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A banner at the 100 years of BCHS showed the original image of the historians who were part of the first members of the society in 1923.
Baldwin County Historical Society celebrates 100 years of preserving history
SPANISH FORT — The Baldwin County Historical Society celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first gathering at the location where it all started. In 1923, Lydia Comings and Martha Albers … more
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Rendering of the layout of the proposed new fire training facility in Gulf Shores.
Gulf Shores proposed fire training facility cost increases
Gulf Shores firefighters may soon be able to complete their required training within the city limits. Gulf Shores City Council was poised to vote Oct. 23 on a contract to hire Asphalt Services Inc. … more
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Gulf Shores proposes adding more EV charging stations
GULF SHORES — One of the island's cities is poised to get three electric vehicle charging stations in an effort to support environmentally friendly tourism. The stations, which were to be voted … more
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Foley residents and officials are working with representatives from Hennef, Germany, to develop a Sister City program between the communities. Foley High School students will visit Hennef in May, and Hennef students are making plans to come to Foley in October 2024. Members of the Sister City program met recently with visitors from Hennef in Foley.
Foley plans sister city student exchange with Hennef, Germany
FOLEY — About a dozen south Baldwin teens will make their way to Hennef, Germany, this spring as part of a student exchange program with Foley's sister city. Foley officials recently welcomed … more
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Foley Public Library Director John Jackson has taken a new position.
Library director Jackson takes new position in Wyoming
FOLEY — John Jackson will leave his position as director of the Foley Public Library to take a new job as executive director of the Campbell County Public Library System in Wyoming. Jackson has … more
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The alley between West Laurel Avenue and Jessamine Street will become a public arts and park area as part of a project by Foley Main Street and the city of Foley. Murals and other arts projects are planned at the site west of Alabama 59.
Foley Main Street marks 5 years of progress
FOLEY — Efforts to improve and promote downtown Foley have resulted in more than $12 million in investment in the district in the last five years. Darrelyn Dunmore, executive director of Foley … more
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The city's continued work to increase water capacity got another boost with the selection of Krebs Engineering for professional engineering services for water distribution system capacity expansion in an amount not to exceed $495,000.
Fairhope city employees can now concert unused sick leave to retirement service
Fairhope city employees can now convert unused sick leave to retirement service after Fairhope City Council passed an ordinance. The city's continued work to increase water capacity got another … more
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Spanish Fort Spirit Park sinkhole repairs get OK
Spanish Fort residents will soon see repairs to the sinkhole at Spirit Park. Spanish Fort City Council awarded the bid during their Oct. 16 regular city council meeting. Council authorized Mayor … more
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Daphne residents will see the extension of the Ridgewood sidewalk, an ongoing project.
Ridgewood Sidewalk Extension Project approved in Daphne
Daphne residents will see the extension of the Ridgewood sidewalk, an ongoing project. The first portion, along with several paving projects, was first approved in November 2021. Ridgewood Drive … more
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Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market celebrates 10 years
FOLEY — For a decade, Foley residents and visitors have enjoyed shopping for crafts, freshly grown farm products and other locally produced items in the community's outdoor market. The Coastal … more
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The second floor board library boardroom was at capacity for the October library board meeting.
Fairhope library meeting draws record crowd as book debate continues
FAIRHOPE — Monday's Fairhope Public Library Board meeting may have broken attendance records as residents on both sides of a book debate that has been dominating Fairhope City Council meetings … 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 reminding residents of recycling guidelines
FOLEY — Foley residents who take part in the city's curbside recycling program could be getting reminders of what materials are acceptable if they put out items that do not fit the guidelines. … more
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Sidewalks coming to Gulf Shores apartments
Gulf Shores City Council approved a Transportation Alternatives Program grant at an Oct. 6 meeting, which will award the city with $800,000 from the Alabama Department of Transportation According to … more
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Foley Fire Department anticipates arrival of new pumper truck
A new fire truck should be arriving in Foley in about one month and work is starting on a second vehicle. Foley Fire Chief Joey Darby said the new pumper should be in service in the next few weeks. … more
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The community gift card, named Downtown Dollars, is a Mastercard gift card that will universally work at multiple local Downtown Foley businesses. This program is continual and will be around for a long time. To start it off – Foley Main Street has invested $1,000 in a Fall campaign. Beginning Oct 13. when you purchase a gift card, there is a 25% discount until the fund runs out.
Program offers gift cards good throughout downtown Foley
Foley Main Street has launched a new "shop local" program to bring more money and attention to independent small businesses in Downtown Foley. The community gift card called Downtown Dollars is a … more
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The main hall at the Fairhope Public Library. The Youth Library entrance is pictures on the right and the entrance to the Teen Library is at the far end under the stained glass window.
Fairhope Public Library book debate sparks questions about funding and governance
Fairhope residents continue to push Fairhope City Council to withdraw funding for the Fairhope Public Library and have books removed, moved or sequestered. Every city council meeting since Sept. 11 … more
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Taking part in the presentation included, from left, Library Director Joanna Bailey, Sen. Greg Albritton, Children's Librarian Victoria Barnett and Library Clerk Christina Salter.
Legislative donation boosts north Baldwin library
Sen. Greg Albritton presented the Bay Minette Public Library with a check for $18,000 from the Legislative Community Service Fund. This contribution will be used to purchase books, eBooks and … more
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State, federal and local officials, including Gov. Kay Ivey, take part in groundbreaking ceremonies for the $2.5-biillion aluminum rolling mill and recycling facility to be built in Bay Minette. The Novelis plant is expected to employ up to 1,000 people when it opens in 2025.
Novelis gets $5 million infrastructure grant
BAY MINETTE – The South Alabama Megasite is buzzing with activity as work on the Novelis Aluminum Plant is underway. The Alabama Industrial Access Road and Bridge Corporation, under ALDOT's … more
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Costumed volunteers rally for Daphne and Bay Minette during Removal Day re-enactment.
Baldwin County celebrates removal of county seat in annual re-enactment
BAY MINETTE — No county in Alabama can ever move the location of their county seat again, thanks to Baldwin County. In fact, the home of Baldwin's jail, courthouse and records was quite the … more
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Baldwin County housing report for September
The pace of the real estate market in Baldwin County continues to operate at a slower speed than recent years. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports a year-over-year increase … more
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