FAIRHOPE — Fairhope officials set out goals for the upcoming year and discussed the work completed in 2022, but one accomplishment celebrated at the State of the City took place more than 500 …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/1/23 |
FAIRHOPE — City officials are considering updating rules for downtown Mardi Gras celebrations including changing or eliminating long-term RV parking during the parade season.At a Fairhope City …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/23 |
FAIRHOPE — Fixing the smells that have raised complaints from residents near the Fairhope sewage treatment plant could cost more than $5 million, officials and engineers said."We've had …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/23 |
GULF SHORES — While a lawsuit challenging the project is still in court, work has started to clear property to begin work on a new bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores.Tony …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/23 |
GULF SHORES — Jeri Reichanadter said the sand near her property on West Beach has been washing away at a steady rate for the last several months.It was fine in August and September when they …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/23 |
FOLEY — The completion of a 14-year project to build a National Guard facility in south Baldwin County will be the key to preparing troops for their missions and for providing assistance when …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/26/23 |
FAIRHOPE — Three Baldwin County officials who recently began new terms praised their staff and supporters and said they are looking forward to continued progress in the next four years.Baldwin …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/26/23 |
FAIRHOPE — Baldwin County officials said there is no money to extend Baldwin Beach Express north to Interstate 65. The project is officially on hold.At a county work session on long-range …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/26/23 |
The Bay Minette Public Library unveiled two additions to its courtyard: fiberglass book benches painted by local artists.Nancy Self used the work of Shel Silverstein as an inspiration for one bench, …
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1/24/23
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FOLEY — A public art and park project in an alley off Alabama 59 and U.S. 98 is the first step in plans to make downtown Foley more of a center for visitors and activities, project supporters …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/24/23 |
DAPHNE — More recreation activities, major water and sewer upgrades and road projects are among the improvements planned in Eastern Shore cities in upcoming months, local mayors said.Daphne …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/24/23 |
BAY MINETTE — A $2.5-million state grant will help Bay Minette and Baldwin County prepare for the construction of a new aluminum manufacturing plant.Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/24/23 |
FAIRHOPE — A state law that went into effect Jan. 1 allows residents to carry concealed pistols without a permit, but some restrictions remain for Alabama gun owners, local law enforcement …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/24/23 |
GULF SHORES — Alcohol will be prohibited again on public beaches in Gulf Shores during spring break in an effort to discourage rowdy behavior by visiting students.Gulf Shores City Council was …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/24/23 |
FOLEY — What had been a vacant lot on U.S. 98 is now the first in a planned series of small parks that will be recreation sites, music venues and playgrounds.The city and the South Baldwin …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/16/23 |
FAIRHOPE — Roadbed deterioration at the intersection of Gayfer Avenue and U.S. 98 will add to costs and the timetable to add turn lanes at the site, city officials said.Fairhope City Council …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/16/23 |
FAIRHOPE — Growth along the Eastern Shore is creating environmental challenges, such as sedimentation created from construction sites, a two-year study of the Mobile Bay watershed …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/16/23 |
SPANISH FORT — After several months of construction and efforts going back more than a year, work to complete repairs on Eastern Shore Boulevard should be completed next month.Spanish Fort …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/16/23 |
DAPHNE — Weather could delay the widening of Alabama 181 between Daphne and Fairhope could be delayed another two months, state highway officials said.The project to expand the highway from two …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/16/23 |
ROBERTSDALE — Baldwin County is working to update a land-use plan officials said is a decade out of date in the state's fastest growing region.A draft of the plan should be ready for …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/12/23 |