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Start preparing for hurricane season now in Baldwin County, Alabama Gulf Coast
With hurricane season just around the corner, it is important to stay up to date and know what to do to prepare for possible storms. Being prepared can allow you to feel secure and safe, … more
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Baldwin County offers activities for senior citizens
Baldwin County Commission recently discussed a recent ongoing initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens in Baldwin County. In 2022, two new senior activity centers … more
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Rep. Frances Holk-Jones
New south Baldwin lawmaker pens bill expanding availability of care across state
A bill passed by the Alabama Legislature will give more access to mental health diagnoses for people across the state. House Bill 56, sponsored by state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones, will allow clinical … more
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The new Foley Public Works campus will be built on property near the northeast corner of East Section Avenue and North Poplar Street.
Foley to build new public works campus to meet area growth
FOLEY — A new facility to house Foley's Public Works Department will provide a central, safe location for city services over the upcoming decades. The new campus is planned in a two-block area … more
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Juvenal Aguilar Morales, a 48-year-old Foley man, was charged with one count of domestic violence menacing and one outstanding warrant for domestic violence harassment.
Foley SWAT team resolves domestic violence incident
FOLEY – On May 12, the Foley Police Department responded to a domestic violence incident at Jack’s Mobile Home Park on Hwy. 98 West at approximately 3:05 p.m. According to reports, a … more
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Robins and Morton is requesting the closure of W. 1st St. between West Beach Boulevard for approximately 24 months.
Gulf Shores Embassy Suites contractor requests 24-month road closure
Gulf Shores – The Gulf Shores City Council agenda for its May 15, work session includes a request for the closure of W. 1st St. for the imminent construction of an Embassy Suites hotel. … more
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Gov. Kay Ivey awards Baldwin County $1.7 million for low-income household utility costs
Gov. Kay Ivey awarded $1.7 million to the Baldwin County organization Community Action Agency of South Alabama. This grant will go toward low-income households with utility costs during the hot … more
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The Spanish Fort girls' soccer team breaks its huddle before the AHSAA state quarterfinal contest against Montgomery Academy Friday, May 5, on the Hill. Last postseason, both Toro teams were removed due to eligibility concerns.
Sen. Chris Elliott proposes laws after '22 Spanish Fort soccer teams booted from playoffs
Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) has written legislation that will limit how the Alabama High School Athletic Association can determine athlete eligibility and that aims to provide oversight to how … more
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Sargassum covered Gulf State Park beaches in May of 2022. Much of the algae was moved into the dunes.
Largest algae bloom recorded may head to Baldwin County this summer
It smells terrible. It looks totally gross. And it drives visitors and profits away from pristine beaches, fast. And ew. Did it touch your feet? Soon, it might be everywhere. A giant blob of algae, … more
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Randal Wright, president of Friends of the Fairhope Public Library; Nan Denson, treasurer of Friends of the Fairhope Public Library; Skip Jones, board member of Fairhope Public Library Foundation; Martin Lanaux, board member of Fairhope Public Library Foundation, Rebecca Bryne, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of South Alabama.
Fairhope Public Library Foundation donates to capital campaign
FAIRHOPE — The Fairhope Public Library Foundation (FPLF), will donate $200,000 to the Fairhope Library Capital Campaign to support the build-out of new library space on the second floor of the … more
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Construction on Gulf Shores Embassy Suites could start this month
Permits and approvals are in hand, and utilities have been relocated. Construction on Gulf Shores’ much-anticipated Embassy Suites hotel project should start this month. “Foundation … more
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A fifth county commissioner for Baldwin County? Senator presses the issue, commissioners say no
Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, said it is not a matter of if the Baldwin County Commission will implement a permanent chairperson but rather, when."We're going to do this, and that is all there is … more
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The Wharf plans to expand across the Intracoastal Waterway with the purchase of 100 acres of the former site of the Bama Bayou development.
Abandoned Bama Bayou property rebrands as The Wharf Landing
In August 2022, The Wharf announced the purchase of the property across the Intracoastal Waterway, formerly known as Bama Bayou. The Wharf owner, Art Favre, acquired just under 90 acres in the … more
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Goodwill store, training center planned in Foley
FOLEY — A Goodwill store, community center and training facility is planned in Foley and will be the agency's largest facility in Baldwin County. Foley Planning Commission voted Wednesday, … more
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Fairhope resident Dylan Dejuan Bradley, age 22, was been arrested by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office May 2, 2023. He was arrested on multiple warrants, including failure to appear, reckless endangerment, attempt to elude, criminal mischief in the first degree and bond revocation.
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrests 22-year-old Fairhope resident after multiple high-speed pursuits
FAIRHOPE - Fairhope resident Dylan Dejuan Bradley, 22, has been arrested by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office after leading deputies on multiple pursuits that put the public, as well as … more
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Gulf Sores Police enter accreditation process
Gulf Shores Police Department has announced a plan to pursue police accreditation, a three-year voluntary program according to the official city newsletter released on April 28."Pursuing this … more
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Alabama outlaws vaping in cars with kids
You can no longer vape in a car that has children in it. House Bill 3 was passed with bans smoking or vaping in a car with children 14 years or younger.Birmingham Rep. Rolanda Hollis had been … more
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Alabama senators unite to end grocery tax and alleviate economic hardship for families
All 35 senators co-sponsored legislation to begin the process of ending the grocery tax in Alabama. The move has been long supported by community members as a way to help economically struggling … more
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Gulf Shores plans 4 events for National Bike Month
Gulf Shores residents, it is time to dust off your bikes, get air in those tires and join the National Bike Month fun.The city of Gulf Shores will celebrate National Bike Month during the month of … more
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69-year-old Daphne man sentenced to 17 years for child pornography
DAPHNE — Stephen Richey, a 69-year-old Daphne resident, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for the production of child pornography. Richey pleaded guilty to the offense Jan. … more
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