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Orange Beach officials plan to continue the widening of Canal Road from Alabama 161 east to Wilson Boulevard. The city has applied for additional federal funding for the project after bid prices for the 1.4-mile project exceeded engineering estimates by 40%.
Orange Beach approves Canal Road project
ORANGE BEACH — With the addition of more federal funding, the Orange Beach City Council approved the widening of Canal Road for more than one mile east of Alabama 161.The council voted Tuesday, … more
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Gulf Shores officials have completed design work on the city’s new Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability and plan to go out for bids by the end of the summer. Most of the cost of the center will be paid with $9.8 million provided by the RESTORE Act.
Gulf Shores completes design of Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability
GULF SHORES – Design work on the Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability is complete and Gulf Shores officials plan to go out for bids on the project by the end of the … more
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The Alabama Department of Transportation is developing plans to widen Alabama 181 from Alabama 104 south to U.S. 98 in Fairhope. State officials have federal environmental approval for the project, but have not secured funding.
Alabama Department of Transportation looking at next phase of widening 181
FAIRHOPE — The second phase in widening Alabama 181 from U.S. 90 in Daphne to U.S. 98 near Fish River is almost complete. Now, state highway officials are looking to extend the project south to … more
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Crash data collected at the intersection of I-10 and Alabama 181 in Daphne shows more than a 50% reduction in crashes since the diverging diamond interchange opened two years ago.
Crashes, injuries drop at I-10 interchange in Daphne
Officials announced this week that traffic accidents and injuries have been cut in half since the installation of the state's first diverging diamond interchange at the intersection of Alabama 181 … more
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Long-range plan meetings set for Baldwin County
BAY MINETTE — The Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department will kick off a second round of countywide public workshops Monday, July 11, to help prepare a long-range land use plan.The … more
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The Baldwin County Commission canceled the lease on the Baldwin County Library Cooperative office, calling the building "unsafe and unsanitary." The county signed a 5-year lease on the building in October.
Baldwin County cancels lease on 'unsafe' library building
BAY MINETTE — Calling the facilities "unsafe and unsanitary," the Baldwin County Commission canceled the five-year lease on the Baldwin County Library Cooperative building after less than seven … more
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Al Browder, engineer with Olsen and Associates, explains plans to a group at Gulf Shores City Hall.
Sand to be added on about 15 miles of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach in November
GULF SHORES — Starting in November, Alabama Gulf Coast beaches will be built up with enough sand to fill more than 130,000 dump trucks.The beach renourishment project is expected to take until … more
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Spanish Fort creating junior city council
SPANISH FORT — High school students in the Spanish Fort area will have a chance to get first-hand experience in local government under a plan being created by the city council.The council is … more
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An artist's conception shows the proposed bridge over the Mobile River. The cost to build the bridge and replace the Interstate 10 Bayway has risen to $2.7 billion, according to state estimates.
Costs increase for Mobile River bridge
FAIRHOPE — The estimated cost for the new Mobile River bridge and Interstate 10 Bayway increased by $600 million in the latest estimates, but officials said the change should not increase the … more
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Fairhope declared a water emergency after use reached more than 86% of capacity for at least three days last week. Officials are urging residents to cut water use during the emergency.
Fairhope declares water emergency; 1st phase is voluntary use reductions
FAIRHOPE — While water consumption has dropped from recent peaks that neared system capacity, Fairhope officials are still urging residents to cut back on use and are looking for ways to reduce … more
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Circuit Court Clerk Jody Wise Campbell retired Thursday, June 30, after 18 years in office.
Campbell retires after 18 years as Baldwin County circuit court clerk
BAY MINETTE — Baldwin County Circuit Clerk Jody Wise Campbell marked her last day in office Thursday before retiring after 18 years in the position.Brenda Ganey took office Friday, July 1, to … more
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Orange Beach officials plan to continue the widening of Canal Road from Alabama 161 east to Wilson Boulevard. The city has applied for additional federal funding for the project after bid prices for the 1.4-mile project exceeded engineering estimates by 40%.
Orange Beach officials waiting on funding for Canal Road expansion
ORANGE BEACH — City officials are waiting on word from the federal government on funding to continue the widening of Canal Road east from Alabama 161. Orange Beach City Council voted … more
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Matt McKenzie, a retired state trooper, won the Republican runoff for the District 2 seat on the Baldwin County Commission.
McKenzie wins District 2 commission nom in runoff
BAY MINETTE — Matt McKenzie of Fairhope won the Republican nomination for Baldwin County Commission District 2 on Tuesday, June 21, in the only local race on the 2022 primary runoff … more
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Plans to widen Blueberry Lane have some residents worried that more drivers from nearby subdivisions will use the route, increasing traffic in the area.
Blueberry Lane improvement plans worry Fairhope residents
FAIRHOPE — Plans to widen Blueberry Lane in east Fairhope have some residents worried that the improvements will lead to increased traffic from local subdivisions.The Fairhope City Council … more
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The street that extends west from Alabama 104 was designated Triangle Drive by the Fairhope City Council. State highway officials said Alabama 104 ends at U.S. 98 and the road to the west should have a different designation.
Fairhope City Council votes to name Triangle Drive
FAIRHOPE — The name might be boring but renaming a section of roadway at the Dyas Triangle in Fairhope will clear up confusion about highway designations, Fairhope officials said.The Fairhope … more
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The Baldwin County Commission's Council on Aging Department cut the ribbon on the brand-new Loxley Senior Nutrition Center on May 6.
Senior Nutrition Centers of Baldwin County offer seniors hot meal, fellowship
In the last two months, the Baldwin County Commission's Council on Aging Department has opened two new Senior Nutrition Centers. The centers offer seniors a hot meal and fellowship across Baldwin … more
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The Matrix Room, an activity area for young people, is one of the spaces on the second floor of the Fairhope Public Library to be renovated under a plan being developed by the library and supporters.
Fundraising planned as Fairhope library project costs expected to top $1 million
FAIRHOPE — With the costs of renovating the second floor of the Fairhope Public Library to expand services now expected to exceed $1 million, project supporters said they will increase … more
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Bayfront Park in Daphne is flooded during Hurricane Ida in 2021. Baldwin County is working with state and federal officials to prepare an updated hurricane evacuation plan.
With growing population, Baldwin County updates hurricane evacuation plan
ROBERTSDALE  — With the population growing, Baldwin County is working to update evacuation plans to get people out of the area if a hurricane threatens to hit the Alabama coast, Baldwin … more
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Baldwin County could set noise ordinance referendum
FOLEY — Baldwin County voters could be asked to decide if noise restrictions should be enforced in areas outside cities and towns under a proposal being considered by the county … more
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Gulf Shores plans to build a $19.63-million road extension project along the north shore of the Intracoastal Waterway to link the Baldwin Beach Express to Alabama 59. Most of the route will follow the present route of East 27th Avenue in Gulf Shores.
Gulf Shores plans $19M link between Beach Express, Alabama 59
GULF SHORES — A $19.63 million road project will improve access between Alabama 59 and the Baldwin Beach Express in Gulf Shores, city officials said.The Gulf Shores City Council was scheduled … more
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