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No boating deaths over extended July 4 weekend
This Fourth of July period was one day longer than the holiday in 2022, but Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Highway Patrol troopers investigated 50% fewer traffic deaths than last year and saw no … more
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BRATS and Bay Minette police help 49 stranded Tennessee church youth group bus passengers
When a Tennessee church youth group got stranded in Bay Minette due to their bus catching fire, Baldwin County's transit system got to work. Baldwin Regional Transit System received a call from Bay … more
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Rice’s whales, Balaenoptera ricei, are the only resident baleen whale in the Gulf of Mexico, and they are consistently located in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. There are estimated to be fewer than 100 individuals remaining.
Endangered Rice's Whales face controversy over proposed knot speed reduction in Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is home to the endangered Rice's whales, a species on the brink of extinction. A recent proposal by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to lower knot speed to 10 in … more
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State Rep. Jennifer Fidler, a Republican who represents Fairhope, Foley, Summerdale, Silverhill and Magnolia Springs, spoke at a town hall meeting in June and highlighted the importance of addressing salary discrepancies and ensuring equitable pay for education professionals
Alabama Legislature votes to increase teacher pay by 2% as Education Trust Fund revenues rise
The Alabama Legislature voted in favor of a 2% increase in teacher pay this year, citing a boost in revenue within the education trust fund as the driving force behind the decision. State Rep. … more
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Fraudulent Employee Retention Credit claims generate compliance risk for businesses
ATLANTA — The IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office urges businesses to be wary of promoters stating they can help facilitate Employee Retention Credit claims. The ERC, signed into … more
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Loxley, Summerdale, Silverhill to get water infrastructure upgrades
Several central Baldwin cities that have seen significant residential and population growth will receive COVID-19 relief funding to upgrade water systems and infrastructure. Baldwin County … more
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Foley crews will be working several nights along Alabama 59 and U.S. 98 to dig up and repair water pipes used for the irrigation system for plants in hanging baskets and beds in downtown Foley
Work planned on highways to improve Foley downtown plant irrigation system begin July 11
FOLEY – City crews will be working in downtown Foley over several evenings starting Tuesday, July 11, to repair irrigation lines for flowers and plants along Alabama 59 and U.S. 98. The … more
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Gregory Subick was arrested on charges of possession of obscene matter containing the visual depiction of persons under 17 years.
Bon Secour man arrested on child pornography charges
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 62-year-old Gregory Subick on accusation of possession of child pornography. Police received a tip June 30 regarding a computer that … more
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Foley and county officials will be working over the next six months to reach an agreement on extraterritorial jurisdiction in the unincorporated areas just outside the city.
Foley working on jurisdiction plans to address subdivisions built outside city limits
FOLEY — Foley and county officials will be working over the next six months to develop an agreement to plan for the growth of subdivisions outside the city's corporate limits. Foley City … more
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Learn about latest Gulf Shores initiatives
The public is invited to the Little Lagoon Preservation Society meeting on Thursday, July 20, at the Gulf Shores Activity Center, 260 Clubhouse Drive in Gulf Shores. This meeting is open to all … more
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Baldwin County to begin aerial spraying for mosquitoes
If you haven't been outside recently, take note that it's mosquito season. Summertime heat and rain comes with the blood-sucking guests, and a local government program offers tips for controlling the … more
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Amid Gulf’s dangerous rip currents, officials urge caution, awareness ahead of July 4 weekend
Each year, approximately 6-8 million visitors travel to the Alabama Gulf Coast to enjoy one of its greatest commodities, the white sandy beaches and clear Gulf waters. Unfortunately, those same … more
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During a food distribution on June 27, hundreds of volunteers began packing shopping carts with essential food items such as milk, canned goods, meat and fruit, interviewing clients and even assisting in parking and loading vehicles with goods.
Prodisee Pantry marks 20 years of serving the Baldwin County community
SPANISH FORT — Prodisee Pantry has spent the past two decades not only nourishing the bodies of Baldwin County residents but also striving to feed their spirits. Upon entering the … more
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Travis Lofton, a 41-year-old Mobile resident, was located around 9 p.m. Thursday and arrested by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. He is being held without bond at the Baldwin County Jail.
Suspect arrested in Daphne Taziki manager’s death
A Mobile man is in the Baldwin County Jail on murder charges in connection to the Thursday, June 29, death of Jason Mallette outside Taziki’s Mediterranean Café in Daphne. Daphne … more
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3 Baldwin County companies have been approved for medical cannabis
A fifth-generation farm in Daphne, a 400-employee nursery in Loxley and a U-pick farm with Airbnb rentals in Fairhope are all waiting to pioneer for the state its venture into medical cannabis. The … more
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2022 Alabama taxpayers to receive rebate
Alabama has passed a law that grants a one-time rebate to 2022 Alabama taxpayers following a decrease on the grocery tax. Eligible taxpayers who submitted their tax returns on or before Oct. 17, … more
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Taziki’s manager killed in shooting was 38-year-old Daphne man, police say
Daphne police have released the name of the victim in Thursday morning’s shooting. Michael Mallette, a 38-year-old Daphne resident and manager of Taziki’s Mediterranean, was shot around … more
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Daphne Police Chief Brian Gulsby confirmed the victim was a manager at Taziki’s, but his name has not yet been released.
Taziki’s manager killed in shooting at Daphne restaurant
Daphne Police Department is investigating an early-morning shooting that left one man dead. Shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday, DPD officers responded to the parking lot area of Taziki’s … more
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Summerdale Police Chief Kevin Brock (right) was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday, June 21, by Mayor David Wilson.
Summerdale mayor places police chief on paid administrative leave
SUMMERDALE – Summerdale is currently without a police chief after the current chief, Kevin Brock, was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday, June 21, by Mayor David Wilson. Wilson … more
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Beat the Alabama heat: Stay safe and cool this summer with these essential tips
Have you been outside recently? The high summer heat is upon us with temperatures in the 90s and heat index temperatures reaching 115. Heat safety should be a top priority for yourself and your … more
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