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Baldwin County, ALDOT partner on new US 98 traffic signal
Baldwin County and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will each contribute $500,000 to fund a new traffic signal at the intersection of US Highway 98 and County Road 91 in the … more
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The Foley Facade Improvement Incentive Grant Program has helped local business operators renovate the exteriors of downtown buildings. The city is working to make the program more accessible for downtown improvements.
Foley expands downtown facade grant program to boost accessibility, clarity
A program credited with revitalizing downtown Foley is getting an update aimed at making it easier for property owners and merchants to improve their buildings. City officials approved changes … more
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Baldwin County municipal meetings for the week of Oct. 27
Want to get involved in your local government? From city councils to planning boards, local meetings decide where growth happens, how funds are spent and which needs come first. Attending isn’t … more
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Prodisee Pantry expands food distribution for federal employees in Mobile amid government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown creeps toward its 25th day, Prodisee Pantry has now opened its weekly Tuesday distribution to all federal employees in both Baldwin and Mobile counties. Last … more
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Foley asking residents to share stormwater concerns in Bon Secour Watershed
The City of Foley is asking residents to speak up about local flooding and drainage problems as it develops a Stormwater Management Plan for the Bon Secour Watershed. City officials say public … more
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Utilities Board of the City of Foley responds to sewer overflow after contractor damage
A contractor struck an unmarked sanitary sewer force main near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and South Pecan Street in Foley on Monday, Oct. 20, leading to a sanitary sewer overflow that … more
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Alabama Public Library Service holds heated public hearing over transgender restrictions proposal
The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) held a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to discuss a new rule proposal that would restrict minors from reading books with transgender themes and … more
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City of Fairhope to install new water meters
The City of Fairhope is in the process of implementing new water meters and systems across the city. During its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 13, city council approved an annual contract worth … more
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Former Fairhope Mayor James P. Nix dies at age 88
Former Fairhope mayor James P. Nix passed away at the age of 88 on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Nix served on Fairhope City Council from 1968 to 1972, after which he was elected as the city's mayor, … more
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City of Fairhope presented $50k donation for "Foundation Park" project
A $50,000 donation will help kickstart a new Foundation Park project at a historic school property. The Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation presented the contribution to the City of … more
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The Wayne T. Smith Atrium at Baldwin Health was dedicated on Thursday, Oct. 16. The new entrance and lobby area is the latest expansion of the Foley hospital.
Baldwin Health dedicates $200 million expansion to Wayne T. Smith
Baldwin Health Hospital celebrated the completion of its latest expansion project with the dedication and opening of the Wayne T. Smith Atrium, which now serves as the hospital’s main entrance … more
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Ivey awards $9.3 million in grants to boost Alabama traffic safety
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $9.3 million in grants to expand statewide traffic law enforcement and promote safe driving, including programs that serve Baldwin County. According to a news … more
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"Gender Queer" is a book that was cited by Alabama Public Library Service board member Amy Minton as an example of material she considers “inappropriate” during a meeting in May, where she first introduced the proposed code change. The book is a graphic novel by cartoonist Maia Kobabe, based on their personal experiences dealing with gender identity and sexuality growing up, identifying as nonbinary.
APLS to hold public hearing on proposed transgender book ban
The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) will hold a public hearing on Oct. 21 in Montgomery on a proposed state code change that would ban transgender materials for minors. If approved, the … more
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Baldwin County municipal meetings for the week of Oct. 20
Baldwin County’s story isn’t written just by those in office — it’s shaped every day by the people who show up. From city councils to planning boards, local meetings … more
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The City of Foley is acquiring property north of Heritage Park for possible use as the site of a new civic center or city museum.
Foley acquires downtown property to expand city facilities and civic center plans
Foley City Council has approved the purchase of more than 2 acres on East Violet Avenue north of Heritage Park, a move city officials say will allow for expanded municipal services and new community … more
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Global War on Terrorism Wall of Remembrance returns to Baldwin County to honor veterans, fallen service members
Warrior Legacy Ranch announced Monday that the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Wall of Remembrance will return to Baldwin County, providing a public tribute to those who served and sacrificed in the … more
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A new Foley park is planned in the Mills Community. The community voted to be annexed into the city in 2023.
Foley moves forward with park, improvements in Mills Community
Plans for a new park and other improvements in the Mills Community are advancing after the Foley City Council approved measures to move construction forward. The council authorized services to … more
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Big rigs roll into Foley Library for hands-on family fun
Children and families packed the lot behind the Foley Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 11, for the second annual Big Rigs @ the Library: A Touch-a-Truck Event. From 9 to 11 a.m., the area behind … more
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The Foley first responder safe room is expected to start construction in early 2026 and be completed before the start of the 2027 hurricane season.
Foley moves forward with safe room for first responders
First responders in Foley should have a secure location to ride out hurricanes and other disasters by the 2027 storm season following a City Council vote Monday, Oct. 6. The council approved a … more
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Hatch launches Music Accelerator to boost Gulf Coast’s creative economy
Hatch has launched the Hatch Music Accelerator, a 12-week immersive program aimed at transforming the Gulf Coast’s music and creative economy through a mix of music, technology and … more
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