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Robertsdale city employees receive raise
ROBERTSDALE — Robertsdale city employees received a 2% raise last month. The increase is in addition to a 3% pay boost employees were given in October. Officials said the extra dollars are … more
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Foley moves ahead on park projects
FOLEY — New restroom facilities at the Beulah Heights Park are the latest project to improve park facilities around Foley.Foley City Council voted Monday, April 3, to approve construction of a … more
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Gulf Shores man charged with domestic violence after incident near Meyer Park
Allen Wayne Stafford of Gulf Shores was taken into custody by the Gulf Shores Police Department (GSPD) Monday morning after receiving a disturbance call.  GSPD responded to a disturbance call … more
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Have you seen Jayden Richards?
Amber Alert issued for Gardendale teen with ties to Baldwin County
The Gardendale Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jayden Rachelle Richards. Richards is a 16-year-old, white female with brown hair and eyes and stands 5 foot 2 … more
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Police: Avoid area of Gulf Shores amid call response
Gulf Shores Police Department is actively working a call in a residential area near Meyer Park and Canal Road in the Gulf Pines neighborhood. Gulf Shores Lt. Bill Cowan said there is no threat to … more
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A neighborhood in Foley near Graham Creek Nature Preserve prepares for more construction as it expands in 2022.
3 Baldwin County subdivisions halted as traffic studies questioned
ROBERTSDALE — Watching hundreds of homes pop up in subdivisions across Baldwin County gives Mike Floyd déjà vu.Floyd moved to Baldwin County nearly a decade ago from Henry County … more
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Health Department issues public swim advisory for park in south Fairhope
FAIRHOPE – The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) issued a public swimming advisory for Mary Ann Nelson Park. The park is at 10646 County Road 1 in Fairhope. Two recent successive … more
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Beachgoers found this deceased dolphin on a Fairhope beach last week.
Dead dolphin washes up on Fairhope beach
FAIRHOPE — Officials said it may be months before they know why a dead dolphin washed up on the beach in Fairhope last week. The Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network responded to a … more
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D'Olive Bay Boat Launch to re-open Wednesday in Daphne
The D’Olive Bay Boat Launch in Daphne is set to re-open Wednesday, April 5, at 10 a.m. The re-opening was made possible through assistance from a grant provided by the state just in time for … more
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Low unemployment numbers are nothing new in Baldwin County
The Alabama Department of Labor released local unemployment statistics for February last week, and the news is good.Unemployment numbers are low with Baldwin County at 2.2% and Alabama at 2.4% for … more
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Construction complete on Graham Creek Nature Preserve Agricultural Facility
FOLEY — Construction has been completed on a new 1,300-square-foot addition at Graham Creek Nature Preserve. The new space includes a large enclosed walk-in cooler for the preserve's … more
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Homes across Baldwin County sustained damage after two hurricanes struck the state in 2020.
Alabama program can help homeowners rebuild after Hurricanes Sally and Zeta
Homeowners whose houses were damaged by hurricanes Sally or Zeta in 2020 can begin applying today for grant money to help with remaining damage.The Alabama Department of Economic and Community … more
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The extension of North Pecan Street in Foley opened Wednesday morning. The project, about 2,000 feet long, creates a new route from East Peachtree Avenue to Fern Street.
North Pecan extension opens in Foley
FOLEY — New routes are giving Foley drivers more north-south options through the city.The extension of North Pecan Street in Foley opened Wednesday morning. The project, about 2,000 feet long, … more
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Gulf Shores Police arrest suspect after shooting near The Hangout
A 21-year-old man was taken into custody by the Gulf Shores Police Department last night after what officials say was a fight that escalated and gunfire. GSPD responded to a report of a fight at … more
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Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, watches as the votes are tallied for HB1, a bill he sponsored that will place mandatory minimum prison sentences on fentanyl trafficking. The bill passed unanimously.
Eastern Shore's Rep. Simpson's fentanyl bill passes Alabama House
The Alabama House of Representatives voted unanimously last week in favor of Rep. Matt Simpson's bill to tackle fentanyl trafficking.All 105 members voted in favor, and 101 signed on as co-sponsors, … more
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Red snapper season opens on May 26.
Federal red snapper catch limits cut in half, but Alabama officials optimistic
Despite new, lower, federal catch limits, Alabama anglers should still have a successful season as state officials advocate for higher numbers, officials said.“At the end of the day, … more
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Hurricane Preparedness Expo set for April 26 in Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores – The city of Gulf Shores will host its annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo Wednesday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, at 1930 W. 2nd St. in Gulf … more
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During the execution of the search warrant, the BCDTF with support from the Special Operations Unit and Loxley Police Department, 173 grams of methamphetamine (also known as ice), 22 grams of cocaine, 25 grams of crack cocaine, 20 grams of synthetic marijuana, 20 tablets suspects of containing fentanyl and 20 hydrocodone tablets were seized during the search.
Baldwin County Drug Task Force targets investigation in Loxley Heights
Loxley and Baldwin County police have been working to combat illegal drug sales and overall crime in the Loxley Heights community and recently seized methamphetamine and other substances amid an … more
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The Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program leads a kayak trip through the Lower Perdido Island. The group regularly takes visitors out into the estuary to learn and love the natural resources there.
Grassroots group wants federal designation of estuary for Perdido, Pensacola bays
When European explorers stumbled upon Perdido Bay, it was an enigma.As the winds changed and storms came and went, the sands at the bay's entrance moved making it difficult, sometimes impossible, for … more
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Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, who represents District 33 which covers parts of the cities of Mobile and Spanish Fort, speaks during a press conference in Montgomery this week.
Eastern Shore legislator files Alabama bill to protect rape victims
Baldwin County's only democratic representative has filed two bills to fight against the state's recent abortion ban, but supporters say the legislation faces an uphill battle.Sen. Vivian Davis … more
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