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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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Spanish Fort police officers take part in an active shooter drill at Rockwell Elementary School after the end of the academic year. The department conducted drills for two days following the school shooting at Uvalde, Texas.
Spanish Fort police hold school shooting drill
SPANISH FORT — Helmeted police in full body armor moved through school halls looking for a heavily armed — but imagined —gunman who had entered Rockwell Elementary School.The … more
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The Little Lagoon Restoration Project will improve the water quality in the eight-mile waterway in Gulf Shores. The $5.9 million project includes living shorelines, oyster restoration, marsh and seagrass restoration and ecological research and monitoring.
Project to improve Little Lagoon water quality, environment gets funding through $5.9M grant
GULF SHORES — A joint project between Gulf Shores and several universities and agencies will restore the water quality and environment in Little Lagoon, supporters said.At the Gulf Shores City … more
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Daphne plans to expand access to the Mobile Bay area by buying 8.5 acres near Bayfront Park. One parcel being considered is Infirmary Health System property next to the park.
Daphne buying property to expand access near park
DAPHNE — Daphne plans to buy 8.5 acres near Bayfront Park to expand public access to Mobile Bay, city officials said.The Daphne City Council voted Monday, June 6 to accept $4 million in state … more
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Red Gully in Daphne is one of the streams being studied in the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program watershed study. The stream carries more sediment than any other waterway in Baldwin or Mobile County.
Watershed plan attempts to deal with growth's impact
DAPHNE — Growth and development are affecting local watersheds dumping many times the normal amount of sediment into local streams, environmental experts said.At a stakeholders' meeting of … more
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Gulf Shores hosts Hurricane Preparedness Expo June 23
The City of Gulf Shores will host its annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo Thursday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, located at 1930 W. 2nd St. in Gulf … more
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The South Baldwin Regional Workforce Development Authority is working on plans to build an educational and housing center on a 140-acre site in Foley. The facility would provide training through programs conducted by the University of South Alabama and Coastal Alabama Community College.
South Baldwin Regional Workforce Development Authority working to build $214M Gulf Coast workforce campus
GULF SHORES  — A project to build a $214-million center to house and train workers could help relieve the growing need for a workforce on the Gulf Coast, supporters said.The South … more
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Foley orders development moratorium
FOLEY — New development permits will be postponed for about two months while Foley officials prepare new regulations.The Foley City Council is scheduled to vote Monday, June 6 on final approval … more
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Under plans being prepared by the Alabama Department of Transportation, the Interstate 10 Bayway would be replaced by a new tolled highway. Spanish Fort officials are concerned that the toll could increase traffic on the Causeway.
Spanish Fort worried about traffic increase on Causeway
SPANISH FORT — Spanish Fort officials endorsed state efforts to get federal funding for Interstate 10 improvements between Baldwin and Mobile counties, but said they are concerned about the … more
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Baldwin County officials are considering a program to remove debris clogging area creeks. Negro Creek in Summerdale is one area where flooding has been reported due debris slowing the flow of water.
Baldwin County working on removing litter, natural stream debris
ROBERTSDALE — Natural debris and human litter are problems that county officials said they are working to resolve. At a work session of the Baldwin County Commission on Monday, May 16, Terri … more
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The duck pond at North Beach park needs improvements to the filtration system and to have sediment removed from the waterway. Fairhope officials plan to apply for a $250,000 grant to pay some of the costs of the project.
Fairhope cuts back funding plans for duck pond work
FAIRHOPE — City officials said the duck pond in the North Beach Park needs work, including filtering water flowing into Mobile Bay, but council members rejected proposals for work totaling … more
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Gulf Shores is buying a 23-acre parcel on Bon Secour Bay to be used for environmental education programs. The site includes bayshore, marshes, dunes and pine and oak forests.
Gulf Shores expanding environmental education
GULF SHORES — A new $12.4-million Eco Center and the addition of 23 acres on Bon Secour Bay are two environmental education projects planned by Gulf Shores city officials.The Alabama Department … more
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The state of Alabama is using money from BP oil spill penalties to buy more than 2,600 acres of property on the Perdido River. The state plans to have 30,000 acres in the Perdido River Watershed under public ownership when plans are complete.
State buying Perdido River land with BP oil spill money
SPANISH FORT — More than 2,600 acres of wild river basin along the Perdido River will become public property as part of an effort to preserve a total of about 30,000 acres between the river's … more
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Baldwin County holds primaries
BAY MINETTE – One long-time Baldwin County legislator was defeated in the state primary Tuesday, May 24, while one county commissioner won the Republican nomination for re-election and another commission race will be decided in a runoff, according to complete, but unofficial results. more
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A Riviera Utilities employee practices rescuing someone incapacitated while working on a bucket truck. The training program takes place each year in Daphne and Foley.
Riviera workers practice high-level rescues
DAPHNE — In a medical emergency, seconds can mean the difference between life and death, but a utility worker injured working on an electrical line could be stranded and unconscious more than … more
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Fairhope council is updating laws for right-of-way work
FAIRHOPE — Contractors and property owners doing work that affects sidewalks and other public rights-of-way will have more regulations under ordinance changes being considered by the Fairhope … more
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Voters in the Daphne High School feeder pattern will go to the polls Aug. 30 to decide if their area will become the fourth Baldwin County district to increase property taxes by three mills to provide more money for local education.
Daphne school tax vote planned Aug. 30
DAPHNE — Daphne area voters will go to the polls Aug. 30 to decide if they will increase property taxes to provide more support for local schools. The Daphne City Council voted Monday, May … more
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The city of Gulf Shores is working on plans to replace the police station that is more than 40 years old with a new Justice Center.
Gulf Shores starts plans for new Justice Center
GULF SHORES — City officials are taking the first steps to replace the police station built about 40 years ago. more
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