor added to Amare’s swimming trophy case in Fairhope
During the regular city council meeting on Monday, Dec. 4, the Bay Minette 8U Tiger football team was recognized for its Super Bowl victory. The team finished 7-1 overall with a 19-13 win over Daphne Gold to win the championship.
Super Bowl winning Bay Minette 8U Tiger football team recognized by city council
Lena Amare, Liam Bickham and Cooper Brechman earned gold medals with first-place finishes at the AHSAA State Championships in Auburn last weekend. Amare and Bickham took home double gold with wins in the 100-yard free and 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard backstroke and 100-yard butterfly, respectively, and Brechman won the 1-meter dive. Amare and Brechman are seniors at Fairhope and Bickham is a senior at Gulf Shores.
Fairhope’s Amare, Gulf Shores’ Bickham earn double golds at state swimming championships
Gulf Shores head volleyball coach Ryan Gravlee was recognized with a spot on the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s Thirty Under 30 list after the Dolphins won a second straight area title and made a second consecutive trip to the Elite 8. Gulf Shores finished 33-13 under Gravlee in his first season leading the Dolphins after two years with the Northridge Jaguars.
Gravlee represents Gulf Shores on American Volleyball Coaches Association’s Thirty Under 30 list
The Counting Crows will take the stage at Mardi Gras Park in downtown Mobile after the evening’s carnival parades conclude around 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2024. Previous Senior Bowl concerts have taken place on Friday night of game week; however, this year’s free event has been moved to Saturday to accommodate the Senior Bowl 75th Anniversary Legends Gala.
Senior Bowl announces Counting Crows to play free downtown concert at Mardi Gras Park in Mobile

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3 ways to take the stress out of holiday hosting

The holiday season is one of the best times of the year! Between cooking, cleaning and keeping guests entertained, it can also be pretty demanding on your time and energy. In fact, during the …
The American Lung Association is raising awareness, taking action and helping make a difference in the lives of people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Alabama among highest rates of COPD

Alabama is one of the states with the highest rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and The American Lung Association is raising awareness, taking action and helping make a …
The Class 5A semifinal plaque stayed in Gulf Shores after the Dolphins’ 45-0 win over the Eufaula Tigers Friday night to punch a ticket to the state finals on Thursday in Tuscaloosa. Gulf Shores recorded its fifth shutout victory, and third of the postseason, to remain undefeated at 14-0.

Gulf Shores qualifies for first state championship with 45-0 win over Eufaula at home

GULF SHORES — Junior running back Kolin Wilson set a single-game rushing record with 281 yards as part of a five-touchdown effort that complemented Gulf Shores’ fifth defensive shutout of …

Gulf Shores Community Christmas at Sims Park rescheduled

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the city of Gulf Shores announced that the Community Christmas at Sims Park event orginially scheduled for Dec. 1, has been moved to Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. …

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Hunters who harvested a deer in Lauderdale show WFF's Chris Cook the exact location where the deer was taken.

Mandatory deer sampling continues in CWD Management Zone

Lee Taylor, a Foley firefighter, has successfully completed the smoke diver training course. The challenging course includes drills, field evolutions and scenarios that include heat, smoke and live fire training.

Foley firefighter Taylor completes smoke diver course

Celebrate the Christmas season with light display, Santa in Lillian

Santa arrives in Foley during the 2022 Kiwanis Christmas Parade. The parade, which had been scheduled Saturday Dec. 2, will take place Saturday, Dec. 9 starting at 10 a.m.

2023 Foley Christmas parade, events rescheduled

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This rendering of what The Blind Tiger will look like was provided in August 2022.

The Blind Tiger's Fairhope Pier location "coming soon"

William Kilgo, M.D.

USA Health multiple sclerosis specialist presents findings at world conference

Fairhope alumni Will Reid and Ellis Ponder pose for a photo before the 88th installment of the Iron Bowl rivalry between Auburn and Alabama on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25. The pair worked one season together for the Pirate football team before their respective graduations from Fairhope High School in 2009 and 2006. Reid now serves as the Director of Football Video at Auburn and Ponder is the Associate Athletics Director and Football Chief Operating Officer at Alabama.

