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Completed Phillipsville Rd. resurfacing project pictured on the left and the completed County Rd. 3 resurfacing project on the right.
Baldwin County resurfaces 66 miles of roads in 2025 paving push
The Baldwin County Commission resurfaced 66 miles of roads and paved 3 miles of dirt roads across the county in 2025, continuing an annual effort to preserve a transportation network that spans more … more
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Fairhope library 'actively working on a solution' to losing county courier service
The Fairhope Public Library no longer has access to Baldwin County’s courier service as a result of its state funding loss, meaning patrons cannot easily check out books housed in other cities’ … more
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Alabama, Gulf Coast senators push NOAA to tighten enforcement against illegal Mexican fishing in Gulf
Alabama Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt joined a group of Gulf Coast lawmakers in urging federal regulators to crack down on illegal fishing by Mexican vessels in U.S. waters, warning the … more
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BBB warns consumers about surge in weight loss and GLP-1 scams
The Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers to a growing wave of scams tied to popular weight loss products and GLP-1 medications, a trend fueled by high demand and limited access to drugs such … more
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Winter visitors turned out for the 2026 Foley Snowbird Coffee. The event was held Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Foley Civic Center.
Foley welcomes hundreds of snowbirds for 2026
Hundreds of seasonal visitors gathered Tuesday, Jan. 13, for Foley’s annual Snowbird Coffee at the Foley Civic Center, an event held each year on the second Tuesday in January. About 700 … more
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CAPITOL ROLL CALL – JAN. 12-16: Spending bill clears Senate; health care rollback blocked
Congress wrapped up last week with Senate action on federal spending and a failed attempt to roll back health insurance exchange rules. Lawmakers now turn to a crowded House calendar that will shape … more
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Legal Services Alabama offering free tax help as filing season begins
As tax filing season gets underway, Legal Services Alabama is urging eligible residents to seek free, reliable legal assistance for tax-related issues and to remain alert for common scams that often … more
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Baldwin County municipal meetings for the week of Jan. 26
Did you know that council meetings and work sessions are open to the public? That's right. You can attend and learn what decisions are being made in your community. Better yet, you can let your voice … more
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Bay Minette Mayor Joshua O. Brown performs with a praise team at the Foley Civic Center following the march.
Bay Minette Mayor Joshua Brown named Citizen of the Year during MLK Day celebration
FOLEY AND FAIRHOPE — Residents across Baldwin County gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over the weekend during the county's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day … more
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During the dedication of the naming of the Foley airport for former Mayor Arthur Holk, Mayor Ralph Hellmich, Foley City Council members and two of Holk’s children, inlcuding State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones stand next to the new Holk Field at Foley Municipal Airport sign after it is unveiled.
Foley renames municipal airport field for former Mayor Arthur Holk
The City of Foley has renamed its municipal airport in honor of former Mayor Arthur Holk, recognizing his decades-long impact on aviation and the city’s development during more than 40 years of … more
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Foley has placed a four-way stop sign at the intersection of North Alston Street and West Peachtree Avenue. The sign is intended to improve traffic flow near Baldwin Health hospital and other medical facilities.
Foley adds four-way stop, improves traffic control near hospital
A new four-way stop is now in place at the intersection of North Alston Street and West Peachtree Avenue as city officials move to manage increasing traffic near Baldwin Health. Stop signs were … more
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U.S. Representative Barry Moore celebrating his victory during the 2024 election at a Republican watch party at Waters Edge in Robertsdale.
Donald Trump endorses U.S. Rep. Barry Moore for Alabama's Senate seat
Donald Trump has given his "complete and total endorsement" to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore for Alabama's open federal Senate seat, the president announced on social media. Moore, a Republican from … more
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Baldwin County municipal meetings for the week of Jan. 20
Want to know when your city council or local board is meeting next? Whether you attend in person or follow along online, staying connected with your community starts here. This guide provides key … more
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Fairhope to host 2026 State of the City Expo at Civic Center
The City of Fairhope will host its 2026 State of the City Expo on Thursday, Jan. 29, offering residents an opportunity to hear directly from city leadership and engage with municipal departments in … more
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Fairhope Public Library to lose state funding permanently over book placements
After an hour of discussion on Thursday, the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) voted to not restore state funding to the Fairhope Public Library. The Eastern Shore library has not received … more
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Alabama to automatically lock out-of-state, online SNAP purchases to fight fraud
Alabama will soon restrict the use of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits outside the state and for online purchases as part of a security upgrade … more
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Former Romar Beach Baptist Church building in Orange Beach is set to be turned into a hotel.
Old Romar Baptist Church building in Orange Beach to become 100-room hotel
A 1.8-acre beachfront lot home to the now-closed Romar Beach Baptist Church in Orange Beach is set to transform into a 100-room hotel. AC Retreat by Marriot will have six floors. The ground … more
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New $30 million boutique hotel coming to Daphne
Developer 68 Ventures got a green light to bring a $30 million luxury hotel to Old Towne Daphne. The hotel, named the Fortuna Hotel, will be located on Daphne Avenue across from the U.S. Post … more
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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen.
Baldwin has most noncitizen ballots cast, says Secretary of State Wes Allen
It is just a number. Only 3. But that small number puts Baldwin County among the highest in Alabama for noncitizen ballots cast, even though the county is smaller than Jefferson, Madison … more
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Jared Hudson (left) and Morgan Murphy (right) are both running for Alabama's open Senate seat.
U.S. Senate candidates speak at forum in Fairhope
FAIRHOPE — Two candidates in Alabama's race for Tommy Tuberville's U.S. Senate seat spoke at a forum in Fairhope last Thursday, hosted by the Eastern Shore Republican Women. Jared Hudson and … more
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