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Fairhope council is updating laws for right-of-way work
FAIRHOPE — Contractors and property owners doing work that affects sidewalks and other public rights-of-way will have more regulations under ordinance changes being considered by the Fairhope … more
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Voters in the Daphne High School feeder pattern will go to the polls Aug. 30 to decide if their area will become the fourth Baldwin County district to increase property taxes by three mills to provide more money for local education.
Daphne school tax vote planned Aug. 30
DAPHNE — Daphne area voters will go to the polls Aug. 30 to decide if they will increase property taxes to provide more support for local schools. The Daphne City Council voted Monday, May … more
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The city of Gulf Shores is working on plans to replace the police station that is more than 40 years old with a new Justice Center.
Gulf Shores starts plans for new Justice Center
GULF SHORES — City officials are taking the first steps to replace the police station built about 40 years ago. more
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An artist's rendering shows plans for 12 new pickleball courts to be built at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.
Gulf Shores building 12 pickleball courts
GULF SHORES — A joint effort by the city of Gulf Shores and Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Tourism to enhance local recreation and sports tourism will bring 12 new pickleball courts to the area. more
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Stapleton residents take part in a community meeting to discuss options to protect their community from annexation.
Stapleton residents want landmark district protections
STAPLETON — With cities expanding on three sides, Stapleton residents said they are continuing efforts to protect the identity of their unincorporated community. more
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An examination table in the Baldwin County Coroner's Office. The number of cases investigated by the office increased from 460 in 2019 to 660 in 2021.
Coroner asking for more full-time death investigators as county grows
ROBERTSDALE – The county's population growth is putting an increased demand on death investigations. The Baldwin County Coroner's Office is now handling more cases in a month than many counties … more
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An artist's rendering shows one version of the proposed Interstate 10 bridge over the Mobile River. The Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking a federal grant of up to $500 million to pay some of the costs of the bridge and a new route across Mobile Bay.
Eastern Shore MPO endorses ALDOT effort for Mobile River bridge funding
DAPHNE – Baldwin County officials endorsed a funding proposal that could bring in up to $500 million for the proposed Interstate 10 Mobile River bridge and Bayway replacement.The Eastern Shore … more
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A solar research station and electric vehicle charging site is now open at Fairhope City Hall.
Fairhope opens solar power charging station
FAIRHOPE — A new solar power research station in the Fairhope City Hall parking lot will also provide a location for electric-vehicle drivers to charge while shopping or visiting downtown, project supporters said Wednesday, May 4. more
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Seal of Baldwin County
10K Baldwin County residents to vote at new locations May 24
BAY MINETTE — Approximately 10,000 voters in Baldwin County will find themselves voting at a different location in the upcoming primary election on May 24.At its Feb. 1 meeting, the Baldwin … more
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Loxley town officials are working on a stream restoration project for the branch of Corn Creek that extends to the municipal wastewater treatment plant and Loxley Elementary School. The town received a $250,000 federal grant to design the project. The total project is expected to cost $2.5 million.
Loxley starting Corn Branch restoration project
LOXLEY — A federal grant will help Loxley officials start work on a project to restore the stream of the Corn Branch tributary.The town received a $250,000 grant through the Gulf of Mexico … more
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Workers repair utility lines in downtown Fairhope on Thursday, April 28. Capital projects are one item in the city budget reviewed Monday, April 25.
Budget review shows Fairhope finances improve from 2021
FAIRHOPE — After the impacts of Hurricane Sally and COVID-19 in recent years, Fairhope finances have improved in the first six months of the 2022 fiscal year, city officials said Monday, April … more
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The open space near the Fairhope city parking garage will become a gathering place and art display area under the city's Arts Alley project. Two metal seahorses will be part of the display.
Plans for Fairhope Arts Alley unveiled
FAIRHOPE — Metal sculptures of seahorses will be a centerpiece of the Fairhope Arts Alley project planned to draw downtown visitors into the open space near the city parking garage, project … more
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Traffic moves across the Interstate 10 Bayway. State officials plan to apply for federal infrastructure funding to help pay the cost of a new route across the Mobile River and Mobile Bay.
ALDOT seeks federal funds for Mobile River bridge
DAPHNE — State highway officials will be seeking funding under new federal infrastructure legislation to pay some of the cost of the planned Interstate 10 bridge over the Mobile River and route … more
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The inventory would include studies of drainage areas in the city including Stack Gully in the Fruit and Nut District, Big Mouth Gully in central Fairhope, Volanta in north Fairhope, Tatumville Gully in south Fairhope, Fly Creek in Montrose, Rock Creek in north Montrose, Cowpen Creek in east Fairhope, Point Clear Creek in Point Clear, Waterhole Branch near the city airport and Pensacola Worm Branch in northeast Fairhope.
Fairhope seeks $1.7 million in grants for sewer, drainage work
FAIRHOPE — Two grants totaling more than $1.7 million could help Fairhope prevent future sewage spills and improve drainage across the area, city officials said.The Fairhope City Council voted … more
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Baldwin County receives federal funds for emergency food assistance
Baldwin County has been awarded federal funds made available through the department of homeland security (DHS)/federal emergency management agency under the emergency food and shelter national board … more
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The city of Foley will extend Juniper Street south from Baldwin County 20 to Alabama 59 at Baldwin County 20 South.
Foley to extend Juniper Street
FOLEY – In an effort to relieve traffic stress on Alabama 59, Foley is extending Juniper Street south from where it now ends at Baldwin County 20. more
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Plans for the Eagles Landing development show the layout of lots in the proposed subdivision. The request for a Planned Unit Development designation for the site was tabled by the Foley Planning Commission on Wednesday, April 20, at the request of the developer.
Foley subdivision plans worry neighbors
FOLEY — A proposal for a subdivision near Graham Creek that drew protests from residents of surrounding neighborhoods will not be heard by the Foley Planning Commission until May.The plan for … more
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Crews clean debris on Fairhope streets after Hurricane Sally struck the area in September 2020.
Robertsdale discussing hurricane debris collection plans with ALDOT
ROBERTSDALE – With hurricane season approaching, Robertsdale officials are working on an agreement to clarify which agency will be picking up debris from local highways when the next storm hits. more
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Gulf Shores city officials address residents during a city public meeting at the Erie Meyer Civic Center.
Gulf Shores makes plans for growth
GULF SHORES – Most Gulf Shores residents are pleased with city services and the quality of life, but growth issues, such as traffic, are a concern, municipal officials said Tuesday, April 19. more
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Commercial airline flights from Jack Edwards Field could start by Labor Day under plans proposed to the Gulf Shores City Council.
Airline flights coming to Gulf Shores by September
GULF SHORES – Commercial airline flights will be taking off from the Gulf Shores International Airport by September under plans being considered by the city council. more
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