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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2025: Baldwin bus driver, retired Delta man Farris seeking new face for Summerdale leadership
For the first time in at least 17 years, the residents of Summerdale will vote for their mayor. Municipal elections in Alabama do not include a write-in option on ballots, so when a race is not … more
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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2025: Mayor, council all face opposition in Gulf Shores with 14 candidates
In 2012 and 2016, Gulf Shores' mayor and council faced little opposition in municipal elections, but that trend did not stick around for the 2020 election when all but one incumbent was challenged. … more
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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2025: Important dates for voters to know ahead of municipal elections
With qualifying over and candidates past the deadline to file their economic interest statements with the state ethics commission, the next important dates are for voters to know. There are … more
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Foley Main Street marks milestones in downtown growth, education and national recognition
Foley Main Street is celebrating a banner year of revitalization and growth downtown, fueled by new investments, innovative workshops and national recognition as one of the country's top Main Street … more
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Little Lagoon Preservation Society to host Gulf Shores mayoral candidate forum during July meeting
Residents will have a chance to hear directly from Gulf Shores mayoral candidates this month as the Little Lagoon Preservation Society hosts its Campaign for Preservation meeting. The meeting is … more
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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2025: 109 candidates vying for 68 contested seats
After two weeks of a qualifying period for residents living within one of Baldwin County's 14 municipalities, at least 109 candidates will appear on ballots this August. Municipal elections … more
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Daphne to see most candidates run in municipal elections
Daphne residents will see at least three new representatives this fall on its governing body that makes local policy and tax spending decisions but will be lead by the same face as mayor. With … more
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Orange Beach Police Chief Steve Brown officially announces plans for retirement
ORANGE BEACH — After five years as chief of police and more than 30 years of service under the Orange Beach Police Department (OBPD), Steve Brown officially announced his plans to retire later … more
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Baldwin County municipal meetings for the week of July 7
Do you know what's happening at your city or town hall? With municipal elections set across Baldwin County on Aug. 26, now is a prime time for residents to watch how their local government … more
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James Road will be extended south under a joint project by Foley and Baldwin County. The extension will provide additional north-south access to South Baldwin County drivers.
Foley, Baldwin County team up for James Road extension in 30 Cubed partnership
A long-planned north-south connector aimed at easing congestion between Foley and Gulf Shores is moving forward as the second official project under Baldwin County's 30 Cubed infrastructure … more
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A new walkway is part of the first stage of improvements on Pilgrim Street in southeast Foley. The city will pave an extension of Pilgrim Street as part of the second phase of the project.
Foley moves forward with Pilgrim Street extension and trail project
Foley is pressing ahead with its Pilgrim Street extension, approving a new phase of work this week that will pave the completed portion of the new roadway and add a walking trail through a wooded … more
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A Public Works Department crew cuts a dead pine tree above West Orange Avenue. The city’s Urban Forestry Unit was created in January to trim and cut trees on city property and rights of way.
Foley crews remove hazardous tree, save city thousands with new Urban Forestry Unit
A Foley Public Works crew spent time last week removing a dead pine tree threatening homes and traffic along West Orange Avenue, part of a growing effort by the city's new Urban Forestry Unit to … more
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Fairhope City Council suspends Blind Tiger's rent as waterfront project progresses
Fairhope is giving financial assistance to the Blind Tiger restaurant as the city's waterfront revitalization project progresses, resulting in closures in the area at and around the pier. During … more
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No evidence for claim that Gulf Shores High construction quality impacted by immigrant employees, mayor Craft says
After the federal immigration investigation at the construction site for Gulf Shores’ new high school where 36 undocumented workers were arrested, Gulf Shores’ mayor said the city is … more
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Baldwin County municipal meetings for the week of June 30
Do you know what is happening at your city or town hall? With mayors and council members across Baldwin County preparing for municipal elections this August, residents have a unique opportunity … more
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ICE detains 37 people at Gulf Shores High School construction site
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were at the construction site of the new Gulf Shores High School on the morning of June 24. Local FBI agents confirmed that 37 people were … more
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Featured above are the projected areas to allow golf carts.
Gulf Shores expands golf cart roads near pedestrian bridge, lowers speed limits
GULF SHORES — Another mode of transportation is now allowed in a neighborhood near the imminent pedestrian bridge, and others such as Craft Farms and Cypress Park, as a handful of others throughout the city after the notion for it was first brought up in a council meeting three weeks ago. more
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Back row left to right: Jeff Silvers, Annette Mitchell, Joni Blalock and Jerry Johnson. Front row left to right: Chairman Pro-tem Jeff Boyd and Mayor Tony Kennon
At the last minute: Blalock not running for Orange Beach council, Boyd to challenge Kennon for mayor
ORANGE BEACH – On the last day to qualify as a candidate in the upcoming municipal election, Orange Beach’s Councilwoman Joni Blalock has announced she will not be running in this … more
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South Cedar Street between West Verbena Avenue and U.S. 98 is one of the streets scheduled for repaving in the upcoming year.
Foley planning upcoming resurfacing projects
Foley is preparing to resurface about 10 streets in 2025 as part of its ongoing effort to maintain and improve road conditions. Foley City Council approved seeking bids for the annual street … more
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Foley Main Street driving downtown growth as investment jumps 29%
Downtown Foley is gaining momentum with interest, investment and improvements steadily reshaping the city's historic center. At the annual Foley Main Street meeting, officials announced that … more
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