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Pat Simpson was sworn in as Orange Beach's newest city council member on June 19 by Municipal Judge Michael A. Dasinger in council chambers with his wife, Claudia, and his son, Hunter, by his side.
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/23/26 |
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City of Spanish Fort has approved a new year-long contract extension with federal authorities to trap and remove animals such as coyotes from populated areas.
The extension was approved during a …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/22/26 |
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The $81.5 million Italian Village project in Daphne passed its last stepping stone to becoming a reality.
On Monday, June 15, Daphne City Council approved a resolution annexing a property to …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/22/26 |
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Construction on a new indoor Aquatics Center in Foley is expected to begin once final construction plans are completed, marking a major expansion of year-round recreational opportunities for swimmers …
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6/22/26
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Orange Beach City Council filled its Place 3 vacancy on Tuesday evening after two nominations came to a vote.
After being nominated by Councilman Robert Stuart, Pat Simpson, who previously owned …
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6/17/26
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As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, the City of Foley has reached a milestone goal by planting 250 trees throughout the community as part of its America 250 observance. The …
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6/17/26
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City of Fairhope is discussing new system development charges (SDCs) for connections to the city's water and sewage system through Fairhope Public Utilities.
During a city council meeting on …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/26 |
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Runoff elections are tomorrow for races in Alabama and Baldwin County where no candidate earned a majority of votes in their May 19 primary.
There is one race for Democrats and up to seven …
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6/15/26
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NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on Amendment 19 to the Shrimp Fishery Management Plan for the Gulf, a proposal that would extend the federal shrimp permit moratorium for an additional 10 …
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6/13/26
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U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, and Mike Lee, R-UT, have introduced legislation aimed at establishing a new Food and Drug Administration regulatory framework for homeopathic medicines, arguing the …
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6/12/26
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New sidewalk markers will soon define the boundaries of Foley's downtown Arts and Entertainment District as city officials move to make the popular program's presence more visible and permanent.
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6/12/26
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Alabama heads into runoff elections for party primaries on Tuesday, June 16. One of the local races is for District 95 in the House of Representatives. Narrowed from a field of three, the race is now …
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6/12/26
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Baldwin County has completed the first phase of widening, resurfacing and drainage improvements along County Road 32, county officials said in a news release.
The completed phase extends from …
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6/12/26
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On Monday, June 8, Fairhope City Council authorized Mayor Sherry Sullivan to submit a letter to Energy Southeast Inc. requesting a total of $30,000 through a Community Development Grant.
Of the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/11/26 |
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued cease-and-desist letters to six companies accused of illegally advertising, facilitating and enabling the sale and procurement of chemical abortion …
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6/11/26
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The Baldwin County Commission has completed the Surfside Drive Drainage Improvements Project, a $2.7 million infrastructure effort aimed at reducing flooding and improving storm resilience in the …
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6/10/26
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Visitors to Foley’s nature parks could soon see new amenities and improved access as the city moves forward with a series of projects at Graham Creek Nature Preserve and Wolf Creek Park.
Foley …
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6/10/26
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The Alabama 911 Conference named Baldwin County 911 the 2026 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) of the Year on May 7 during a statewide meeting in Huntsville.
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By Emma Parvin
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/10/26 |
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Alabama voters are being encouraged to verify their registration information, review their sample ballots and confirm their polling locations ahead of the June 16 Primary Runoff Election.
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6/9/26
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The Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency successfully completed the 2026 Baldwin County Commission Hurricane Exercise, a full-day preparedness event aimed at strengthening coordination and …
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6/9/26
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