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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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Traffic on South Juniper Street will be rerouted to East Pride Drive for several weeks in order to prepare the road for the opening of the Juniper Street extension to Alabama 59.
Juniper Street detour planned in Foley
FOLEY — Juniper Street will be closed to non-local traffic near Miflin Road to allow the last phase of work to extend the route to Alabama 59 to be completed. Contractors have been working to … more
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With no slowdown in sight to the development and growth of Fairhope, Corey Martin, a first-term councilman, is looking for solutions to the city’s future water needs.
Fairhope's water future: Councilman Corey Martin's vision for sustainable solutions
Corey Martin is a first-term Fairhope city councilman who is looking for creative solutions to protect Fairhope's water resource for future generations. This summer, the city of Fairhope struggled … more
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Throughout the month of October, Testing 1, 2, 3 and Nautilus Hearing is providing free memory and balance and limited hearing tests around Baldwin County. This confidential and anonymous testing can assist individuals in learning more about their health.
Free memory and balance testing in Baldwin County throughout October
Throughout the month of October, Testing 1, 2, 3 and Nautilus Hearing is providing free memory and balance and limited hearing tests around Baldwin County. This confidential and anonymous … more
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Alexis White, a Cullman County Sheriff's Office employee, was found dead in Orange Beach Sept. 7. The incident is still under investigation by Orange Beach Police.
Two Cullman County Sheriff's Office employees found dead in Orange Beach
Orange Beach Police continue to investigate the death of two employees of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 2:45 a.m. Sept. 7 to an … more
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Less cold weather days, especially those with freezing temperatures, mean the mosquito can continue to move from creature to creature for longer periods of time and potentially spread more disease. Two days prior to this interview, Mobile set a record high temperature of 106 degrees, breaking the previous mercury burst of 105 degrees set in August of 2000.
Spanish Fort girl’s death from EEE is rare but concerning, experts say
If you live on the Gulf Coast, you should worry less about shark bites and far more about mosquitoes. The bane of outdoor lovers worldwide, and the butt of camping jokes, this tiny nuisance also … more
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Walmart, Sam's Club overcharges sales tax across Alabama
Some Walmart customers and Sam's Club members across Alabama were incorrectly overcharged sales tax last week. Effective Sept. 1, the sales tax rate on food decreased by one percentage point … more
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Donna Watts, South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce president/CEO, has been an instrumental figure in the growth of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) since 1997.
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Watts to retire
After 38 years of working in the Chamber of Commerce world, Donna Watts announced her plan to retire at the end of 2024. Watts has been an instrumental figure in the growth of the South Baldwin … more
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