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Bayfront Park in Daphne is flooded during Hurricane Ida in 2021. Baldwin County is working with state and federal officials to prepare an updated hurricane evacuation plan.
Baldwin County communities are urged to update their hurricane plans
FAIRHOPE — Baldwin County communities need to update their disaster plans to take in lessons learned from recent hurricanes and the need to accommodate continued growth, planners and officials … more
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A conceptual rendering of the future Gulf Shores High School. (image supplied by Gulf Shores City School System.)
Gulf Shores moves ahead with plans to open new high school in 2025
GULF SHORES — City and school board officials are moving forward with plans to open the new Gulf Shores High School on a 200-acre site in the fall of 2025.The Gulf Shores City Council was … more
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The Spanish Fort Fire Rescue Department became a city agency on Aug. 1. Paid department employees will now become city workers.
Spanish Fort Fire Rescue Department merges with city
SPANISH FORT — After more than 10 years of discussion and effort, the Spanish Fort Fire Rescue Department is now a municipal agency, city officials said.At the Spanish Fort City Council meeting … more
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Traffic backs up on Interstate 10 in Mobile approaching the Wallace Tunnel and Bayway. The highway system across Mobile Bay was built to carry 36,000 vehicles a day. The total can exceed 100,000 on peak days, according to officials.
Work moves ahead on Mobile River I-10 bridge
DAPHNE — Work on the new Mobile River bridge and elevated Bayway will now move forward after Baldwin and Mobile officials voted to put the project on their Transportation Improvement Plans.The … more
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Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie takes the oath of office from Circuit Court Judge Jody Bishop on Tuesday, Aug. 2. McKenzie will complete the term of retired Commissioner Joe Davis before starting the term for which he was elected in November.
Matthew McKenzie becomes newest Baldwin County commissioner
BAY MINETTE — Matthew McKenzie took office as the District 2 Baldwin County commissioner Tuesday, Aug. 2, after being appointed to the position three months before the start of his elected … more
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Fairhope plans $7.59M water system expansion
FAIRHOPE — An expansion of Fairhope's water system will add 33% to the municipal capacity in an effort to meet growing demands, city officials said.The Fairhope City Council voted Monday, July … more
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Daphne Mayor Robin LeJeune and local children blow bubbles to celebrate the reopening of Centennial Park. The downtown park reopened Monday, July 25, after $285,000 in renovations were completed.
Daphne's Centennial Park reopens after a remodeling program
DAPHNE — Children climbed, swung and slid on a variety of new equipment as Daphne's Centennial Park reopened after a remodeling program, Monday, July 25.The city spent $285,000 to renovate the … more
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Davis steps down as county commissioner
FAIRHOPE — After a career in public service that included work in the state two-year college systems and on the Daphne City Council, Baldwin County Commissioner Joe Davis took part in his final … more
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An artist's conception shows the proposed bridge over the Mobile River. The cost to build the bridge and replace the Interstate 10 Bayway has risen to $2.7 billion, according to state estimates.
Eastern Shore MPO approves Mobile River bridge plan
DAPHNE — Plans for a new Interstate 10 bridge over the Mobile River and improved Bayway will move forward following votes by the two metropolitan planning organizations Wednesday, July 27.The … more
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New fire turnout gear is displayed at the Daphne Fire Department. The city bought $280,000 in new protective equipment.
Daphne gets new fire turnout gear
DAPHNE — Daphne firefighters going into burning buildings or other threatening situations will have better protection following the purchase of new turnout gear.The Daphne Fire Department … more
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Two World War II anti-tank cannons will be moved from the Foley National Guard armory to a city veterans memorial at Max Griffin Park.
Foley memorial project leads to discovery about oak tree
FOLEY — Efforts to improve a tribute to Foley World War II veterans led to a discovery that the actual memorial is not what many residents thought for decades.A small stone marker with a bronze … more
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The Gulf Shores bridge at Fourth Street has been closed to vehicles since 2008. City officials plan to replace the 18-foot structure by 2024.
Gulf Shores plans to replace, reopen Fourth Street bridge
GULF SHORES — A bridge closed to cars since 2008, and later pedestrians, could be rebuilt as part of traffic and walking improvements planned on and near Windmill Ridge Road, city officials … more
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About 500 acres on the south side of the Graham Creek Nature Preserve will be bought with a $2.5 million grant through GOMESA.
Foley adding to Graham Creek Nature Preserve
FOLEY — What has been called Alabama's largest municipal nature preserve will almost double in size with funding from a federal environmental grant.The Foley City Council voted Monday, July 18, … more
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Baldwin County ending emergency rental assistance program in August
BAY MINETTE — After dispensing more than $7 million over two years, Baldwin County will end its Emergency Rental Assistance Program on Aug. 18.The county commission voted Tuesday, July 19, to … more
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New facility will provide look into future of agriculture at Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve
FOLEY — A new 1,300-square-foot facility at Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve will explore the future of agriculture in Baldwin County and beyond."This will be a working educational … more
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Justin Parks, Gulf Shores fire inspector, created a Beach Safe activity/coloring sheet for local restaurants with the help of his wife, Jamie Parks, and sister, Kerry Parks.
Gulf Shores Beach Safe initiative reaches into local restaurants
Each year, the waters of the Alabama Gulf Coast claim an average of six lives.Gulf Shores Fire Rescue are doing everything they can to reduce that number.Gulf Shores Fire Inspector Justin Parks … more
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The Fairhope K-1 Center will be renovated using a $2.5-million federal economic development grant. Part of the building will be used as a business resource center.
Fairhope gets $2.5M grant for K-1 renovation
FAIRHOPE — A $2.5 million grant will allow Fairhope to develop the K-1 Center building as a business resource hub for technology entrepreneurs, city officials announced.On Wednesday, July 6, … more
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Fairhope will add new turn lanes and traffic signals at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Gayfer Avenue. The city council voted to accept a bid from McElhenney Construction for the project at a cost of $549,737.
Fairhope approves new signals, turn lanes at Gayfer, 98
FAIRHOPE — Work should begin soon on long-awaited new traffic signals and turn lanes at Gayfer Avenue and U.S. 98, following action by the Fairhope City Council. The council voted Monday, … more
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Buford King, assistant Baldwin County planning director, talks to local residents at a public meeting on the county long-range land use plan. The meeting in Elberta was one of four held July 11 and 12 to discuss the plan.
Baldwin County preparing plan for growth
ELBERTA — Growth in Baldwin County has become inevitable, but residents and officials are looking for ways to manage future development and change, local planners said recently.From housing … more
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A jet lands on the main runway at the Gulf Shores Airport. The Airport Authority is planning improvements on the taxiway next to the runway and other work using $894,175 from a Federal Aviation Administration grant as well as authority and state funds.
Gulf Shores plans airport improvements
GULF SHORES — Work will start on improvements at the Gulf Shores Airport soon but plans for commercial airlines starting service may wait until spring, Airport Authority Manager Scott Fuller … more
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