Fairhope’s off-field connection to the 88th Iron Bowl

As the animals sniffed and explored the blue and pink tires, they quickly became comfortable, climbing onto the beds and relaxing. “It feels great because it is finally like the animals recognize the I have put in a lot of work into these projects,” he said. “I am overall overjoyed to see that the animals like it.”

Fairhope Eagles Scout provides comfort to Humane animals

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Foley recognizes police K-9 teams, receives $20,683 check from USPCA

The city of Foley is celebrating its police dog teams and K-9 units from across the country that came to the city as part of a national competition. On Monday, Dec. 4, the Foley City Council …

Blacksmith Experience’s Knife Making Competition at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park

USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park will hold the third annual Blacksmith Experience’s Knife Making Competition fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event …

It's National Cookie Day, here are 50 Christmas cookie recipes to celebrate!

Today is National Cookie Day and it is time to celebrate.  One of the best parts of the holidays is the baking, however, it's not like we need a special occasion to indulge in the sugary treats. …

Chanukah event happening in Fairhope on Dec. 10

The Eastern Shore Chanukah Celebration will take place on Sunday, Dec. 10 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Fairhope Pier Pavillion. The event is hosted by Chabad of Mobile. The community-wide …

City of Loxley hosting holiday events on Dec. 8

The City of Loxley will be hosting holidays events on Friday, Dec. 8. Enjoy the Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. followed by the city’s third annual Christmas in the Park and Lighting of the Tree …
Displays light up the Graham Creek Nature Preserve’s 2023 Christmas Trail. The trail will open Friday, Dec. 8.

Rain delays opening of Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve Christmas Trail

The Christmas Trail at Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve will open Friday, Dec. 8. The trail features festive holiday lights and displays along the boardwalk at the municipal nature preserve. …

Forestry and Fire Suppression Equipment to be Auctioned by Alabama Forestry Commission

Hundreds of surplus items from the Alabama Forestry Commission are included in a three-day auction next week. The auction, conducted by J.M. Wood Auction Company Inc., will start Tuesday, Dec. 5 …

Original Oyster House a drop-off spot for Toys for Tots

The Original Oyster House restaurants are a drop site for Toys for Tots. Join the restaurant and the U.S. Marines on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Mobile Causeway location from 6 to 8 p.m. The U.S. …

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Gulf Shores among 9 undefeated teams advancing to Super 7 Football Championships at Bryant-Denny in Tuscaloosa

MONTGOMERY — Nine undefeated teams will be among the 14 schools that will be heading to Tuscaloosa Dec. 6-8 to compete in the 2023 AHSAA Super 7 State Football Championships at Bryant-Denny …
Fairhope alum Riley Leonard looks up to the jumbotron at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami during the Duke Blue Devils’ ACC contest against the Hurricanes on Oct. 22, 2022. The 6-foot-4, 212-pound dual-threat quarterback will be searching for a new college home after he entered the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

Leonard from Fairhope enters NCAA transfer portal after standout stretch with Duke football

After 4,450 yards on 382 completions with 24 touchdowns — as well as 229 carries for 1,224 rushing yards with 19 touchdowns — over 27 games, Riley Leonard’s career at Duke has come …
Daphne Middle School cheerleaders pictured at the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Cheerleaders from Foley, Daphne and Spanish Fort participate in Disney Thanksgiving Parade

Several cheerleaders from Foley High School, Daphne Middle School, Daphne High School and Spanish Fort High School celebrated their Thanksgiving break at the "Happiest Place on Earth," participating …
The Orange Beach Makos took home five total medals thanks to podium finishes at the South Sectional Championships on Nov. 18, including bronze in both 400-yard freestyle relays as well as fourth in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

Baldwin County swimmers claim 20 gold medals as Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort earn team titles at sectional championships

A total of 60 medals returned to Baldwin County from the South Sectional Swimming Championships as boys’ squads from Gulf Shores and Spanish Fort earned first-place finishes in the team …
Langston Animal Hospital owners, Adam and Niesje Langston, are parents to the Gulf Shores High School kicker Will Langston.

Gulf Shores businesses show support for Dolphins football team ahead of 1st semifinals appearance in school history

GULF SHORES — To show their support for the Gulf Shores High School football team making it to the state semifinals for the first time in school history, local businesses are painting their …

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