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The cover of Magnolia Springs’ comprehensive plan, “Branching Out to Preserve Our Roots,” reflects the town’s vision for preserving its character while planning for the future. The plan recently received an Outstanding Planning Award from the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Small town, big roots: Magnolia Springs’ comprehensive plan branches out with statewide planning award
Magnolia Springs may be small, but its plans for the future are anything but. With deep roots in its community and a vision for what comes next, the town is branching out — and earning statewide … more
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A digital version of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Weights & Measures decal is shown. The division regulates commercial weighing and measuring devices, including fuel dispensers.
Alabama agriculture department pushes back on gas pump ‘honor system’ claims
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is pushing back against recent claims that consumers are effectively on an “honor system” when purchasing fuel and that businesses are … more
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Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee for Alabama's governor in this November's general election, speaking virtually during a South Baldwin Democrats meeting held on Tuesday, June 23.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones to host town hall meeting in Daphne
While many will be in Mobile for President Donald Trump’s rally ahead of the midterms, the Democratic nominee for Alabama governor will be hosting his own town hall the same evening. Doug … more
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Local, state and federal candidates speak to constituents at "candi-dating" forum in Fairhope
FAIRHOPE — With the general election a little over a month away, candidates running in several races spoke to constituents at Fairhope United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The event … more
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Baldwin County recycling facility among Gulf Coast environmental award recipients
The new Materials Recovery Facility in Summerdale was among five projects recognized for environmental stewardship during the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards presented by Partners for … more
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Candidates for local, state and federal elections to participate in "candi-dating" forum in Fairhope
Ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, candidates running for local, state and federal seats will be attending a round table discussion in Fairhope tomorrow evening. The event will be held in … more
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State forensic agency receives $262,770 grant for drug testing equipment
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $262,770 grant to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to upgrade equipment used in investigations involving opioids and other synthetic drugs. A Sept. … more
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Gulf Shores Fire Rescue presents new fire training facility
GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores Fire Rescue has received a massive upgrade to its training with officials presenting the department's new training facility in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held the morning … more
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Gulf Shores is thinking about moving away from hurricane re-entry passes to registered license plates to exempt city residents from parking fees at beach access areas and other paid lots in the beachfront area. If approved, hurricane re-entry decals would continue to be issued in 2027 and future years to be used in the case of an evacuation event where the area someone lives allows them access back on the island; however, they would no longer function as parking permits.
Gulf Shores may change free resident parking registration requirements
Gulf Shores is thinking about moving away from hurricane re-entry passes to registered license plates to exempt city residents from parking fees at beach access areas and other paid lots in the … more
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Park Avenue has been included in one of the Foley streets scheduled for resurfacing in the upcoming year. City Council approved the annual resurfacing plan that includes work on 6.3 miles of Foley streets.
Foley adds Park Avenue to upcoming road resurfacing plan
Foley is expanding its upcoming road resurfacing program after lower-than-expected asphalt costs allowed the city to add another 1.54 miles of roadway to the project. Foley City Council approved … more
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Summerdale Police Chief reinstated following unspecified allegations
Summerdale officials held a special called meeting on Saturday, Sept. 19, to discuss the future of the city's police chief. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Summerdale Mayor Randy Farris placed Police … more
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Leo Garcia Venegas outside the U.S. District Court in Mobile following a court hearing hearing held on May 27.
Federal judge says no warrantless ICE raids on work sites in Southern Alabama
A federal judge has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to stop conducting immigration raids at construction sites without a warrant within the jurisdiction of the Southern District of … more
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The decommissioned Spirit VK 780A natural gas rig has been repurposed to create two new sites in Alabama's Artificial Reef Program.
New reef sites added off Alabama coast through Rigs to Reefs program
Two new artificial reef sites have been created off Alabama’s coast through the state’s Rigs to Reefs program, adding a decommissioned natural gas rig to the country’s largest artificial reef … more
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Construction is starting on 8,700 feet of sidewalks in the Mills Community in west Foley. The project will also include drainage improvements in the community.
Sidewalk project to connect Mills Community with Foley
A new sidewalk project is expected to improve pedestrian connections between the Mills Community and other areas of Foley, with construction expected to begin within a month. Foley City Council … more
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Orange Beach testing public safety drone system with free trial
Imagine, if you will, a world where a swimmer in distress in the Gulf can, within 90 seconds of a call going out, receive a life preserver dropped from a self-launched drone. Or a beachgoer in … more
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North Baldwin Chamber honors three first responders at annual appreciation dinner
The North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce honored local emergency personnel Sept. 10 during its annual First Responder Appreciation Dinner at the John F. Rhodes Civic Center in Bay Minette, recognizing … more
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Coastal Stormwater Center of the Southeast brings stormwater solutions to Alabama, region
Baldwin County's coastal landscape is closely tied to its waterways, wetlands and watersheds, with rivers, bays, streams and coastal habitats shaping communities and supporting recreation, wildlife … more
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Belforest battalion chief earns Chief Fire Officer designation
Belforest Volunteer Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael A. Aaron has earned the Chief Fire Officer designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing, an entity of the Center for … more
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Models for what the new art installations will look like were put on display outside the council chambers following Fairhope's City Council Meeting on Monday, Sept. 14.
New art installations coming to local roundabouts in Fairhope
Two new art installations will be coming to two roundabouts within Fairhope in the near future. Fairhope City Council approved a resolution to award and authorize contracts for large-scale … more
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Daphne opens new municipal courtroom at Justice Center Annex
Officials for the City of Daphne cut the ribbon to their new municipal courtroom at the Daphne Justice Center Annex on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The new courtroom spans more than 4,100 square feet, … more
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