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Spanish Fort to vote on allowing tattoo facilities in city
Spanish Fort could soon allow tattoo facilities. Spanish Fort City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 20, on several resolutions and ordinances including one that would allow tattoo … more
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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded Loxley $500,000 to replace old sewer lines and manholes on the city’s west side along North Holley Street. "We are excited about the project," Loxley Public Works and Utilities Superintendent Robert Davis said. "We will be able to repair and rehabilitate about 4,700 foot of 8-inch gravity sewer main and close to 19 manholes on that side of the city."
Loxley gets state grant for infrastructure improvements $500K to repair sewer lines, manholes
LOXLEY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded Loxley $500,000 to replace old sewer lines and manholes on the city’s west side along North Holley Street. It is part of a $17.5 million grant that … more
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Fairhope officials: 7,500 gallons of sewage drain into Mobile Bay
Residents of Fairhope are encouraged to use caution after an estimated 7,500 of sewage drained into Mobile Bay at Pier Avenue and South Mobile Street. A press release from the city on Monday, … more
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A juvenile student who arrived at school with bruising prompted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of 36-year-old Dustin Nall of Perdido, Alabama.
Perdido man faces felony charges for child abuse after multi-agency investigation
A juvenile student who arrived at school with bruising prompted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of 36-year-old Dustin Nall of Perdido, Alabama. Nall became the focus of an … more
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Cpl. John Garner alongside the Baldwin County Commissioners as he receives a resolution in his honor at the BCC regular session on Oct. 17.
2 Baldwin County Sheriff's officers retiring with 63 combined years
Lt. Zettie Anderson, who worked for 30 years in the corrections facility for the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, began her law enforcement career as a jailer-I on Jan. 22, 1993. She was one of the … more
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Baldwin County's October housing report shows sales growth
The Baldwin County housing market saw annual sales growth this past month. According to Baldwin Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS) statistics, October saw a $16.5 million increase in total … more
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Foley is expanding its fleet of sanitation trucks in order to add a fifth collection route. The city is buying two new trucks at a combined cost of almost $728,000.
Foley discusses waste collection guidelines
FOLEY — Collecting garbage from about 9,000 homes, not to mention about 600 commercial Dumpsters each week, is a big job and getting bigger for Foley Public Works employees working to keep the … more
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The City of Foley is working on plans to extend East Bullard Avenue to improve access routes for residents and public safety and public works vehicles. The proposal has been approved by the Foley Planning Commission and will now go to city council.
Foley considers extending East Bullard Avenue
FOLEY — The extension of East Bullard Avenue is one of the latest projects being considered by the city of Foley to improve access in the community. The project is one of several street … more
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A path winds through The Triangle property in Fairhope.
Fairhope invests in Triangle Park with sidewalks and new park ranger position
Fairhope City Council has been busy approving new projects as the 2023-2024 fiscal year is in full swing. During the Oct. 24 regular city council meeting, council approved several infrastructure … more
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New speed limits coming soon to downtown Fairhope
Fairhope residents and visitors will need to adjust their speed while driving through downtown. Fairhope City Council worked its way through another lengthy agenda Monday, Oct. 23. One item of … more
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To receive this one-time payment, individuals must be retired prior to March 1, 2022, and must be drawing from the Retirement Systems of Alabama as of April 1 or be a beneficiary of deceased retiree of the City of Gulf Shores.
Gulf Shores City Council approve execution that will give retirees a one-time lump sum
GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores retirees will get a one-time bonus in December. Grant Brown, recreation and cultural affairs director, said the decision to pay retirees a bonus was due to the … more
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A 54-year-old Foley resident, Angela Mitchell was arrested and charged with theft of property in the first degree.
Foley woman arrested in Craft Farms Property Owners Association embezzlement case
An investigation into a report of embezzlement in March has resulted in the arrest of a 54-year-old Foley resident who is accused of diverting funds for personal use. The Gulf Shores Police … more
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Beginning Nov. 7, commission meetings will be held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Work sessions are held to discuss the regular meeting agenda and for the commission to set its consent agenda for each meeting.
Baldwin County Commission work sessions and regular meetings to be held on same day
The Baldwin County Commission has approved changes to hold work sessions and regular meetings on the same day. Beginning Nov. 7, commission meetings will be held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and … more
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Scammer's best prey? Young adults
People ages 18-24 reported losing more money to scams than older age groups, according to Carl Bates, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central and South Alabama. A new national … more
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The roped off area at the Gulf Place beach access on Nov. 1, the current site of the restoration project.
Beach renourishment project officially begins in Gulf Shores
Beach renourishment in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Gulf State Park has officially started. The project will include $17 million in projects to add and enhance the shore, dunes and turtle … more
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The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the Foley area. Those living in the area should expect to see fire weather watches and/or red flag warnings continued to be issued by NWS until the area receives significant rainfall.
Fire ban extended in Foley due to severe drought, low humidity and wind
FOLEY — Foley Fire Chief Joey Darby has issued a local burn ban on open burning of debris starting Nov. 1 due to severe drought conditions and expected dry weather with low humidity over the … more
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Parrot Heads make impact on island
As thousands of Jimmy Buffett fans prepare to flock back home following the conclusion of the annual Meeting of the Minds convention, you may be wondering; how might this massive event impact the … more
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Homes across Baldwin County sustained damage after two hurricanes struck the state in 2020.
Ivey announces planning funds for disaster recovery grants in coastal Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced grant awards of $1 million each to Baldwin County, Mobile County and the city of Mobile as precursors to larger awards in those areas for long-term … more
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Alabama's Fire Alert reinstated to include all 67 counties
Effective immediately, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has re-issued a Fire Alert for all 67 counties in the state. In the 32 northern counties (roughly north of Interstate 20), no burn permits … more
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A car passes a speed limit sign on County Road 36 near Loxley earlier this week.
Roads in Baldwin County undergo speed limit changes
Speed limits on several roads in Baldwin County are undergoing adjustments to enhance safety. The affected roads include Crosby Road, County Road 36, Cliffs Landing Road, Fox Lane and Bishop … more
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