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Rep. Matt Simpson (second from right) watched Alabama Governor Kay Ivey sign House Bill 68 this week. The legislation offers extra protections to victims of violent crimes who are developmentally and intellectually disabled. Attending the signing were Assistant District Attorney Tandice Blackwood, Stephen Hickman, Executive Director of ARC of Alabama Tim Cooper, and Susan Kilngel, executive director of ARC of Madison County.
New bill protects disabled adult victims who must testify in court
"He got her as soon as she walked out of the door."It sounds like the opening line of a horror novel. But it is how Stephen Hickman describes the very real nightmare his daughter endured.Hickman is … more
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Crews clean debris on Fairhope streets after Hurricane Sally struck the area in September 2020. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced plans to increase the amount that local governments will be reimbursed for disaster relief. FEMA will now pay 90% of the cost, up from 75% approved earlier.
FEMA increasing payments for Sally damage
FOLEY — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be paying a larger share of the cost of Hurricane Sally, a move that will mean millions more dollars for Baldwin County and local … more
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Foley council discusses amendments to zoning ordinance
FOLEY - At the Jan. 3 meeting, the Foley City Council approved amendments to the zoning ordinance, with more proposed amendments scheduled to appear in the near future. Recently, the council was … more
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City of Foley applying for SAFER Grant Program for 9 new firefighters
FOLEY - During the Jan. 3 meeting, the Foley City Council approved staff to apply for DHS/FEMA's FY2021 SAFER (staffing for adequate fire and emergency response) grant program. If awarded, the grant … more
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Foley city offices will be closed Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Day
FOLEY - Many City of Foley offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 17. Closures include city hall, the Foley Public Library, the Foley Welcome Center, … more
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Over the years, the City of Foley has performed many improvement projects on existing parks as well as constructing all new spaces, such as two butterfly gardens along the Rose Trail. Moving forward, the city plans to modernize all city owned parks and is asking for community input on the process.
Foley releases 2022 Community Parks & Open Spaces survey
FOLEY - David Thompson, executive director of leisure services with the City of Foley, has created and released the 2022 Community Parks and Open Spaces survey. The aim of the survey is to gain … more
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Summerdale Fire teams with 2 local departments towards grant program
SUMMERDALE - The Summerdale Volunteer Fire Department, Seminole Volunteer Fire Department and Bon Secour Volunteer Fire Department have teamed up to apply for a grant program towards a new radio … more
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Foley council approves applications for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
FOLEY - The Foley City Council approved two grant applications for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) during the Dec. 20 meeting. Both grant applications were presented to Baldwin EMA as … more
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Elberta council applying for $2 million towards drainage projects
ELBERTA - The Town of Elberta is requesting monies that, if awarded, could potentially go towards drainage improvements within town. “We heard through the grapevine that the state got $500 … more
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Summerdale Council changes contract with Retail Strategies
SUMMERDALE - The Summerdale Town Council voted at its December meeting to begin paying Retail Strategies quarterly for its services. Retail Strategies specializes in recruitment strategies and … more
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Foley council joins state, local governments in Endo settlement
FOLEY - The Foley City Council voted to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in the Endo settlement. The city is expecting to receive approximately $33,000 from the … more
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Summerdale submits letter of intent for potential safe room
SUMMERDALE - The Town of Summerdale approved the submission of a letter of intent (LOI) detailing the town’s desire to build a safe room. The LOI is the first step in the process towards … more
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This small building, part of a property donation from the Bertolla family to the town of Loxley, will be used for a history museum.
Loxley officials hope land donation will provide home for municipal facilities
LOXLEY — The town of Loxley has received a donation of land that could allow the municipality to further expand its facilities as it moves forward as a city in 2022.At its meeting on Monday, … more
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Summerdale council applies for road repaving grant, water meters
SUMMERDALE - The Summerdale Town Council has approved the submission of a grant application for the Rebuild Alabama Act. If received, the money will be put towards roadway improvement projects. … more
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Robertsdale approves engineering contract for water and waste system improvements
ROBERTSDALE — The Robertsdale City Council took the next step toward upgrading its water and waste system, approving an engineering contract at its meeting Monday, Dec. 6 for the nearly $14 … more
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Potential future home of a new pocket park in Foley. The park would include an amphitheater and permanent musical instruments, and could be used for scheduled performances and musical outings.
Foley council discusses new pocket park beside middle school
FOLEY - A new pocket park is in the works for downtown Foley. The City of Foley, Foley Main Street, and the Baldwin County Board of Education are collaborating to bring a new, music-filled pocket … more
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National Sojourners present City of Foley with ‘thank you’ plaque
The Baldwin County Chapter #531 of National Sojourners presented the City of Foley with a ‘thank you’ plaque featuring the Toast to the Flag during the Monday, Dec. 6 meeting. Pictured … more
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Foley City Council approves major drainage improvement projects
FOLEY - During the Monday, Dec. 6 meeting, the Foley City Council approved two major drainage improvement projects to move forward. The two projects will cost a combined total of approximately … more
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City of Foley releases Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule
FOLEY - As the holidays approach, the City of Foley has released its holiday schedule. Holiday closures: City of Foley administrative offices will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 22. City … more
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Local, county and state officials, along with engineering and construction officials, cut the ribbon to dedicate the new Robertsdale Public Works facility on East Chicago Street.
Robertsdale hosts open house for new public works facility
ROBERTSDALE — The city of Robertsdale hosted an open house and dedication ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 5 for the new public works administration building located on Chicago Street, north of the … more
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