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A sign with details concerning the Little Lagoon Preservation Society meeting found on the corner of Clubhouse Dr and W Second St, next to the location of the meeting. RUTH MAYO / Gulf Coast Media
What happened at the July 18 Little Lagoon Preservation Society meeting?
GULF SHORES — Attendees of a recent Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) meeting were given an overview of Mobile Baykeeper's history and current and upcoming projects to protect local … more
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Alabama Forestry Commission announces "Trees4AL" grant program
The Alabama Forestry Commission, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, has launched "Trees4AL," a match-free tree planting grant aimed at benefiting disadvantaged … more
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Orange Beach makes donation to Habitat for Humanity Baldwin County
The City of Orange Beach recently purchased property at 26192 Canal Road, including a house that is set to be demolished, and as the contents of the house were not needed for any public or municipal … more
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Why visit Elberta: Discover 5 Best of Baldwin 2024 winners in town
Elberta may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of vacation destinations or day trips, but this charming town is filled with community staples, beloved hotspots and much more. … more
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Daphne redistricting public hearing set for Aug. 19
Daphne residents could soon be voting in a new district as the city reworks its seven city council boundaries ahead of the 2025 general election. During a July 15 Daphne City Council meeting, council … more
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The Haven, Fairhope receive no-kill award
The Haven No-Kill Animal Shelter, in collaboration with the City of Fairhope, has been honored with a "no-kill" status award for 2023 by Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare … more
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Fairhope closes Veterans Drive to install pedestrian tunnel
The city of Fairhope has announced the closure of Veterans Drive for approximately 60 days beginning Monday, July 22. The closure will allow for the installation of a pedestrian tunnel that will … more
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Public hearing set for 68 Ventures’ mixed-use proposal at DISC
68 Ventures, a Daphne-based development and investment group, wants to build a live-work-play center and training site for new Novelis employees in Daphne, a proposal for which a public hearing has … more
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Fairhope’s Mobile Bay Maker's Market forced to relocate after sudden notice
Every other Sunday since 2021, vendors of the Mobile Maker's Market have provided Fairhope residents and visitors a one-stop, local business shopping experience. On June 30, the vendors set up for … more
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A new entertainment district is proposed for areas of downtown Foley west of Alabama 59. The district is intended to encourage revitalization efforts in the downtown area.
Foley moving forward with entertainment district in Downtown Foley
Soon, Foley could have a new entertainment district. The proposed district aims to boost downtown business and activity without causing disruptive behavior. Foley City Council approved a first … more
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Foley plans to clear debris from the Magnolia River basin south of U.S. 98. The city and Baldwin County will be working to remove material from the stream.
Foley to work on debris removal in Magnolia River
The city of Foley is collaborating with Baldwin County to remove debris slowing drainage in the Magnolia River basin. Mayor Ralph Hellmich announced that the city will clear the stream south … more
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Robertsdale Police respond to domestic incident involving gunfire
Just before midnight on July 17, Robertsdale Police and Baldwin County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic incident on Heartland Circle in Robertsdale. Officers were informed of a … more
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Gulf Shores Police investigate a fatal accident on Gulf Shores Parkway
On Thursday, July 18 around 10:42 a.m., Gulf Shores Police and Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 3700 block of Gulf Shores Parkway. Authorities determined that a 2016 … more
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Orange Beach prepares for 2024 Freedom Fest in October
Orange Beach authorized a pair of performance agreements this week for the city's fall Orange Beach Freedom Fest -- one with McLean Motorsports Productions for the anchor car show entitled "Bama … more
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Baldwin County Commission seeks public input on $43.3M hurricane recovery spending
The Baldwin County Commission is now asking for your input, seeking public comments on a new draft of a $43.3 million local recovery plan in response to Hurricanes Sally and Zeta. BCC officials, with … more
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Gulf State Park Pier to reopen by end of summer, ADCNR official says
After nearly four years without the popular Alabama attraction at full force, officials expect the Gulf State Park Pier to reopen to the public by the end of summer. "This is the completion of … more
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Wildfire ignites in Fort Morgan, forces road closures
A wildfire ignited earlier today north of State Highway 180 near the intersection with Cortez Street, prompting a multi-agency response. According to reports, the blaze is believed to have … more
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A public meeting will take place Tuesday, July 23, to discuss plans for a new indoor aquatic center to replace the current Foley swimming pool at Max Griffin Park. The current pool opened in 1953.
Foley moving forward with plans for indoor-outdoor aquatic center
Foley residents will have a chance to provide input on plans for the city’s indoor-outdoor pool facility to be built in Max Griffin Park. The city will hold a public input meeting Tuesday, … more
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The future of South Baldwin students is going to be 'epic'
South Baldwin County will once again host EPIC, a student entrepreneur program presented by the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, starting this fall. … more
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Fairhope High School track and field team members, coaches, city and school officials celebrated the completion of the Track and Field Complex at Founders Park with a ribbon cutting and first lap on the track Tuesday, Feb. 20. The $2.5 million project was a collaboration between the City of Fairhope, Fairhope Single Tax Corporation and Baldwin County Public Schools.
Fairhope Recreation Board’s five-year plan looks to address parking and facility needs
The Fairhope Recreation Board has completed several capital improvements to the city's recreation facilities between 2020 to 2023, and now it looks ahead as its five-year plan got the green light. … more
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