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NOAA predicts a near-normal hurricane season for 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced at a news conference the upcoming hurricane season will be near normal and predicts a high chance for El Nino to form. According to the … more
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Alabama state waters open for shrimping season
The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced that as of 6 a.m., Thursday, June 1, all inside waters not permanently closed by … more
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The all-private astronaut crew of SpaceX AX-2 splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after a 10-day mission to the International Space Station.
SpaceX Dragon Freedom capsule returns with sonic boom, startling Gulf Coast residents
Many residents across the Gulf Coast from Mobile to Northwest Florida heard a mysterious boom just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The sound was the sonic boom of the SpaceX Dragon Freedom capsule … more
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Perdido Pass Seawall Park closed for repairs from Sally damage
The City of Orange Beach announced on May 24 that the west side of the Perdido Pass Seawall Parkwill be closed for damage repairs caused by Hurricane Sally. According to a post released from the … more
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PHOTO PROVIDED The former Foley Masonic Lodge building has become the new offices of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. The City of Foley donated the building to the chamber after the organization had to move out of its former offices.
Refurbished 1925 Foley building opens as Chamber offices
FOLEY — A 97-year-old building that survived proposals to tear it down is now the office of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce after being donated to the organization by the City of Foley. … more
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Workers finish construction of the new Foley Kids Park. The new park re-reopened Saturday, May 27.
Foley Kids Park re-opened Saturday
FOLEY — Children in Foley now have a new place for recreation after the city-renamed Kids Park reopened Saturday following $1.2-million in renovations. The park is on West Verbena Avenue near … more
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Ivey awards Foley police $20,171 for equipment, training
FOLEY — Gov. Kay Ivey awarded a grant to the Foley law enforcement agency. According to a news release, the Foley Police Department will receive $20,171 to purchase 11 new simulation pistols … more
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Color Fairhope with Pride 2022
6 locals voice concern over Fairhope Pride event
Six Fairhope residents voiced their opinions and concerns over the upcoming Color Fairhope with Pride Festival and Drag Bunch during the public participation portion of a Fairhope City Council … more
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Halee Persinger, a 23 year old Tennessee resident was arrested in Orange Beach May 25, 2023.
2 Tennessee residents in stolen vehicle arrest in Orange Beach
Two Tennessee residents are in custody thanks to technology and swift police work. On May 25, 2023, a license plate recognition camera (LPR camera) alerted Orange Beach Police that a stolen … more
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Teenager bicyclist killed by dump truck in Gulf Shores
The Gulf Shores Police Department has released new details of the fatal accident in Gulf Shores that occurred Wednesday, May 24 . A 13-year-old boy visiting Gulf Shores from Gainestown was … more
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A researcher with seagrass sediment core for seed bank analysis.
Inaugural report details Perdido Bay, wildlife health
PERDIDO BAY — Oysters in Perdido and Pensacola bays are in critical condition. Seagrass is returning, so are manatees. But bacterial concentrations continue to rise. None of this is new … more
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Gulf Shores police investigating fatal accident
GULF SHORES – Gulf Shores Police are investigating a fatal accident that has left one dead after a cyclist collided with a dump truck in the 200 block of Gulf Shores Parkway at 1:15 p.m., … more
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Cpl. Jeremy Alford, a state trooper and Baldwin County resident, was honored by Baldwin County Commission for his efforts during an incident in which he was shot in the line of duty.
County commission honors state trooper shot in line of duty
FAIRHOPE — Baldwin County Commission recently recognized a state trooper for his bravery and heroic efforts in an incident that occurred on April 9. According to the Alabama Law … more
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A plan to expand golf cart access in Foley would allow the vehicles on streets such as Pine Street in an effort to increase connectivity in the city.
Golf cart plan would increase connectivity, officials say
FOLEY — Adding more streets where golf carts are allowed should increase connectivity around Foley for residents wanting alternatives to standard cars and trucks. Foley City Council voted … more
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Foley city athletic teams will be allowed to use practice fields at Foley High School under an agreement between the city and the Baldwin County Board of Education. The city will pay the cost of lighting and bleachers at the site in return for the use of the fields when the facilities are not being used for school purposes.
City of Foley to improve, use high school sports fields
FOLEY — An agreement between Foley and the Baldwin County Public School System will improve local school athletic fields and give city recreation teams more locations on which to play and … more
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Fairhope location of Baldwin County Building Department to close for renovations
FAIRHOPE — The Baldwin County Building Department office located inside the at 1100 Fairhope Ave. will be relocating to the office across the hall currently occupied by the Alabama Department … more
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Joethan Phillips, Gulf Shores Beach Safety Chief, checks the cameras placed throughout the Gulf Place and Hangout Music Festival area.
Helping Hangout happen: Gulf Shores, Baldwin County police, first responders collaborate to keep area safe during music festival
GULF SHORES — When you hear "Hangout Music Festival," what comes to mind? Does your mind rage over the worry of traffic congestion, the 35,000 tourists dancing on the beach and the loss of … more
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Work is set to begin on the Embassy Suites in Gulf Shores June 1.
Gulf Shores residents express concern over Embassy Suite's road closure request
Gulf Shores residents and business owners were given a chance to express their concerns over the possible 24-month closure of W. 1st St. for the imminent construction of an Embassy Suites hotel. … more
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Gulf Shores Beach Safety lines the shore during Hangout Music Festival 2023.
Gulf Shores police: fewer arrests made at Hangout Fest 2023 than 2022
Hangout Music Festival 2023 had beautiful but hot weather, and the nearly 35,000 festival goers were on overall good behavior as they enjoyed over 80 musical acts across six stages. The Gulf Shores … more
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This represents an example of what the Vietnam War memorial wall could look like in Robertsdale.
Veteran wants Vietnam War memorial in Robertsdale
ROBERTSDALE — A local veteran and wants to help raise money to bring a Vietnam War memorial wall to his city. Comm. Kenneth Marsh, a Robertsdale resident, approached Mayor Charles Murphy to … more
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