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Foley Main Street’s Cat Alley has reached its second phase and is searching for artists to create three new murals. The three murals will depict various aspects of Foley’s history. Submissions can be sent in for one or all the doors. Executive director of Foley Main Street, Darrelyn Dunmore, said one artist might be chosen for all three doors or separate artists for each of the doors.
Foley Main Street seeks artists for Cat Alley murals depicting town's history
FOLEY — Foley Main Street's Cat Alley has reached its second phase and is searching for artists to create three new murals. The three murals will depict various aspects of Foley's history. … more
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Spanish Fort Causeway Master Plan advances with $3 million GOMESA Grant
The Spanish Fort Causeway Master Plan just got one step closer to becoming a reality. During the Sept. 18 regular city council meeting, council adopted a resolution that will allow Spanish Fort Mayor … more
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One other item of note that was voted on during the council meeting was a resolution to approve an additional $100,000 for the construction of the Daphne Animal Shelter.
Daphne City Council passes 2024 budget
The city of Daphne’s budget for 2024 passed during the Sept. 18 regular city council meeting. Daphne City Council voted to approve the municipal budget for the 2024 fiscal year that begins Oct. … more
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During the Sept. 18 regular city council meeting, ordinance 644-2023 was introduced to the council. The ordinance outlines how the city defines littering, enforcement procedures and penalties.
Spanish Fort cracks down on littering: Public hearing for new ordinance set for Oct. 2
The city of Spanish Fort is looking to curb a litter problem in the city with a new ordinance. During the Sept. 18 regular city council meeting, ordinance 644-2023 was introduced to the council. The … more
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Juniper Street in Foley is closed at the intersection of Miflin Road while work to extend the street to Alabama 59 is completed.
Work begins to complete Foley's Juniper extension
FOLEY — The Juniper Street extension that will create a new Foley north-south route around much of Alabama 59 should be open within two months. The intersection of Juniper Street and Miflin … more
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New street lights are planned on streets in the Mills Community following the area’s annexation into Foley. Residents voted Aug. 22 to approve an annexation referendum.
Foley moves forward with plans for Mills
FOLEY — With the remainder of the Mills Community approving annexation, Foley is moving forward with plans for improvements in the newest area of the city. Foley City Council voted to approve … more
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Homes across Baldwin County sustained damage after two hurricanes struck the state in 2020.
Foley improving storm, flood resilience
FOLEY — Foley leads the country in homes prepared to stand up to hurricanes and city officials are working to improve preparations to deal with future storms or other disruptions. Foley is … more
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Sam Strite, treasurer of Southern Star Search and Rescue, explained that his team has weekly training sessions to ensure the K9s stay up-to-date with technology and remain proficient. "Our dogs wear GPS collars so they can be tracked when they are searching, and the search commander needs to stay in practice on how to run searches and how to keep track of everyone out searching and where they are," he said.
Search and rescue group marks 1 year
Southern Star Search and Rescue, a local nonprofit focused on aiding the community, recently marked its first year of operation. Established Aug. 1, 2022, the organization is the only team south … more
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'Fairhope Familiars' is just one of many murals that Legg has painted. The artist has designed and painted murals at Rotolo’s, Ed’s in Spanish Fort, Panini Pete restaurants, Cat Alley in Foley and even a residential mural at a Fairhope home.
Making a splash: Legg's work flows across Baldwin County with latest 'Fairhope's Familiars' mural at Hampton Inn
FAIRHOPE — Local artist Hannah Legg is diving into her own sea of creativity and bringing the wall beside the Fairhope Hampton Inn parking garage to life. After Legg created eight designs … more
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The ordinance, which was presented at the Sept. 11 regular city council meeting, was a proposal for the city to annex property outside current city limits into the city so the properties could use the city's water system.
Fairhope council tables annexation requests over water usage
The City of Fairhope and city council have been working to bolster its water system in various ways this summer. A proposed ordinance pertaining to new properties and developments outside of Fairhope … more
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Functional diagram for the future Coastal Gateway Community Park.
Plans unveiled for future Coastal Gateway Park
GULF SHORES — The City of Gulf Shores held an unveiling on Sept. 11 of its master plan for the future Coastal Gateway Community Park. The city began working with Dix.Hite + Partners last year … more
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Projects such as the expansion of the Graham Creek Nature Preserve are some of the improvements planned in the Foley budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
Major projects planned in Foley budget
FOLEY — The upcoming year will bring the start of major city construction projects in Foley under plans in the 2024 budget. Foley City Council voted Tuesday, Sept. 5, to approve the budget for … more
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Renovation work on Foley’s former National Guard armory is one of the projects in the 2024 budget. New city offices are planned for part of the building. The budget includes adding at least 29 new employees to the city payroll in the upcoming year.
Foley revenue projections continue growth
FOLEY — The new Foley budget reflects continued growth in revenue that city officials plan to use for more capital projects. Foley City Council voted to approve the new budget, which goes into … more
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Fairhope City approves employees referral program
FAIRHOPE — Fairhope city employees could have an extra $500 in their pocket in the coming months. Fairhope City Council unanimously passed an ordinance amendment during their Sept. 11 regular … more
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Tahjaneka Armstrong, 25, of Loxley, is in the custody of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and has been charged with murder.
Loxley woman arrest in connection with Bon Secour homicide
Tahjaneka Armstrong, 25, of Loxley, is in the custody of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and has been charged with murder. The BCSO responded to a home in the Bon Secour … more
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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission imposes administrative stay
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) voted recently to impose a stay on the issuance of licenses that were awarded on Aug. 10. The state legislature passed a law establishing the AMCC and … more
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Christopher Ivy Bates escaped from his assigned workplace at approximately 11:30 a.m. He was last seen around the County Road 8 area.
Inmate escapes work release in Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores Police Department are assisting the Alabama Department of Corrections in locating an escaped inmate. Christopher Ivy Bates escaped from his assigned workplace at approximately 11:30 … more
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The Fairhope Public Library is at the center of the book banning debate.
Community divided: Battle over teen section library books erupts in Fairhope
FAIRHOPE — A debate over banning books that been capturing national attention took center stage at a Fairhope City Council meeting Sept. 11. The council chamber was brimming with supporters on … more
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In July, the city began a project to remove debris and sediment on the Bon Secour River. The material was left after Hurricane Sally struck the area in 2020. Darrell Russell, Foley public works director, said that debris was removed, but officials found that the river was still not draining.
More drainage improvements planned on Bon Secour River
FOLEY — Removing a massive beaver dam that includes its own hot tub is among the additional drainage improvements planned in south Foley as officials work to reduce flooding in the area. In … more
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The Daughters of the American Revolution will install a memorial and white rose bushes on Foley’s Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail.
Memorial planned on Foley Rose Trail
FOLEY — A memorial to those who have served protecting America will be going up on the new section of the Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail in Foley. The Daughters of the American Revolution will … more
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