GULF SHORES — Bids have come in under the $27 million total budget for the project to build a pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores with contracts approved at the Jan. …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/8/25 |
During an emergency meeting on Dec. 30, 2024, Fairhope City Council approved a $700,000 resolution to repair major damages to Section Street after heavy storms over that weekend.
Public Works …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/8/25 |
FOLEY — Foley is updating its city council district boundaries in preparation for the 2025 municipal elections. Foley City Council voted Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, to base the new boundaries on the …
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By Guy Busby
City of Foley | 1/7/25 |
The City of Bay Minette recently celebrated the dedication and hard work of its employees at its annual employee service recognition luncheon, where pins were awarded to longtime staff, and Jodi …
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1/7/25
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FOLEY — As the new year begins, Foley is making plans for the future that include more streets and new buildings to meet growing demands.
In a recent address to the South Baldwin Chamber …
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By Guy Busby
City of Foley | 1/7/25 |
At the Baldwin County Commission meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, a resolution amending the Baldwin County subdivision regulations to provide for the public health, safety, and general welfare in consistency …
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1/6/25
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FOLEY — With the widening of the Foley Beach Express nearing completion, the city is also working to improve intersections along the highway.
Foley plans to improve the intersections on …
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By Guy Busby
City of Foley | 1/2/25 |
The Bay Minette Police Department recently wrapped up its fourth-annual Hour-Glass Youth Deer Hunt, a program designed to provide life skills training, outdoor experiences and mentorship for youth …
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1/2/25
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We reported. You read.
Before the times of the internet, it was nearly impossible to determine how many people read a specific story. They simply "took the paper." Focus groups, reader feedback …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/2/25 |
From breaking ground on a new library and community center to opening new park facilities, Foley is gearing up for a year of progress and development.
Mayor Ralph Hellmich outlined the city's …
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By Guy Busby
City of Foley | 1/2/25 |
Curious about when your city council or local board is meeting next?
Whether you attend in person or follow along online, staying connected with your community starts here.
This guide …
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BY WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/2/25 |
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act on Dec. 9.
This action directs the administrator of the Environmental Protection …
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12/26/24
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And just like that, 2024 is about to be another year that was.
In our world of 24/7 information overload that seemingly incessantly presents the next biggest story in the history of the world …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/24 |
Curious about when your city council or local board is meeting next?
Whether you attend in person or follow along online, staying connected with your community starts here. This guide provides …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/24 |
The holidays often bring the urge to surprise loved ones with the gift of a furry friend.
While the gesture may seem heartwarming, Wendy Heineke, with Coastal Cats & Critters Inc. and the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/19/24 |
The holidays aren't just for spreading cheer among family and friends — they're also the perfect time to help animals in need.
From donation wish lists to creative retail fundraisers, …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/19/24 |
GULF SHORES — Phase one of Gulf Shores Landfill closure is "substantially complete" with the overall project for the closure of the 62-acre site scheduled for completion by March 31, 2028.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/18/24 |
Parks in Bay Minette will soon come alive with vibrant hopscotch patterns and other playful designs thanks to a grant awarded to the city by The Heritage Community Foundation.
The grant will …
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12/17/24
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Alabama, a state known for the yellowhammer and its camellia flower, celebrates a rich cultural and natural heritage. The state tree, the Southern longleaf pine, and the monarch butterfly as the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/24 |
ORANGE BEACH — The site plan for the new Orange Beach Shooting Sports Complex facility was approved by the Orange Beach Planning Commission at their Dec. 9 meeting but was faced with …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/24 |