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Tuberville, Rick Scott introduce bill to prevent doxxing of federal law enforcement officers
U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, and Rick Scott, R-FL, introduced legislation recently aimed at blocking the release of federal law enforcement officers’ personal location data when used to … more
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville
Tuberville, Cassidy investigate foreign-imported radioactive shrimp
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, has joined U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-LA, in raising concerns about the potential health risks associated with imported shrimp that may contain radioactive … more
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville
Tuberville, Husted introduce bill targeting student aid fraud
U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and Jon Husted of Ohio have introduced legislation aimed at cracking down on student aid fraud and preventing taxpayer dollars from going to fraudulent … more
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Orange Beach's Pirate's Voyage project deferred again; Wharf Landing rezoning approved
ORANGE BEACH — Orange Beach City Council met on Tuesday, June 2, where The Wharf Landing project took a step forward while Pirates Voyage took another step back. During the meeting, the … more
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Tuberville introduces ASSIMILATION Act
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, recently introduced the ASSIMILATION Act, legislation aimed at replacing chain migration and lottery-based admissions with a national-interest, merit-based system … more
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Senator Katie Britt secures more than $2 million for Foley storm resiliency project
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-AL, has directly secured $2.063 million for the City of Foley through the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act to help strengthen the city’s infrastructure … more
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Above, the map on the left shows the existing boundaries from the court-ordered congressional plan and the map on the right shows the 2023 legislatively enacted plan, which the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the state to use for upcoming elections in four districts, including District 1, which includes Baldwin County.
U.S. Supreme Court permits Alabama to use redrawn congressional map struck down by lower court
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for Alabama to use a kind of new congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections that federal judges rejected for being racially discriminatory. In … more
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City of Daphne discussing moratorium on multifamily developments
City of Daphne is considering a moratorium that would temporarily pause multifamily residential developments. According to documents, the moratorium would apply to “any application for … more
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Orange Beach councilman, mayor pro tem Jerry Johnson steps down following grandson's health emergency
ORANGE BEACH — In a sudden announcement during an Orange Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 2, Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Johnson said he is stepping down. Johnson, who was … more
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James Rosier Jr. stands with members of the Bay Minette City Council after being sworn in as the city’s new police chief in May of 2026.
Bay Minette to host community district meetings throughout June
Bay Minette Mayor Joshua Brown will host a series of community district meetings throughout June alongside city council members and the city's new police chief. The programming is meant to give … more
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Greg Blalock with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama presents a check to the city of Foley for almost $3.33 million to be used for the purchase of the new 121-acre North Foley Industrial Park. The grant is through the state Site Evaluation Economic Development Strategy, known as SEEDS, program.
SEEDS grant supports new Foley industrial site and future job growth
A state grant of nearly $3.33 million will help transform a 121-acre parcel along the Foley Beach Express into Baldwin County’s newest industrial development site. Local and state leaders say … more
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Foley Main Street earns 2026 national accreditation designation
Foley Main Street has been named a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program, the organization’s highest national designation recognizing excellence in community-based revitalization and … more
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Next CR 65 corridor phase to begin construction soon in central Baldwin, Summerdale
A new one-mile segment is next up for construction of the County Road 65 corridor. Construction is scheduled to begin late this summer, according to a press release from Baldwin County. County … more
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A new fire station will be built on a site on East Fern Avenue to serve northern Foley. The city will begin designing the new facility this year.
Foley moves forward with plans for 4th fire station
Plans are moving ahead for Foley’s fourth fire station after the city acquired a five-acre parcel on East Fern Avenue that officials say will expand fire protection coverage on the city’s north … more
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The new Foley Public Work Campus includes a 16,000-square-foot garage to service 450 Foley vehicles and facilities for the city's 100 public works employees.
Foley public works department moves into new $17 million home
The City of Foley recognized its employees who maintain roads, collect garbage, trim trees and provide other essential services during National Public Works Week while also marking the opening of a … more
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Leo Garcia Venegas outside the U.S. District Court in Mobile following his hearing on Wednesday, May 27.
Baldwin County man seeks court order that could stop job site immigration raids
MOBILE — A hearing was held Wednesday, May 27, at the U.S. District Court in Mobile involving Leo Garcia Venegas, a Baldwin County man whom immigration officials have detained three times the last … more
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City of Bay Minette approves AltaPointe partnership to expand mental health crisis response support
Bay Minette City Council has approved a memorandum of understanding between the city and AltaPointe Health Systems to provide virtual mental health crisis support for the Bay Minette Police … more
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Primary elections 2026: Dates to know ahead of June runoffs in Baldwin County
In Alabama, candidates must earn over 50% of the vote to win a primary election. After the election on May 19, eight races advanced to runoffs because no candidate received a majority of the vote. … more
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Foley is preparing to build sidewalks linking the Mills Community with other areas of the city.
Foley moves forward on Mills community sidewalk project connecting neighborhoods and park site
Work is expected to begin soon on new walkways that will link the Mills community in west Foley with other parts of the city after Foley City Council voted to seek bids for construction. The … more
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Foley is adding a four-way stop sign at South Cypress Street and East Orange Avenue as part of pedestrian and traffic improvements near the site of the city's new library.
Foley adding four-way stop near new library construction site
A new four-way stop is coming to the intersection of South Cypress Street and East Orange Avenue as Foley officials work to improve traffic and pedestrian safety around the city’s new public … more
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